Social Firms UK

Social Firms UK is the national support organisation for the development of the Social Firm sector in the UK.  We carry out lobbying and awareness-raising activities, research and practical initiatives to increase the number and ensure the quality of Social Firms in the UK. We have approximately 300 members (see an outline of our member services).  Information about our activities in 2008 can be found in our 2008 Annual Report. 

Vision, mission and strategic priorities

Vision: 'Everyone has the opportunity to be employed'

Mission:  'To support, strengthen and grow the Social Firm sector so that more
people facing the most significant barriers to work can gain employment.'

Strategic priorities:

• to promote the values and increase the level of understanding around the Social Firm model;
• to facilitate the start up, development and growth of new Social Firm businesses and strengthen those already in existence;
• to serve and grow the membership effectively and efficiently, determining and meeting their needs;
  
• to lead on R&D initiatives to drive development, production and promotion of new and existing resources.
  

Manifesto 

Read the Social Firms UK manifesto (December 2009).

Organisation structure

Social Firms UK
Social Firms UK is registered as a charity in Scotland No. SC030949 and is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in Scotland No. 214915. The registered office is care of Social Firms Scotland at 54 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7EH.  However, the office from which the majority of communication is carried out is at Suite 2, Victoria House, 10 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6QZ.

Social Firms UK Ventures Ltd
Social Firms UK has a wholly owned subsidiary called Social Firms UK Ventures Ltd which is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in England No. 3769242.  The registered office for this company is Suite 2, Victoria House, 10 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6QZ.  Social Firms UK Ventures Ltd is VAT registered.