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What’s in it for you as a social enterprise company or individual starting a social enterprise

Address personal development needs
Develop positive relationships with public, private and other third sector organisations
Increase your understanding of what commissioners are looking for
Be heard to influence the design of public services
Access capacity building training

What’s in it for you as a private business interested in social enterprise partnerships

Develop joint ventures with other organisations
Showcase your enterprise and expertise to members
Develop relationships with buyers
Increase your understanding of what commissioners are looking for
Have an impact on social change

What’s in it for you as a public sector Commissioner

Evidence your participation in the community
Be involved in a co-ordinated approach to design and delivery of services
Focus on outcomes rather than outputs
Access public, private, voluntary and service users across multi-disciplinary services both on and offline

Social Solutions Academy, Manchester

“…it was a thought provoking day that showed me how I could start to work with social enterprises. I also learnt lessons from other commissioners about process which reassured me about my own council's processes.” Commissioning Manager, Trafford Council, 2010 Action For Social Enterprise Delegate

Our mission is to create powerful connections for social leaders delivering partnerships for social change. We bring together commissioners, service providers and service users, making it easier to find practical solutions to social problems. Through intelligent networking, shared learning, events and a dynamic social innovation forum, together we can increase the momentum and impact of social and environmental resolutions through the development of social enterprise.