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Welcome to the 99 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in May 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Türkiye, Slovenia, the Netherlands, England, Wales, Scotland, Iceland, and the United States. You can see half of them below. Part 1 is here. More than 3,465 enterprises across 107 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Karyabinayak, Nepal
Purnaa provides fair trade manufacturing services, improves the lives of marginalized people in Nepal, and enables fresh starts for survivors of exploitation. They offer custom cut-and-sew, knitting, private label, and contract manufacturing services for hats, garments, bags, toys, and other products. Purnaa prioritizes sustainable suppliers and helps customers source organic cotton, organic bamboo, hemp, and other responsible materials. They minimize environmental impact by upcycling material scraps, recycling paper, plastic, and metal, composting food waste, collecting rainwater, and using dye sublimation printing. Purnaa provides fair trade wages and working conditions, counseling, life skills and development training, a free bus program, educational scholarships, interest-free loans, emergency support, and employee profit-sharing. They are a World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Guaranteed Member and a member of Mukti Network and Freedom Business Alliance (FBA). Purnaa is registered as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC).
Pathhead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Seilich was founded by a botanist and produces nature-positive natural skincare and herbal teas using ingredients grown in their wildflower meadow in Scotland. They handpick wild plants, extract hydrosols and essential oils through distillation, produce oils through infusion and maceration, create powders from dried plants, and produce cleansers, moisturizers, face oils, toners, serums, masks, and lip balms. Seilich works with native and naturalized species that have proven therapeutic properties, can grow without human intervention, and benefit local wildlife. They produce 80 percent of their ingredients on-site and preferentially source the balance from natural and organic growers in the United Kingdom. Products are made using low-carbon cold process methods and are packed in reusable and recyclable glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Wildflowers sequester carbon, increase biodiversity, and improve soils. Seilich uses their profits to create more wildflower meadows. They are a member of the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum, the British Ecological Society, and the Sustainable Beauty Council. Seilich is certified Wildlife Friendly.
Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia
Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC) aims to connect, support, and develop a thriving social enterprise community in the state of Victoria. They increase the visibility of the sector, organize events and activities, facilitate capacity building and shared learning, engage in advocacy and policy development, and generate opportunities for social enterprise practitioners and enablers. SENVIC maintains a member directory, online resource hub, and a state-wide network of local leads. They helped develop a Purpose Precinct for social enterprises in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. SENVIC works closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories.
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Bags to Butterflies empowers formerly incarcerated women in Detroit with transitional employment, resources, and a caring network. They transform repurposed wood flooring and cabinets, mis-tinted paint from local hardware stores, and donated auto leather into one-of-a-kind handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Bags to Butterflies seeks out women nearing the end of their sentences through referrals from community programs and alumni and hires them directly from prison so they can begin working and learning new skills right away. The 12-month Butterfly Program focuses on building confidence, helping women reintegrate into society, and reducing recidivism. They partner with Detroit-based companies to provide financial literacy training, health and wellness coaching, and future employment opportunities. The Butterfly House is located on the campus of the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm and provides a peaceful cocoon of support during metamorphosis. They are currently working to create natural stains and dyes from fruits and vegetables.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Cirque du Soil is working to transition urban precincts into regenerative and circular economies with a place-based climate-collective approach. They started with a compost collective program in Melbourne that centers on closing the loop in urban food systems by recovering urban food waste and producing high-nutrient biodiverse fertilizer within a five-kilometer radius. Cirque du Soil has now expanded to offer circular waste consulting, education, research and development, zero waste events, and brokerage services. Their community waste collective program connects urban waste streams from businesses and residential communities with circular product manufacturers and service providers to scale up locally remade products and circular opportunities. These localized micro-recycling hubs reduce travel carbon emissions, divert urban waste streams from landfill, scale up urban food systems, and empower local communities to codesign regenerative solutions. Cirque du Soil is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Den Haag, Netherlands
Euclid Network catalyzes transformation towards an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy by connecting and empowering stakeholders of the social entrepreneurship movement in Europe. They bring together European intermediaries and social enterprise support organizations for knowledge exchange, capacity building, networking, and international advocacy. Euclid Network is a strategic partner of the European Commission and an observer to the United Nations Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE). They provide advice and expert services to funders, governments, and international organizations. Euclid Network is registered as an association and is governed by an annual general meeting of the member organizations.
