service providers

Social Enterprise Mark

  • Social Enterprise Mark

    The Social Enterprise Mark is the brand for social enterprises, helping consumers easily recognise social enterprises that are trading to benefit people and planet. Social Enterprise Mark holders benefit from access to a network of like-minded businesses, exclusive networking events and ongoing support and advice from the Social Enterprise Mark Company. Current mark holders include the Big Issue, Eden Project and the Phone Co-op.

    w: www.socialenterprisemark.org.uk

    e: apply@socialenterprisemark.og.uk

    t: 0139 2456 535

HR Services

  • Roots HR

    Roots HR cic is a vibrant social enterprise providing human resources services to charities, voluntary and community sector organisations and of course other social enterprises. We are passionate about great people management and offer practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to your workforce, the culture and values of your organisation. Our services are designed to help organisations to comply with employment law and to perform through great people management.

    Contact:
    Jan Golding, Chief Executive
    t: 0845 543 8429
    e: info@rootshr.org.uk
    w: www.rootshr.org.uk

Social Investment

  • Equity Plus

    Equity Plus provides investment readiness consultancy for values-led businesses and runs the Social Enterprise Angel Network, which includes investors interested in backing realistic but ambitious early stage social enterprises across all sectors.

     

    Contact: Chris Carr or Daniel Brewer

    t: 0845 527 9227 or 0845 527 9204

    e: chris.carr@equityplus.org.uk

    e: daniel.brewer@equityplus.org.uk

    w: equityplus.org.uk

  • Triodos Bank

    Social enterprises need an understanding banking partner to help manage their financial needs. Social banking specialist Triodos Bank can provide a fully integrated service, including current accounts, and investment banking.

    Call us free on t: 0500 008 720

    e: charities@triodos.co.uk

    w: triodos.co.uk/charities

    a: Brunel House, 11 The Promenade, Bristol, BS8 3NN

    Authorised by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for the conduct of UK business.

Law

  • TPP Law

    TPP Law works with social enterprises, charities, local authorities, NHS bodies and service providers to create innovative structures for the commissioning and delivery of healthcare, social care, education and local government services.

    Our team of specialist lawyers based in London and Manchester is focused on delivering cost-effective commercial solutions in complex public service environments.

    Contact: Mark Johnson, Owen Willcox or Pav Jawanda at
    t: 020 7620 0888 or 0161 480 1616
    e: info@tpplaw.co.uk
    w: www.tpplaw.co.uk

  • Hempsons

    Hempsons is a leading UK law firm in the health, social care and third sectors. Clients are mainly public, private and third sector organisations which plan, commission or provide health and social care services. A national firm with offices in London, Manchester, Harrogate and Newcastle, Hempsons provides strategic and operational services to social enterprises embracing the opportunities and challenges of public service reform. Advice includes corporate, company and charity law; governance and regulation; procurement; and contracting.

    Contact
    t: 020 7839 0278
    e: socialenterprise@hempsons.co.uk
    w: www.hempsons.co.uk

Social Enterprise Development

  • The Co-operative Enterprise Hub

    Free, easily accessible and relevant support for co-operatives. The Co-operative Enterprise Hub provides a package of advice, training and finance to help new and existing co-operatives become more sustainable businesses. Whether you're just starting up or already on your feet, The Co-operative Enterprise Hub is here to help. If you would like free advice and business support from The Co-operative Enterprise Hub, contact:

     

    t: 0161 246 3020

    e: enterprise@co-operative.coop

    w: co-operative.coop/enterprisehub

Accountancy

  • Buzzacott

    Buzzacott is a leading provider of corporate structuring advice, compliance and advisory support to businesses and Civil Society Organisations. Buzzacott has taken a leading role in the development and promotion of best practice - actively engaging with the increasing range of businesses which deliver social, environmental and community benefit.

     

    Contact: Edward Finch, Partner

    t: 020 7556 1200

    w: buzzacott.co.uk

    a: Buzzacott LLP, 12 New Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1AG