What is Social Enterprise?
Social enterprise is a different way of doing business.
A social enterprise is a business that trades for a social purpose. The social aims of the business are of equal importance to its commercial activities, and this combination is often called the ‘double bottom line’.
Like any business, a social enterprise focuses on generating an income through the sale of goods and services to a market. The added value of a social enterprise comes from the way in which it uses its profits to maximise social, community or environmental benefits.
There are a whole range of types of social enterprise active in Edinburgh – including co-operatives, social firms, credit unions and development trusts. Take a look at our directory of social enterprises in Edinburgh to see the range of enterprises that exist.
Social Enterprise Edinburgh can give you more information on social enterprise, and help you decide if it’s the right model for you. Get in touch to find out more.