Darra, Queensland, Australia
TradeMutt produces eye-catching workwear designed to start conversations about mental health among tradies, truckies, rural, and blue collar workers in Australia. They offer workshirts, high-visibility gear, scrubs, uniforms, and accessories made from ethically and sustainably sourced cotton and polo shirts made from recycled water bottles. Products are shipped in plastic-free compostable packaging. TradeMutt is creating a community of peer-to-peer mental health advocates and providing them with the tools, languages, and assets to provide mental health and wellbeing support safely and sustainably. Each workshirt includes a QR code that links to free call and text counseling services via This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS), their charity partner. TradeMutt raises awareness through speaking events, toolbox talks, and their Funky Shirt Friday initiative. They donate at least 50 percent of all profits to TIACS. TradeMutt is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
gomi supports the transition to a waste-free circular economy by turning the most difficult to recycle materials into desirable and repairable products that last. They repurpose lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes and combine them with plastic bag waste deemed “non-recyclable” to create design-led consumer electronics products like speakers and power banks. The waste plastic outer shells are hand-marbled and pressed in their Brighton studio, which means no two products will ever have the exact same pattern. Color schemes can be matched for corporate orders and personalized gifts. gomi’s modular design allows for endless modifications and eliminates tech waste. Components can be upgraded, replaced, repaired, salvaged, or recycled. gomi products have a significantly lower carbon footprint than comparable consumer electronics, but they still offset remaining emissions to ensure both the products and the company are carbon neutral. gomi provides a two-year warranty and repairs for life.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Beyond Borders curates experiential education and work-integrated learning pathways for global students, engages in collaborative research that brings together industry, academia, and government, and forms networks for social impact. Their programs enable students to travel to countries like India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka on contextualized, curriculum-based interventions to gain academic credit, learn essential workplace skills, and become global citizens. Beyond Borders partners with organizations in the Global South working on health and wellbeing, skill development, human rights, gender equity, empowerment, livelihood generation, access to education, climate action, and other issues. They use their revenue to fund health camps, disaster relief, opportunities for marginalized women and girls, and sustainable impact projects in partner communities. Beyond Borders offers scholarships for low-income students or students belonging to underrepresented groups. They are a member of MovingWorlds.
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
GAME Traffic & Contracting supports youth and creates work opportunities for disadvantaged people in regional communities of Victoria and southern New South Wales. They have been offering a range of services in the Goulburn Valley since 1993 including traffic management, electrical spotting, grounds maintenance, traffic equipment hiring, and temporary fencing. Workers receive above standard wages, uniforms, paid training, and subsidized education courses. All surpluses from GAME’s commercial activities are invested in the community with a focus on helping local youth remain in school and realize their full career potential. Their flagship program, Geared4Careers, is embedded in regional secondary schools. They organize industry tours, work with students on resume building, mock interviews, and job applications, and help them secure placements with universities, apprenticeships and employers. GAME Traffic & Contracting is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Kranj, Slovenia
FUND2740 – High Impact Foundation supports social enterprises and facilitates impact investment in Slovenia and beyond. Services include training, workshops, consulting, mentoring, financing, networking, and advocacy. They specialize in impact design, a systemic approach to addressing society’s challenges with positive, high-impact solutions. The name FUND2740 comes from the 2,740-meter summit of Škrlatica, a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps that serves as a metaphor for the demanding but highly rewarding work of impact design. FUND2740 is registered as a not-for-profit foundation and provides free support for underserved beneficiaries. They are a member of Euclid Network and Transnational Giving Europe.
