Beyond Profit: Why Social Enterprises Are Powerful — and Why This Event Matters

Social enterprises are proving that business can be both commercially successful and socially purposeful. Models like co-operatives, mutuals and employee-owned businesses don’t just promote fairness and shared ownership — they also perform better. In fact, one study found that employee-owned businesses achieve around 8% to 12% higher labour productivity than non employee-owned businesses. When people have a real stake in the mission, they bring more commitment, innovation and resilience.

If you’re curious about how these models work in practice — or whether a purpose-led structure could strengthen your own organisation — the upcoming event Beyond Profit: The Social Enterprise Way is a great place to start.

This session will introduce the core principles of social enterprise, explore different ownership models, and share real examples of businesses thriving with purpose at their centre.

📅 Date: 20 January 2026
📍 Location: DMU Innovation Centre, Leicester
🔗 Event details & registration: https://bggrowthhubevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/3682511/Beyond-Profit-The-Social-Enterprise-Way

If you believe business can do more than generate profit, this event will show you how purpose and performance can go hand in hand.