Delivering progress through partnerships

Inspire2Enterprise is committed to developing services and products to meet the changing needs of the UK social enterprise sector. In support of this commitment, we work with a range of organisations both locally and nationally, developing collaborative partnerships for social benefit.

The types of partners we work with include:

Public sector organisations

Inspire2Enterprise provides business acumen, guidance and practical support to help local authorities and providers deliver in the areas of social care, employment and employability.

Private sector organisations and corporates

We help companies interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR) to develop sustainable business propositions and find routes to working with and supporting social enterprises.

Funders and investors

In order to offer financial backing to social enterprises, investors need to receive strong and credible proposals. We help social enterprises to shape their ideas, get business-focused and investment-ready.

In this way we connect investors and investees, helping to forge profitable funding partnerships that create lasting social value.

The value of partnership working

Through our connection with the University of Northampton, Inspire2Enterprise offers access to a wealth of research and expertise. We can therefore add value through knowledge exchange and innovative thinking, helping partners to enhance their existing services and develop new offerings.

We also combine strong business support with an understanding of social impact and value. We know the similarities and differences between businesses and social enterprises, and can provide a bridge between different markets and sectors.

By working strategically in partnerships, we can also help to:

  • Improve supply chains
  • Make social enterprises more financially robust
  • Develop management and strategic competences
  • Increase the agility of social enterprises to respond to market opportunities
  • Help social enterprises to bid for, win and deliver contracts
  • Share best practice

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