Portland, Oregon, United States
Sarah Bellum’s Bakery & Workshop empowers adults with acquired brain injury to re-engage in the community, rebuild a sense of purpose, meaning, and identity, return to the workforce, and create baked goods for their community. Their bakery shop in Portland, Oregon specializes in cupcakes made with organic flours, organic unrefined cane sugar, organic milk, organic eggs, and organic fruit. They compost their food scraps and coffee grounds, maintain organic garden beds behind the shop, and use plastic-free compostable containers, bags, cups, lids, straws, and utensils. Surplus baked goods are donated to Urban Gleaners or local food pantries for re-distribution. Sarah Bellum’s functional rehabilitation program was designed to help people with brain injury develop functional, job-ready social, cognitive, and physical skills through routine, repetition, adaptation, and individualized coaching. They create opportunities for student volunteers and raise public awareness of brain injury. Sarah Bellum’s is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Laverton North, Victoria, Australia
Fruit2Work delivers fruit, milk, and pantry items to workplaces in Queensland and Victoria and creates meaningful employment pathways for people impacted by the justice system. They offer fresh seasonal fruit, dairy milk from local family farms, non-dairy alternatives, tea, coffee, and other pantry supplies, and office vending machine services. Surplus fruit is redistributed to animal facilities like the Werribee Zoo. Everyone at Fruit2Work has been impacted by the justice system in some way, either through their own lived experience of prison, a family member’s incarceration, or as a justice support worker. This provides them with unique insight to tackle the challenge of recidivism and create brighter futures for people re-entering society. They help team members rebuild their lives through wraparound services that include on-the-job training, coaching, and mental health support. Fruit2Work is a registered charity, a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC). They reinvest all profits towards their mission.
Bell Park, Victoria, Australia
Recycle4Change is a recycling initiative that supports community fundraising and creates meaningful employment pathways for people impacted by the justice system. They provide container collection and sorting services and operate the Victorian State Government’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) from Geelong to Laverton North in Melbourne’s west. The scheme enables charities, clubs, schools, and community groups to raise funds by collecting eligible cans, cartons, and bottles. It also diverts waste from landfills, conserves water and energy, and reduces carbon emissions. Recycle4Change helps team members rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society through wraparound services that includes on-the-job training, coaching, and mental health support. Recycle4Change is a subsidiary of the Chance Creators Group, a registered charity and Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise. All profits are reinvested towards their mission.
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Project Grow sells vegetable and herb seedlings and plants and uses the proceeds to fund community gardens and food projects in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The plants are agrichemical-free, grown in biodegradable bags, and delivered with minimal packaging. People who rely on the emergency food system, like food banks and food pantries, are usually given ultra-processed, non-perishable food. Project Grow community gardens provide fresh, local, seasonal food to those who need it most. Their project at the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub supplies fresh produce to the nearby Wiggly kitchens, and their project at the Community Rest Garden supplies the nearby Fresh Hope Food Pantry. Any waste is returned to the project sites for composting. Project Grow is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a member of Social Enterprise UK, and an RHS Grow With It Champion. All surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.
Gainesville, Florida, United States
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers was founded in 1974 and is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of more than 125 hospitals across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee through local blood donations. They work to increase donations from both new and existing donors with a particular focus on donor diversity. Donors that are a good match for sickle cell patients are recognized as Sickle Cell Heroes. LifeSouth Community Foundation inspires the next generation of blood donors through education initiatives, school programs, and scholarships for students who demonstrate outstanding advocacy for blood donation. LifeSouth also has a community-based public cord blood bank that collects and stores donated umbilical cord blood for transplants and research. They are part of a network of public cord blood banks affiliated with the National Marrow Donor Program’s (NMDP) registry and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR). LifeSouth is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Impact Makers provides technology consulting services with a revolutionary social business model that delivers maximum value to clients while supporting their local community. Their consulting teams specialize in holistic strategy, automation, risk, and data solutions for clients in healthcare, financial services, higher education, and the public sector. Impact Makers uses these earnings to provide pro bono services and cash to their nonprofit community partners. They prioritize charitable partners that are secular, apolitical, local to where they do business, and focused on helping people help themselves. Impact Makers is a foundation-owned Virginia Benefit Corporation, a certified B Corporation, and a member of American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and Social Venture Circle.
