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Welcome to the 62 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in November 2023! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Turkey, Croatia, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. More than 3,132 enterprises across 101 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fobeworld: For a Better World aims to create a brighter future for vulnerable children and young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They use the power of football and cinema to support self-expression, awareness, and confidence building, teach healthy practices, conflict resolution, and other life skills, and promote peace by breaking down barriers of race, gender, social class, and culture. Fobeworld helps children and young people stay in school, avoid abuse and mistreatment, combat harmful practices like child labor and child marriage, and access information and resources to prevent HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. They partner with local women’s agencies, schools, and churches to ensure all programs are community-embedded, connected with holistic economic development opportunities, and designed to strengthen social cohesion, create belonging, and build resilience. Fobeworld is registered as a not-for-profit organization under Congolese law and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Unlimited Potential was founded in 1985 to improve the lives of people in South Phoenix and ignite unity, pride, and dignity through education and advocacy. They have continuously evolved to address changing community needs. Current programs focus on adult education, environmental justice, healthy living, and disease control and prevention. Unlimited Potential trains Community Health Workers to provide education, training, tools, and resources, connect people with local services, and promote community health and wellness. They offer programs to support pregnant and postpartum women, prevent diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes, and improve food security and nutrition while considering water supply and extreme heat. The Community Health Workers promote urban agriculture, edible desert plants, cool and clean neighborhood challenges, and other initiatives for resilient urban environments. Unlimited Potential is a founding member of Spaces of Opportunity. They are registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Rangsutra was started in 2006 to create sustainable livelihoods and global market linkages for highly skilled rural artisans in India. Today, the company is owned by more than 2,000 artisans who live and work in villages and small towns across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Kashmir, Manipur, and other regions. They offer handcrafted clothing, accessories, and textile housewares to retail customers and large wholesale partners like Fabindia and IKEA. Rangsutra uses traditional applique, hand embroidery, rallu, tie and dye, pattu weaving, handloom weaving, and other textile craft skills to create contemporary product designs. They provide fair wages, equal pay, safe working environments, and skills training. Their artisan shareholders are also decision-makers and actively participate in supply chain development. Rangsutra is working to minimize their environmental impact by sourcing responsible materials, installing solar panels, treating and recycling water, and reducing waste.
Harristown, Queensland, Australia
Vanguard Laundry delivers high-quality commercial laundry and linen services and provides transitional work opportunities for people from marginalized backgrounds who have faced barriers to employment. In addition to paid work, they offer a Social Impact Centre with personal and career development programs, access to higher education training and nationally recognized qualifications, and work placement pathways with employment partners. Vanguard provides linen rental and commercial laundry services for the healthcare sector in the Toowoomba region. They also offer a luxury accommodation range. They partner with Simba Global, a leader in ethically sourced linen, to reduce their social and environmental footprint. Vanguard is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC). They reinvest all profits to expand their work skills and employment pathways programs.
Broad Haven, Wales, United Kingdom
Graduate Planet offers executive search and recruitment services and reinvests 100 percent of profits into protecting the planet and creating long-term environmental sustainability. They help values-led organizations find qualified candidates and use the proceeds to deliver environmental education programs for young people. Graduate Planet partners with schools and charities to educate the next generation on sustainability issues and solutions, inspiring them to take action and pursue careers in environmental sustainability. Activities include day trips to a community solar farm, visits to a material recovery recycling center, bell boating to learn about water conservation, cookery classes on a local farm, tree planting, biodiversity corridor development, and sustainable city model building projects. Graduate Planet is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Mobilityways provides large employers with the tools and knowledge to achieve zero carbon commuting. They enable companies to measure, reduce, and report commuter emissions, providing full visibility of commuting challenges and identifying more sustainable travel alternatives for employees. Mobilityways calculates Average Commuter Emissions Level (ACEL) ratings, the only standardized methodology for benchmarking and comparing commuter emissions, and provides Personal Travel Plans (PTP) so employees can see all available commutes in one place, including public transport, walking, cycling, and care share options. Mobilityways started in 1998 as Liftshare, a public car-sharing platform, and expanded to Liftshare For Work in 2000 to help local authorities and other large employers coordinate their commutes. They host the Zero Carbon Commuting Conference (ZC3), offer numerous webinars, and actively participate in local networking events. Mobilityways is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Aalborg, Denmark
Råt&Godt gives people and materials a second chance. Their workshop in Aalborg creates custom furniture and furnishings from recycled and surplus materials and supports vulnerable young people with education and employment. They collect and sort building materials from demolition and renovation projects, construction sites, and industry partners and sell them directly to the public through their Materialebank or use them to create products or interior design projects for households or commercial spaces. Råt&Godt also collects and compresses polystyrene foam for recycling, repairs and rebuilds bikes, offers carpentry, assembly, and blacksmithing services, and upcycles textile waste. Their team of master craftspeople, teachers, therapists, and social workers provides hands-on training, support, and transitional employment for vulnerable young people based on their personal interests, skills, and future goals. Råt&Godt is a member of the Network for Sustainable Business Development in North Jutland.
