What is the social economy?
What is the social economy? On this site we use the term social economy to describe that part of the economy made up of organisations which have primarily social objectives and reinvest surpluses for these purposes. Social enterprises, charities, mutuals and community groups are all examples of social economy organisations . Social economy organisations are not part of the public sector although they may contribute to the delivery of public sector services.
SES Resources
Knowledge limitations can be a harsh reality for many organisations operating in the social enterprise sector. But a clear understanding of the resources that are available – and how to acquire them – can be a distinct advantage on the road to sustainability. After all, the key factor in Social Enterprise is all about long-term survival, and in order for individual enterprises to become sustainable, they must develop their organisations meaningfully over time. To do this means continuously searching for new opportunities to create revenue, as well as for ways to improve existing products and services. Therefore whatever your experience is, start-up or longer term support, passing on your knowledge will not only assist in the creation of new Social Enterprises, but will help existing organisations move up the ladder