Brighton, Tasmania, Australia
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary harnesses the power of community to protect and preserve Tasmania’s unique wildlife and natural heritage. They offer a 24-hour wildlife rescue service, a wildlife hospital, wildlife rehabilitation programs, wildlife rescue training, and a sanctuary that is open to visitors 365 days a year. Their veterinarians have specialized training and experience with wildlife diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries. Many of the animals they care for are not found anywhere else on Earth. Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary provides free or discounted entry to individuals and groups with disability or disadvantage and is committed to sustainability. They source local and fair trade products, actively reduce paper and plastic use, segregate and recycle waste, and reuse grey water. Bonorong uses revenue from ecotourism experiences, education programs, and supporter donations to fund the rescue and rehabilitation operations and proactively address problems in surrounding communities and the environment. They lead or participate in multiple conservation initiatives including Tasmania’s first seabird rehabilitation facility and the Tasmanian quoll breeding program.
Wilsonton, Queensland, Australia
Ability Enterprises empowers people who have faced employment barriers in regional Queensland by providing individualized support, meaningful work, and employment pathways. They develop strategic community and corporate partnerships to offer a range of contract services including operation of waste management facilities for the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC), rural bin collection, clean waste recycling, cleaning, commercial gardening, administration, and hospitality. Their Trash & Treasure initiative reduces landfill waste by providing collection points for reusable goods, processing the items, and reselling them onsite for a small fee. The Ability Enterprises team includes people with lived experience of mental health challenges and physical disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Australians, and Indigenous Australians. They have an employee assistance program for mental health and wellbeing and access to training opportunities and food and transport assistance if needed. Ability Enterprises is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
WaterWise redefines household cleaning by eliminating single-use plastic and excess water. They offer concentrated, just-add-water hand wash tablets and laundry detergent sheets with many more cleaning products under development. Waterwise prioritizes mild and biodegradable ingredients with no parabens, phosphates, phthalates, ammonia, volatile organic compounds, or chlorine. Their packaging is made from kraft paper and cardboard, and their reusable handwash dispensers are made from aluminum. Conventional household cleaners contain 85 percent water and only 15 percent active ingredients. By not shipping this unnecessary water, Waterwise dramatically reduces carbon emissions, product volumes, and packaging waste. Waterwise is part of Young Indians (Yi), a movement for Indian youth to converge, lead, cocreate, and influence India’s future.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Travellers Aid empowers people with travel-related challenges to connect, engage, and participate in the community through the use of public transport. They support people with disabilities and mobility needs from service sites at Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations in Melbourne and Ballarat and Seymour railway stations in regional Victoria. Their access and inclusion services include free connection assistance, companion assistance, mealtime and personal care support, mobility equipment hire, accessibility resources, virtual tours, crisis travel assistance, luggage storage, and station lounges. Travellers Aid also delivers disability awareness training, health promotion projects, and accessible events. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Portland, Oregon, United States
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) was founded in 1978 to make holistic health and wellness education accessible to a global community. They provide online accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, career training, low-cost micro-credentials, and free classes focused on evidence-based integrated health and wellness, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, wellness coaching, and sustainable business development. ACHS helps students develop the skills and expertise to make an impact in the communities where they live and work. The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe offers organic and sustainably sourced herbs, essential oils, and other wellness supplies. They donate two percent of all sales to support global sustainability education initiatives in botanical production for the essential oil industry. ACHS is an Oregon Benefit Corporation, a certified B Corporation, and a Green America Gold Certified Business. The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe is USDA organic certified by Oregon Tilth.
Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
UK Unplugged provides fun and engaging ways for families to take a break from technology while developing and nurturing key skills such as creativity, empathy, and problem-solving. They work with local experts and artisans to design unique activity boxes, workshops, and events that enable families to unplug, create, and explore new cultures and ideas. About 50 percent of the families they serve have a member with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). UK Unplugged sources environmentally responsible materials, repurposes wood offcuts, fabric scraps, and leftover supplies from local businesses, and delivers by bike on the Wirral. They offer tiered ticketing and pay-it-forward systems to ensure their events are affordable and accessible, and they work with sponsors to provide free boxes to low-income families. UK Unplugged is registered as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). They are part of the Green Map for Merseyside and a member of the Wirral Environmental Network and Kindred.
