The social enterprise sector is incredibly diverse, encompassing community enterprises, co-operatives, charities, voluntary sector organisations, development trusts and housing associations to name a few.
As a result social enterprises use a wide variety of legal forms; some incorporate as companies while others take the form of industrial and provident societies, and now also as Community Interest Companies. Don't worry about the jargon - click here to request a handy guide to the legal forms of social enterprises - but always talk to your MKCE advisor for more detailed information.
Many organisations who are not a social enterprise, can convert to become one with distinct advantages.
See the case studies to get a feel for the type of social enterprise ideas that have sprung to life in MK; provided your business idea fulfils the basic criteria of having social benefit, the only limit is your imagination...
If you have a business idea but aren't sure whether it qualifies as a social enterprise, please give us a call or email for some friendly advice.
Read the latest success stories from those who MKCE have supported.
Be inspired by what others have achieved.
Search the directory of Milton Keynes Social Enterprise Network members to find the social enterprise you need to help grow and expand your organisation.
