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Social Enterprise in partnership with RBS have developed the RBS SE100 Index to forge a better understanding, within the sector and amongst the wider public, of the exciting, pioneering and successful organisations that identify themselves as social enterprises in the UK.

Who should get involved?

There are thousands of organisations out there who are trading and making profits to deliver social, environmental and economic change. Some call themselves social enterprises - others may think of themselves as charities with an enterprising spirit, or businesses motivated by ethical goals. Wherever you sit, the RBS SE100 Index wants to hear from you - whether charity, housing association, co-op, social firm, community enterprise or ethical business.

Monitoring growth

The index enables organisations to see how their growth compares to others in their marketplace and in the social enterprise arena as a whole. The index enables entrants to identify potential development areas and emerging markets. 

Market intelligence

What is the significance of all this information, you might ask? The data gathered is crucial for you to gain a greater understanding of your marketplace, other sectors and the significance of the contribution that social businesses make to society, the economy and the environment.

It will put facts and figures behind the fantastic stories of change that characterise the sector.

Monitoring social impact

All businesses know their turnovers, but surprisingly few have much evidence to show their social returns. The index will also provide a vital platform for organisations to demonstrate how they measure this, to learn more about this area and to back up with facts and figures their powerful stories of social and environmental change.

In a world where contracts for essential public services are being tendered for, and where the fortunes of communities are at stake, we know it is crucial for businesses to be transparent and rigorous about demonstrating the social, environmental and economic value they create.