Kensington, Victoria, Australia
Amplify Bookstore encourages people to read widely and diversely and makes it easier for readers in Australia to access books by authors who are black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC). They sell a curated collection of books online and provide reviews, author interviews, and guest blog posts. Amplify specializes in difficult-to-source books and offers an independent alternative to corporate monopolies. Books are sent through a carbon-neutral shipping service using home-compostable mailers, repurposed boxes, water-activated tape, and biodegradable packing materials. Amplify maintains a preloved section so they can offer books at a lower price point and encourage reuse. They use their platforms to raise awareness, promote diverse authors, and support positive change. Amplify Bookstore is a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Reach offers meaningful activities, training, and work opportunities six days per week for adults with learning disabilities in Southampton. Participants engage in printing, sewing, embroidery, knit production, woodworking, painting, engraving, upcycling, gardening, food preparation, and other creative projects. Some of their handmade products are sold at affordable prices to the local community. Participants have the opportunity to pursue their interests, develop new skills, improve social interactions, and increase their independence. Reach Foundation is registered as a charity and Reach Social Enterprise is registered as a community interest company (CIC). They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Youth Enterprises Australia (YEA) mobilizes untapped early career talent and helps young Australians overcome barriers to employment. For industry and government partners, they offer staffing solutions that include recruitment, workforce management, learning, and development. For young individuals aged 18 to 25, they offer a six-month transitional employment program that includes holistic wraparound services, respectful wages, rental support, workshops and training on topics like employability skills, financial literacy, resume writing, and hospitality, and a community of peers, mentors, and facilitators. YEA supports young people facing diverse challenges such as disengagement from school, extended unemployment, disability, unstable housing, and health and wellbeing issues. They also maintain two venues. Hawthorn Hub is a unique and versatile event space suitable for workshops, small classes, and social gatherings. Little Kitchen that Could is a professional kitchen and specialized hospitality training center. YEA is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC).
Macksville, New South Wales, Australia
ShoreTrack provides vulnerable young people in the Nambucca Valley of New South Wales with the holistic, flexible, and long-term wraparound support they need to re-engage in education and their community, develop work and employability skills, and access qualifications and employment pathways. They start with programs for 10-year-old girls and boys and build consistently through high school and beyond. Young people are referred to ShoreTrack by themselves, family, schools, or community agencies and are often experiencing multiple challenges such as inter-generational unemployment, unsafe home environments, substance abuse, and contact with the juvenile justice system. They choose which skills and industries they want to focus on and learn through experience, immersion, mentorship, and peers. In 2024, ShoreTrack launched STeps, a work-integrated social enterprise that offers lawn maintenance, agriculture, digital metal fabrication, and concreting services. ShoreTrack is registered as a not-for-profit organization and is a member of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA). They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
London, England, United Kingdom
TRIBE produces performance nutrition in the United Kingdom and raises funds to fight modern slavery. Their plant-based protein bars, breakfast foods, and shakes are made from natural, gluten-free ingredients within 80 miles of their warehouse. All packaging is recyclable in the UK, and the outer boxes are Forest Stewardship Council certified. The TRIBE community includes more than 100,000 everyday athletes who come together for training and events and fundraise to support victims of modern slavery and human trafficking through TRIBE’s sister charity, TRIBE Freedom Foundation.
Los Angeles, California, United States
StoryKasa enables families, schools, and communities to listen to stories for good and create their own. Their audio storytelling platform includes stories from around the world in multiple languages and works on any device. It was designed to promote literacy and language development, fuel creativity and imagination, and deepen social connectedness and empathy across generations and cultures. StoryKasa provides a free tier for low-income groups and is committed to using stories to support underserved populations and communities in need. They are adding scrolling text transcripts in different languages to support new readers and language learners. StoryKasa is registered as a California Benefit Corporation. They are a member of Social Enterprise Alliance and participate in Technologists for the Public Good, LA Tech4Good, The Learning Agency, Institute for Healthcare Advancement, and Statistics Without Borders.
