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SEEE has a unique consultancy support offer. As a leading infrastructure organisation in the social enterprise sector, we have access to resources and information that add value to our communities and economic policies.

Unlock Opportunities Through Strategic Partnerships

Partnering with SEEE opens doors to impactful collaborations that drive social change. Together, we can amplify your mission and enhance community engagement.
Direct Access
Membership organisation with direct access to a wide range of social enterprises.
National Partnerships
A partner to Social Enterprise UK and other national agencies organisations for greater impact.
Proven Expertise

Experienced in supporting and developing social enterprises.

Independent & Trusted

Recognised as an independent brokerage/signposting organisation.

Research & Community Insight

We help communities and local authorities explore demand for support programmes, hub spaces, and new initiatives.

Finding & Engaging Enterprises the Advisory Group

We seek out ambitious social enterprises ready to launch or scale in the local area.

Partnering Across the Sector

We collaborate with VCSE partners to ensure all voices across the third and social impact sectors are heard.

Proving Impact Together

We work alongside social enterprises to measure and share impact, building a strong case for social value and community pride.

Our Role in Local Social Enterprise Development

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Consultancy

We provide tailored consultancy for local authorities, funders, policymakers and organisations looking to develop the social enterprise sector in their area. Through strong national links — including Social Enterprise UK and other key infrastructure bodies — we offer access to the latest research, policy insight, and best practices to help shape effective local strategies.
What we offer:

Support for Social Enterprise Growth

We help launch new social enterprises and strengthen existing ones, providing the tools, insight, and guidance needed to build sustainable and impactful ventures.

Impact & Evaluation

We advise on measuring social impact using trusted tools and frameworks, giving organisations the ability to track success, demonstrate value, and continuously improve.

Commissioning & Procurement

We offer support on navigating public sector commissioning and procurement processes, with resources such as our downloadable guide to help align purchasing with social value goals.

Policy & Inclusion

We support the development of inclusive Social Value and Social Enterprise policies, ensuring that the voices of the VCSE sector are reflected in decision-making and strategic planning.

Finance & Investment

We promote awareness and understanding of social investment finance, and advise on how to access it. Our consultancy is often informed by hands-on research, such as our investment readiness work in Essex.

Research & Thought Leadership

We conduct research to map the social enterprise landscape & inform policy and practice, including commissioned studies like our report for Herts LEP and the SELEP regional prospectus and case studies.

Network & Ecosystem Building

We support the growth of local social enterprise networks, including place-based initiatives like Social Enterprise Place, and help foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Internal Capacity
Building

We help local authorities, funders, and organisations build internal confidence and capability, equipping teams to work more effectively with the social enterprise sector.

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Social Enterprise Hubs

A Social Enterprise Hub allows co-operative solutions and is a brilliant way to help individual Social Enterprises to thrive, bringing multiple creative practitioners and entrepreneurs together under one roof within a social economy hub could be transformative for the local community and economy.

In Cambridgeshire this concept was funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority which funded three Social Enterprises in Papworth Everard, March and Wisbech, each with a unique vision built on the same values & looking to achieve the same outcomes.

These hubs want to:

  • Make a difference for their community.
  • Bring about transformative societal and environmental changes by working cooperatively to fill gaps.
  • Address unmet needs in a way that reduces inequalities and increases community wealth.
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Social Enterprise Place

Cambridgeshire has a diverse range of social enterprises, ranging from well-established social enterprises, to start up social enterprise. Cambridgeshire has a history of innovation and this is demonstrated in the range of markets and social issues these enterprises address. A recent survey showed that social enterprises are working to address a range of social issues such as financial exclusion, homelessness, recycling, unemployment and disabilities.

Working with local authorities, businesses, and community groups, we support the journey to becoming an officially recognised Social Enterprise Place, helping to unlock new opportunities, attract investment, and embed social enterprise into the fabric of local life.

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Our Expertise

Our consultancy team includes experienced leaders from major social enterprises, academics with deep sector knowledge, skilled project managers, business growth advisors, and network facilitators. This breadth of experience ensures we deliver practical, high-impact support tailored to the unique needs of each place we work in.

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