Halgranoya, Sri Lanka
Down to Earth Farm is creating a model for building self-sufficient communities and diverse ecosystems that support living soil and holistic health and wellness for all living beings. Their land in the Sri Lankan hill country includes frog ponds, pollinator gardens, fruit orchards, and wild spaces for natural forests to take root again. They cultivate herbs, greens, vegetables, and medicinal plants from open-pollinated or traditional heirloom seeds and make their own compost, biochar, vermicompost, liquid comfrey teas, and other natural inputs. Down to Earth Farm promotes natural building using clay, soil, sand, and other materials from the building site. They have worked with adobe bricks, lime plaster, limecrete, cob bricks, cob ceilings, and Shou Sugi Ban charred wood. They offer farm stays, workshops, and training programs on organic farming and natural building techniques. Down to Earth builds connections and shares practices to help more people grow their own food and medicine.
South Jakarta, Indonesia
TORAJAMELO works with Indigenous community artisans in Indonesia to preserve the cultural heritage of backstrap loom weaving, alleviate the cycle of systemic poverty, prevent the breakdown of rural communities due to outward migration, and ensure the environmental sustainability of natural habitats. They offer handwoven textile clothing, accessories, and housewares made by women artisans in their collaborative workshops in Toraja, Mamasa, Adonara, and Lembata. TORAJAMELO also works with partner communities on community-based ecotourism initiatives and other regenerative economy projects and provides consultancy services to impact businesses and corporations. Their online platform, AHANA, provides a curated collection of socially and environmentally responsible products from partner brands in Indonesia and includes a lifetime guarantee return-repair-renew service called re-melo. TORAJAMELO is a certified B Corporation, a signatory to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, and a member of WeConnect and Catalyst 2030.
Guwahati, Assam, India
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Kids Right to Know educates youth about their right to make informed and sound choices in the areas of health, environment, agriculture, climate, animal welfare, and human rights. They advocate for food transparency, proper labeling of genetically engineered foods, and healthy organic food options. Kids Right to Know also organizes a community garden on land granted by the city of Richmond Hill, Ontario. They work with local volunteers to foster connection with the land and with one another and teach people of all ages to grow their own food. The community garden is a demonstration site for regenerative organic practices and pollinator protection. The harvest is shared with volunteers and donated to local food banks that serve people in need. Kids Right to Know is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
London, England, United Kingdom
Cockpit bridges the gap between talent and opportunity by providing affordable studio space and in-house business support to talented makers in London. The name comes from their first studio site at Cockpit Yard, Bloomsbury, which has been a site for craft and making since 1745. They started in 1986 with five units for young, unemployed makers and expanded to their second location in Deptford in the early 2000s. Cockpit is currently home to 160 independent creative businesses and offers awards and bursaries for funded studio spaces on a quarterly basis. They host workshops, exhibitions, and open studio events to give the public an opportunity to see behind the scenes and meet some of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated craftspeople. Cockpit is a registered charity, an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Creative UK, Craft UK, National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), ACEVO, and Kings Cross Knowledge Quarter.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Green Nutrition aims to empower every Australian to make environmentally sustainable food choices that improve their health and wellbeing. They work with companies, councils, schools, government organizations, and not-for-profits to promote healthier eating habits while reducing environmental impact through presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and consulting and evaluation services. Their pioneering approach combines the latest scientific research in dietetics and nutrition, as well as environmental science and sustainability. Green Nutrition also offers free community-based workshops to ensure inclusion and accessibility. Their office is solar-powered, and they promote composting and worm farms to prevent food waste. Green Nutrition is part of The Impact Collab and WA Climate Leaders.