Brynsiencyn, Wales, United Kingdom
Halen Môn produces socially and environmentally responsible sea salt, seasonings, and sauces on the island of Ynys Môn in Wales. Their Saltcote production facilities include a smokery, cafe, and shop with wild seaweed baths and daily tours. Halen Môn hand harvests and hand packs their sea salt, prioritizes slow, energy-efficient processes, and uses solar energy. They planted a wildflower meadow to support wildlife, and they are working towards zero waste to landfill. Halen Môn is committed to creating opportunities on their small Welsh island and maintaining lasting, supportive relationships with their staff and their community. They pay above the living wage and provide professional, social, and wellbeing support. Halen Môn is a certified B Corporation and an accredited Living Wage Employer with Certified Product Status from the Soil Association.
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Paguro Upcycle brings together a collection of unique upcycled products with a focus on quality craftsmanship and contemporary design. They offer bags, jewelry, belts, home accessories, and pet accessories made from recycled and repurposed materials including truck and bus tire inner tubes, oak barrel staves, bike chains, motorcycle tires, military tents, skateboards, seatbelts, printer belts, and wood offcuts. Paguro Upcycle sells online from the United Kingdom and wholesales to stockists around the world. They partner with global producers and designers who have a shared commitment to fair trade principles and positive social and environmental change. Paguro Upcycle supports charities that help address problems caused by fast fashion including Plastic Oceans, Transforming Lives for Good, and CARE International. They have PETA-Approved Vegan certification.
Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia
The Reconnect Project is closing Australia’s digital divide by providing refurbished mobile devices to people in need, reconnecting them with family, friends, and essential services. They accept donations of old, broken, and unwanted mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, securely erase all data, repair and refurbish the devices as needed, and distribute them through caseworkers. The Reconnect Project works with women’s shelters, homelessness agencies, refugee and asylum seeker support organizations, youth outreach programs, and other social service providers. Their repair shop in southern Sydney also provides repair technician training courses and offers repair services for all types of consumer electronics to minimize e-waste. The Reconnect Project is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) and Charitable Reuse Australia. Any surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.
Wing, England, United Kingdom
Sustainable Mode curates a collection of environmentally responsible, ethically sourced products to support conscious choices and create a ripple effect of positive change for people and the planet. They offer monthly subscription boxes and everyday essentials like natural personal care, home cleaning, kitchen, laundry, and pet products. Sustainable Mode prioritizes reusable and biodegradable zero waste goods and partners with United Kingdom brands that have a shared commitment to sustainability, affordability, and ethical practices. They provide educational resources, inspiring stories, and a supportive community to help people make informed choices. Sustainable Mode works with Eden Reforestation Projects to plant a tree for every order.
Abbotsbury, New South Wales, Australia
Tomorrow Together provides impact advisory services in the Greater Sydney Region that help businesses deliver social impact, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals that are aligned with strategy and contribute to revenue, resilience, excellence, and leadership. They specialize in business reviews and recommendations, logic model development, program design and implementation, measurement and reporting, communications, and community mapping and engagement. Tomorrow Together takes the time with each client to understand their context, ensure the approach is aligned with their needs, and build the skills and ability within their team to continue the impact journey long after the project is over. They have a sliding scale pricing structure so they can help implement social and environmental programs with as many organizations as possible. Tomorrow Together is a member of Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA), Illawarra Innovative Industry Network (i3Net), Suicide Prevention Australia, and Leaders for IMPACT Network.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
BeSustain. fosters positive change by encouraging organizations to operate with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility. They offer communication consultancy services so organizations that embrace sustainability goals can effectively communicate their work and a sustainability awards program to recognize and reward exemplary practices across different sectors. The awards program is intended to establish benchmarks, set standards, ensure transparency, combat greenwashing, and promote the widespread adoption of sustainable business practices. Be Sustain. aims to contribute to international reporting standards like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the UN Global Compact (UNGC).
