70,000 social enterprises in the UK contribute £18.5 Billion GVA to the economy and employ 970,000 people.

A growing number of Social Enterprises are being set up across the county, and along with existing, well-established organisations operate in a wide range of sectors including energy, communications, food and drink, recycling, property services, health and education.

Oxford Brookes University, the University of Oxford and Student Hubs recently established the Oxfordshire Social Entrepreneurship Partnership (OSEP). Supported by private and public funding, it offers funding awards and a support programme to help establish and grow social enterprise.

Network Navigator for Social Enterprise

Oxfordshire Business Support's Network Navigators for Social Enterprise can help connect you to key contacts and networks in Oxfordshire, and support new start-up social enterprises.

Visit the OBS website to find out more.