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Where Does It Come From? creates clothing, accessories, housewares, and textiles with a focus on transparency, sustainability, and social responsibility. They collaborate with social enterprises, cooperatives, artisan groups, and fair trade workshops and ensure that all individuals involved in the production process are treated ethically and fairly. Each product comes with a code printed on the label that links to the full production story with details on exactly where and how it was made, from seed to finished product. Where Does It Come From? sources indigenous and regenerative fibers and prioritizes partners committed to sustainable livelihoods for farmers, biodiversity, soil health, and resilient agricultural systems. In addition to their own product range, they offer consultancy, customization, and production services to help other businesses transition to ethical and sustainable supply chains. Where Does It Come From? is a member of BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK, Social Enterprise UK, and Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB).
Čakovec, Croatia
ACT Grupa strengthens business practices that create value for society and helps build a sustainable ecosystem of impact entrepreneurship in Croatia, Central and Eastern Europe, and beyond. They started in 2003 with workshops, festivals, and the first Croatian consortium of social enterprises. In order to provide examples of good practices, they founded enterprises to fill gaps in the local ecosystem. Six of these enterprises are now self-sustaining and independent. Today, ACT Grupa uses their venture-building experience to offer support programs, business consulting services, and community for impact entrepreneurs. They also provide services to civil society organizations, companies, and other partners that want to build the impact ecosystem. ACT Grupa is a not-for-profit association and a member of Diesis Network and Euclid Network.
Barnet, England, United Kingdom
JUST ONE Tree makes it simple for individuals, schools, and businesses to plant trees that restore biodiversity, absorb carbon dioxide, combat climate change, and benefit local communities. They support local partners around the world in regions affected by poverty and mass deforestation. These partners hire and train local community members to plant native tree species and care for them from seeds through to maturity. JUST ONE Tree selects partners based on existing infrastructure, methodology, tree survival rates, and community impact. In addition to restoring forest ecosystems, they also support sea kelp regeneration and mangrove reforestation initiatives and provide free environmental education resources and opportunities for schools. JUST One Tree is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a member of Social Enterprise UK, and part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the FAO Land Restoration Challenge. They operate on a not-for-profit basis and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
DENS supports and empowers people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion to take the next positive step in their lives. The Bike Project provides opportunities for DENS clients to learn bike maintenance skills and build their confidence in a supportive environment and enables people in low-income groups to access sustainable transportation. They offer refurbished secondhand bikes for kids and adults and reasonably priced servicing and repairs. DENS Bike Project is committed to environmental sustainability. In addition to diverting bikes from landfills, they partner with Velorim and Schwalve to recycle all used inner tubes and tires. They are also an official free Refill water station to help stop plastic pollution at the source. DENS Bike Project is a Disability Confident employer and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Connect Dacorum, and the Association of Cycle Traders. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Nairobi, Kenya
AfroWema offers unique clothing and accessories from Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, and creates employment opportunities for the local community. They collect cotton kitenge fabric, denim garments, and secondhand brass from local markets and work with their team of artisans to design and produce original clothing, upcycled denim jackets, recycled brass jewelry, and more. By using reclaimed materials, they reduce landfill waste, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource consumption and actively contribute to a circular economy. By using kitenge fabric, they aim to celebrate and promote African culture worldwide. AfroWema provides fair wages, health care, and safe, dignified working conditions. They actively support local community-based organizations, and they are working to create a school and training center in Kibera.
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
HelpAge Sri Lanka raises awareness of the contributions older people have made to society, advocates for elders’ right to healthcare, social services, and economic and physical security, and provides direct services to disadvantaged senior citizens to improve their quality of life. They offer free mobile medical camps and eye care camps, Ayurveda centers, cataract surgeries, mobility equipment, daycare centers, and home care. They also coordinate senior citizen clubs throughout the country, provide skills enhancement and livelihood support, and train young people in inter-generational empathy and home care services. HelpAge Sri Lanka was established in 1986 based on the recommendations from the first World Assembly on Ageing. They are a founding member of the HelpAge International global network and part of the National Council for Elders in Sri Lanka. HelpAge Sri Lanka is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
İstanbul, Türkiye
This is Mana creates sustainable income models for disadvantaged communities in Türkiye through textile upcycling projects and collaborations. They collect waste fabrics, create upcycled designs, and partner with women’s cooperatives and social enterprises to produce clothing, accessories, branded merchandise, and other textile products for corporate partners, brands, and retailers. This is Mana works with groups that have a shared commitment to fair trade, transparency, safe working environments, and gender equality. Rather than competing with responsible brands, they collaborate to increase their visibility and trigger system transformation. They strengthen capacity by providing workshops, training, machinery, and equipment needs. This is Mana is part of Türkiye Social Entrepreneurship Network and Yekpare Social Enterprise.