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Strong Vibrant, Happy and Incorporated (SVH Inc.) fosters wellbeing and happiness in workplaces and communities in the United Kingdom. They offer mental health training and workshops, speaking engagements, and away-day learning experiences. Programs are designed to increase awareness of different types of wellbeing, reduce stigma and discrimination, and explore creative thinking and problem-solving for improved wellbeing and greater resilience. SVH Inc. delivers free wellbeing workshops, mental health training, conversation cafes, and events to communities in need. They partner with Ecologi to plant trees and support carbon offset projects for every service delivered to clients. SVH Inc. is a registered Community Interest Company, has Good Business Charter accreditation, and is a member of Social Enterprise UK and Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Svensson Heights, Queensland, Australia
New Image Laundry provides commercial laundry, linen rental, cleaning, and yard maintenance services in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay-Burnett region, offers employment pathways for vulnerable individuals, and minimizes environmental impact through responsible practices. They offer laundry pickup and delivery, wash and fold, ironing, alterations and repairs, and cleaning for hospitals and medical facilities, schools and educational facilities, commercial spaces, and events. New Image Laundry creates an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who have experienced domestic violence or long-term unemployment, and people with disabilities or mental health challenges. They use solar energy, energy-efficient machinery, water-saving techniques, and environmentally responsible detergents. New Image Laundry is part of IMPACT Community Services and reinvests all surplus into their parent charity to support local people in need. They are a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Barking, England, United Kingdom
MA Housing and Support provides comprehensive housing and support services to individuals in need and collaborates with communities to build inclusive neighborhoods and brighter futures for all. They offer housing advice and assistance, welfare advisory services, coaching, mentoring, access to language classes, workshops on health and wellness, life skills, and job readiness, and entrepreneurship training. Services are tailored to low-income groups, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. MA Housing and Support is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Social Good Outpost creates social good through communication, design, and impact services. They work with social enterprise, business, and government to provide impact measurement, communication design, strategic mentoring, curated events, and international diplomacy programs. For every 10 hours of fully paid work, they offer one hour of pro bono coaching, mentoring, design assistance, and design services to women and LGBT+ entrepreneurs. Social Good Outpost partners with Global Sisters to help migrant and refugee women, single mothers, and disadvantaged women start and grow their own business. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC), Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC), and Social Enterprise Network of NSW and ACT (SECNA).
Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia
Greatest Good helps conscious consumers find, engage with, and support social enterprises, charities, not-for-profits, co-operatives, certified B Corporations, and other for-purpose organizations in Australia. Their ecosystem makes it easier to shop, donate, attend courses and events, find paid and volunteer work, and collaborate with organizations aligned with your values. Greatest Good also offers mentoring, coaching, business support, tools, resources, a grants directory, and a service provider directory for participating for-purpose organizations. Greatest Good is a certified B Corporation. They reinvest a minimum of 50 percent of any profits towards achieving their social purpose.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
EdifyConnect creates social value for organizations that work in and around major infrastructure projects in Australia by bridging the gap between large companies, small to medium enterprises, social enterprises, and Indigenous businesses. They specialize in social procurement, social impact policy implementation, capacity building, business development, and impact measurement. EdifyConnect assists companies with project mobilization, social procurement forecasting, partnerships with social enterprises and Indigenous businesses, inclusive employment practices, workplace culture, impact reporting, and communications. At the same time, they develop the capacity and capability of social enterprises and Indigenous businesses to help them access new opportunities while mitigating risks. EdifyConnect offers sliding scale pricing with lower rates for social enterprises, Indigenous businesses, and other small and medium enterprises. They prioritize relationships, trust, reciprocity, and connection over transactions. EdifyConnect is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and an Australian Veteran Owned Business.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Women’s Mentoring Foundation (WFM) fosters mental health and wellbeing, combats harmful and abusive behavior, and helps culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and young people in Australia heal from hurt, distress, grief, and trauma. They offer crisis support services, peer mentoring and counseling, suicide prevention education, behavioral pattern prevention, bereavement support groups, information and referral services, and other adaptive initiatives. Programs are designed to help diverse women and youth rebuild their self-leadership, identity, confidence, and focus, and improve their mental, emotional, physical, and social wellbeing. Women’s Mentoring Foundation engages in pro bono work and regularly donates a percentage of profits to support social and environmental causes. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Herne Hill, Western Australia, Australia
