FAQs
Below are some FAQ’s which answers many of the big questions you may have about social enterprise.
Produced with kind permission from the Social Enterprise Coalition.
Introduction
1. What are social enterprises?
2. What are some examples of social enterprises?
3. What is the Social Enterprise Coalition?
4. What is the history of social enterprise?
5. What data is there on the size and popularity of the social enterprise movement?
6. In which economic sectors do social enterprises work?
7. What is the difference between a social enterprise and ethical business?
8. Why is it important for social enterprises to make a profit?
9. What legal forms can a social enterprise take?
10. Is my business a social enterprise?
11. Where can I get advice on starting up a social enterprise?
12. How can I learn more/get involved?
Social Enterprise Solutions
Social Enterprise Live
- Caan backs major new search to support green entrepreneurs February 21, 2012
- Video: the case for employee-owned business – David Erdal interview part 1 February 17, 2012
- Social finance pioneer Hayday steps down from Charity Bank February 16, 2012
- Innovation in Giving fund makes first of £10m investments February 15, 2012