London, England, United Kingdom
Inside Job Productions makes great films with a purpose. They work with clients to produce brand films, documentaries, campaign films, event recordings, internal communications, animations, and other video content, and they use their production company experience and income to help change lives through film. Inside Job Productions creates training and employment opportunities for young people struggling with their mental health, people underrepresented in the film industry, and people in the criminal justice system. They have also offered film and animation workshops in schools, provided podcasting and video blogging training for community groups, and filmed at discounted rates for charities and causes. Inside Job Productions is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
One Wirral collaborates across sectors and organizations to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing for the people of Wirral. They coordinate health literacy and digital inclusion programs, community health checks, and cancer early detection programs. Their Cancer Prehabilitation and Diabetes Prehabilitation services help people with cancer or diabetes get physically and mentally fit before surgery or treatment, and their Bridging the Gap Together project helps people with long-term health conditions access health and wellbeing services and peer support groups. Their StaffBox software was developed in partnership with local primary care practices to create a more flexible and mobile workforce for primary care and support recruitment, training, staffing, human resources, and governance. One Wirral is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Value UK, Social Enterprise UK, and the Wirral Sector Leaders Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
The Nest Southwest was set up by local women in Devon to support women and menstruators through the major life transitions of menstruation, pregnancy, birth, and menopause by providing social, emotional, and informational support to improve wellbeing and self-esteem. They aim to help create a cohesive society where these rites of passage are honored as gateways of personal development as well as biological milestones. The Nest Southwest hosts regular support groups, classes, and workshops, compiles resources, offers a Hire, Borrow, Buy service for birth-related items, and creates vital peer support networks. They are committed to intersectional feminism and promote gender justice and racial justice. The Nest Southwest is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Elland, England, United Kingdom
The Charity Shop Gift Card is accepted in regional and national charity shops across the United Kingdom. They promote the circular economy, reduce waste to landfill, celebrate second-hand fashion, and enable people in need to access essential items with the dignity of choice. To minimize environmental impact, The Charity Shop Gift Card is available digitally or as a physical card that is compostable, recyclable, and made from recycled materials. The cards are ideal gifts for people who value sustainability and slow fashion. They are also distributed through councils, charities, and support agencies to help people access furniture, appliances, housewares, clothing, and items for their children. The Charity Shop Gift Card is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the Charity Retail Association.
London, England, United Kingdom
DEFY Brands creates, ideates, and educates to help purpose-led businesses unleash their brand’s potential, create meaningful impact, and accelerate change. They specialize in brand strategy, verbal and visual identity, marketing communications, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) workshops, Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and impact reports. Their “design for good” approach harnesses diverse perspectives, design thinking, innovation, and creativity to positively impact society and the environment. DEFY Brands champions gender equality and is committed to fostering a more equitable and inclusive world where every individual can thrive. They are a certified B Corporation, a WBENC Women-Owned Business, an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK and 1% for the Planet.
Cold Ash, England, United Kingdom
Brew Crew offers freshly roasted specialty coffee in the United Kingdom with a focus on transparency, sustainability, and meaningful impact at origin. They source beans directly from small-scale coffee farmers, cooperatives, or partners with shared values who are able to ensure producers receive payments above Fairtrade rates. The coffee is roasted on demand in small batches and supplied to cafes, restaurants, offices, and other wholesale customers or packed in home compostable bags for retail. Brew Crew Coffee contributes 10 percent of sales to projects in their producer communities. This includes a reforestation project in southeastern Brazil, a tree stumping project to improve farmer livelihoods in Ethiopia, and a community forestry program in Timor-Leste. They provide impact reports to wholesale and retail customers so they can see their contribution to partner projects. Brew Crew is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Prime Advocates provides strategic advisory and legal services to corporates, investors, foundations, and social enterprises to accelerate the development of social finance and impact investing. They specialize in legal risk assessment and management, fund structuring, transaction management, financial regulatory analysis, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and impact consulting, and business advisory services. Revenue generated from their fee-paying clients subsidizes the pro-bono and low-bono support they provide to innovative social enterprise startups. They manage Women of Impact, a business accelerator for female founders, and The Social Finance Hot Desk, a pro bono scheme for social enterprises and law firms. Prime Advocates is registered as a not-for-profit firm with a 100 percent dividend lock clause, which means all profits are invested towards their mission. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom
The TN card supports local businesses in the TN postcode in the United Kingdom and raises funds for local mental health. They offer a monthly or annual membership card for exclusive rewards at hundreds of local restaurants, shops, beauty salons, gyms, theaters, and other independent businesses in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and the surrounding area. Members also have access to free or subsidized events to meet other members in person. The TN card donates memberships to local charities, community organizations, and low-income groups. They support local initiatives to encourage environmentally responsible business practices, improve the local economy, increase community, and reduce social isolation. The membership card is digital to minimize environmental impact, and 10 percent of each membership sale is donated to West Kent Mind. The TN card is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Augusta, Missouri, United States
Botanical Yoga helps people cultivate practices for wellness and wellbeing through gardening, cooking classes, restorative yoga, a resource library, and gatherings. They support learning journeys that help participants become conscious of their self-care needs and feel in harmony and balance with their true nature and Mother Nature. The project started with the Botanical Tea Room and Culinary Arts Studio in Missouri. Their botanical garden grows wild native edibles and is recognized for its pollinator-friendly practices by Pollinator Partnership. They use their edible flowers, culinary herbs, and other ingredients to create botanically infused and inspired recipes. Botanical Yoga offers sliding-scale fees and scholarships for people with special needs. They operate under a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and use their proceeds to provide public cooking and yoga classes, host speakers, chefs, and nonprofit events, distribute seeds and plants, and offer upcycling workshops.