Empower2Free equips the next generation with critical life skills so they are future-ready and able to succeed and thrive in a changing global economy. They specialize in financial literacy and money management workshops and tools that facilitate responsible decision-making and a positive relationship with money. Empower2Free adapts their services to align with customer needs. They contribute to gender equality by partnering with organizations that serve young women, and they offer free and discounted services to low-income individuals. Empower2Free is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Western Australia Social Enterprise Council (WASEC).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
LINGER Chicago crafts clean-burning candles that enhance living spaces and support healing and empowerment through a partnership with Firebird Community Arts. The candles are crafted from coconut soy wax, wooden wicks, essential oils, and handblown glass vessels made by the Firebird community. The glass vessels can be refilled or repurposed as a vase, flower pot, drinking glass, or storage container. Firebird Community Arts serves people on the West and South sides of Chicago who have been impacted by structural or individual trauma including youth violence survivors, former inmates, undocumented and immigrant populations, and underserved Chicago public school students. They promote healing through accessible glassblowing and ceramics classes, community, and other support services. Each purchase of a LINGER candle supports the continued healing, connection, and employment of a young artist at Firebird.
Enfield, England, United Kingdom
Heartfelt Hands Therapies provides effective, compassionate, and inclusive healthcare services and works to create a world where holistic wellness is accessible to all. They specialize in therapeutic massage, movement shiatsu, qigong, and reiki. Heartfelt Hands Therapies accepts referrals through social prescribing, community health champions, and healthcare professionals. They provide discounted or free services to people with mental health issues, disabilities, and chronic conditions. Heartfelt Hands Therapies is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Enfield Voluntary Action, and Simply Connect Enfield.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Vividhata helps individuals, teams, and organizations embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion to improve workplaces, performance outcomes, and innovation. They offer training, consulting, tools, and resources on equity, diversity, and inclusion topics. They also provide technical services to ensure websites, apps, and digital products are inclusive, engaging, and meet accessibility standards. Vividhata offers internships and career learning opportunities to university students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They use 50 percent of their profits to provide services or donations to women, LGBT+ people, refugees, migrants, ethnic and religious minorities, and people with disabilities. Vividhata is a Social Trader Certified Social Enterprise.
Guwahati, Assam, India
Econic aims to preserve and promote handloom weaving and natural dye techniques and provide a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. They offer clothing and accessories made from plant-dyed handloom fabrics, custom orders, natural dye and eco printing services, and workshops on natural dyeing, eco printing, and block printing with natural dyes. Econic actively works to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize waste, energy consumption, and water use.
Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka
Miracle’s Bounty produces affordable herbal hair oil in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced natural ingredients. They process coconut oil in-house and infuse it with more than 25 medicinal herbs. Any waste from the production process is converted into compost. Miracle’s Bounty sources raw materials directly from well-known village producers and suppliers to support rural livelihoods and the local economy. Their production process is solar-powered or human-powered to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Miracle’s Bounty is committed to environmental conservation and actively protects and maintains traditional herbal plants. They are registered under the Department of Ayurveda and regularly donate to the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital.
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Kaarigars aims to improve the livelihoods of Indian artisans and help revive dying art forms. They offer Pichwai paintings made from cotton cloth and natural mineral paints, marble and brass housewares, and other products made from sustainably sourced natural materials. The Kaarigars uses a portion of their profits to help people who need medical or education assistance.
Bandaragama, Sri Lanka
Godamuna, Sri Lanka
Sasiri produces affordable wooden tableware and kitchen items to provide a natural, local alternative to imported plastic products in Sri Lanka. They specialize in serving spoons, cutlery, cups, bowls, and plates made from sustainably harvested kithul wood or coconut wood. Sasiri sources raw materials from kithul flour and coconut milk producers. Waste wood is used as cooking fuel.
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