Social Enterprise

What is a Social Enterprise

Social Enterprises are businesses that trade for community benefit rather than personal profit. They are often known as "not for profit" busineses, though in many cases profits are made but are reinvested into the business and not distributed to shareholders.

Like conventional businesses they offer goods and services,and operate in many sectors.

Social Enterprises exist to achieve social objectives, such as:,

Offering services that are unavailable or too expensive for the local community

Providing education,training and employment opportunities for people who are disadvantaged

Providing social care or other services that help people.

ART has many years experience in this sector and has helped many Social Enterprises, we understand how your business operates so if you need a loan give us a call.

For expert assistance in this sector contact the Birmingham and Solihull Social Enterprise Consortium  (BSSEC) www.bssec.org.uk 

For other Sources of Finance for Social Enterprise please click here