London, England, United Kingdom
afriQA offers a solution to the digital skills shortage while creating skilled work for African graduates. They partner with universities across Africa to recruit, train, certify, and remotely deploy quality assurance (QA) engineers. By outsourcing QA to a specialized team, their global clients are able to focus on core competencies, quickly scale QA operations up or down as required, and demonstrate their commitment to social impact and inclusion. afriQA is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Bishop’s Stortford, England, United Kingdom
TheGivingMachine provides a range of fundraising options to ensure all good causes in the United Kingdom can access regular, unrestricted funds and to help supporters and businesses make a difference in their communities and beyond. Their technology has been used to generate impact for more than 10,000 schools, community groups, amateur sports clubs, social enterprises, and charities. Shop&Give turns affiliate marketing commissions into donations for a shopper’s chosen good cause. GivingLottery is a fundraising lottery scheme that helps causes earn funds through ticket sales. GivingVouchers is a gifting service that enables recipients to donate to any cause on the platform. Each participating cause also has a page with a Donate Now button so that they can receive direct donations at no cost. The GivingMachine is a registered charity and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Karamanikuppam, Puducherry, India
Pyar Trust creates opportunities for less privileged children in Pondicherry and supports them to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Children between the ages of three and 16 gather at their center six days a week after school hours. The children’s mothers and teachers help them complete their homework and engage them in a creative and recreational mode of holistic education based on the principles of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Activities include music, dance, drama, art, and yoga. The mothers and the team prepare daily meals with a focus on healthy, nutritious food, good eating habits, and a feeling of togetherness. The center has a passive cooling design with ample cross ventilation and plants growing on the roof which removes the need for air conditioning. Pyar Trust is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Witney, England, United Kingdom
Pennies from Heaven is a micro giving scheme that enables employees and pensioners in the United Kingdom to round down their net pay to the nearest pound and donate the pennies to charity. Employers sign up for the service, select a charity or basket of charities, invite their employees to join, and automatically collect and collate donations through their payroll systems. Pennies from Heaven makes setup and administration simple and coordinates distribution to the selected charities. Because the donations are small, everyone can afford to join in. Charities have access to a complementary fundraising tool that provides regular, fee-free donations. Pennies from Heaven is a member of Social Enterprise UK and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Intertwined: Handmade for Good offers unique handmade products that embody our interconnectedness as global neighbors. They work with artisans in Guatemala, Morocco, Uganda, Nepal, and India and Afghan refugees in Greensboro, North Carolina to create tableware from upcycled glass and handpainted ceramics, bags from vegetable-tanned leather and vintage handwoven textiles, basketry from wild grass, and textile housewares from Himalayan nettle, hemp, wool, handwoven cotton, deadstock fabrics, and other sustainably sourced materials. Intertwined develops lasting relationships with their artisan partners, provides fair compensation, and maintains ethical business practices to help sustain artisan livelihoods and preserve traditional skills and techniques. Products are handmade in small batches to minimize waste and environmental impact.
