Empowering Social Enterprises Across the East
At Social Enterprise East of England, we are dedicated to helping social enterprises thrive. Our mission is to enhance communication and showcase the significant social value these organisations bring to their communities.
We bring the expertise to drive the momentum of social enterprise
We champion the growth and success of social enterprises across the region. We bring the expertise needed to drive momentum by understanding our members’ needs and supporting them in their business journey. Our role is to nurture the right conditions so social enterprises can thrive and make a meaningful collective impact. By equipping communities with ideas, tools, and connections, we help deliver lasting change and promote a stronger, more inclusive local economy.
How We Support Social Enterprises
We provide tailored support to help social enterprises thrive.
Our services encompass everything from strategic advice to capacity building, ensuring your mission is impactful and sustainable.
Consultancy
SEEE has a unique consultancy support, offering resources and information that add value to our consultancy services.
Social Enterprise Hubs
A place where brilliant ideas and individual talents come together for the benefit of communities.
Networking & Events
Where community comes alive and connections are formed - events are essential for bringing together the third sector.
Social Enterprise Place
A network that is part of Social Enterprise UK - Social Enterprise Places are locations where there is a strong social enterprise economy.
Join the SEEE Community
Become a member and unlock exclusive resources,
networking opportunities, and support for your social enterprise.
Access our Portal
Log in to explore exclusive resources, practical tools, funding updates, and member-only insights to support your work.
Resources
Explore our resources for social enterprise growth.
Starting A Social Enterprise
Has Your Idea Got Legs?
The Vision Programme
Unlock more with membership
Get full access to our growing library of tools, templates, funding guides, and member-only insights designed to support social enterprises at every stage. Join our network and make the most of what SEEE has to offer.
Working With You.
Be Part of the Movement.
Work with us to amplify your social impact and drive meaningful change in our communities.
What Is Social Enterprise?
Social enterprises are businesses that trade with a clear social or environmental purpose at their core. They prioritise impact—reinforcing mission over profit—and reinvest most of their earnings back into community benefit.
Social Enterprise Definition
According to SEUK, a social enterprise must:
Legal Structures
How they’re different
The value they provide
These enterprises create jobs, stimulate local economies, and deliver public good; Especially for vulnerable communities.
In the UK, there are around 131,000 social enterprises, employing 2.3 million people, generating £78 billion in turnover, and reinvesting £1 billion in surpluses to drive their missions.
Learn more
Explore the 2025 State of Social Enterprise Report by SEUK—a comprehensive look at sector growth, challenges, and trends.