Business with a conscience: Starting a social enterprise

Over the past few years the UK has witnessed an increase in the number of social enterprises - companies set up to benefit local and international communities rather than solely to make money. This article examines three successful social enterprises which are part of a sector with a combined annual turnover of £27bn.

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