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Sound Gallery Studios nurtures and develops musicians and musical projects in Exeter and the surrounding areas with a focus on enabling music-making and training opportunities for disadvantaged young people. In 2000, they began organizing small festivals, live music showcases, multi-media projects and events, and music enrichment and training for local youth. In 2008, they built a recording studio and rehearsal facilities in the basement of a vibrant arts venue in the cultural heart of Exeter. Today, they offer professional audio recording, mixing, mastering, music production training, music industry seminars, and more. Sound Gallery uses a portion of their profits to help local young people develop personal, social, and vocational skills through music-making, especially those whose access to musical opportunities or facilities is limited due to financial disadvantage, disability, or rural isolation. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
The Body Happy Organisation helps parents, caregivers, and teachers create positive body image environments that enable children and young people to thrive. Their online classes, continuing professional development (CPD) training, student sessions, lesson plans, books, and resources promote inclusion and acceptance, celebrate diversity, and nurture health and wellbeing in children. When children know that all bodies are good bodies, they experience improved wellbeing, reduced anxiety, better social connections, and increased engagement in health-promoting behaviors. They are also more likely to treat those with bodies that do not look or function like their own with respect, dignity, and kindness. The Body Happy Organisation offers their products and services at low price points and regularly provides bursary placements and free community workshops. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK and Local Spark Torbay.
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Sports For Champions enables, educates, and empowers young people through the power of sports. They partner with leading Paralympic, Olympic, and professional athletes to offer student workshops and events that promote healthier active lifestyles, enhance resilience, and build self-esteem. Their unique fundraising model encourages students to participate in sponsored fitness events, benefiting athletes and school projects alike. Sports For Champions provides athletes with a platform where they can engage with the community and secure funding for specific needs. They also partner with schools in Africa by providing resources, conducting workshops, and fostering an environment that promotes physical activity and learning. Sports For Champions is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Pondicherry, India
Monte, which is French for “climb up,” helps conscious businesses, social enterprises, and changemakers climb up, conquer their challenges, and develop a strategic path forward. They specialize in serving small and medium enterprises with a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. Monte provides innovative tools, templates, and support to establish sustainable practices and expand access to conscious, fair trade, organic, and mainstream markets. They also assist with strategic partnerships, network building, project management, operations efficiency, business structuring, and governance. For low-income clients, they work on a flexible retainer model and adapt their services based on resources and needs. Monte helps connect clients to World Fair Trade Organization, Catalyst 2030, Fair Trade Forum India, Slow Food International, Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme, and other networks.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sonali Dharmawardena offers artisanal batik clothing, accessories, and housewares that preserve cultural heritage and empower rural women artisans. Their exclusive designs provide an alternative to imported fast fashion. They work with women from disadvantaged areas and provide them with comprehensive training, safe working conditions, market access, and a sustainable source of income to elevate their living standards. Sonali Dharmawardena designs are made from natural silk and cotton materials and certified azo-free dyes. They have their own water treatment system on site. The treated water is used in their gardens, and the dye waste is sent to a designated waste management facility. Fabric off-cuts are used to make jewelry pouches and other accessories. Sonali Dharmawardena works to elevate the Sri Lankan batik sector and showcase the power of local women on the global stage.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dwij, which means second life in Sanskrit, rescues materials that were destined for landfills and creates unique upcycled bags, jewelry, housewares, and toys with a people-centered and earth-centered approach. They source post-consumer jeans through second-hand markets and collection drives and collect pre-consumer denim, recycled polyester felt, and other textile waste directly from industrial suppliers. All materials are carefully sorted, washed, and cut for custom designs. Dwij has their own manufacturing facilities and works with a network of women from self-help groups who need additional income to support their families. They participate in networks that promote zero waste living in Mumbai and help create a circular economy in India.
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
NETS Cowork & Colive offers accommodation and coworking space on the southern coast of Sri Lanka for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote teams, and tailored group retreats. The space is designed to unlock creativity, support connection, and blend work, adventure, and relaxation. NETS is committed to sustainable travel. They are powered by solar energy, serve local food, offer free filtered water, provide plastic-free amenities, and use locally crafted furniture and furnishings. They also offer livelihood opportunities and a safe working environment for women from the surrounding community.
Koraput, Odisha, India
Craftpotli offers handmade products from remote tribal communities in India to help improve their livelihoods, increase financial independence, and retain traditional motifs, practices, and stories. They began by working with the Kondha tribe in the Koraput district of Odisha to produce soap bars from wild turmeric and incense from sal resin. Craftpotli now offers Santhal textiles, Meghwal shawls, Saura artwork, and Bathudi brass. They prioritize upcycled, recycled, and sustainably sourced materials.
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Community Made Solutions supports the empowerment of people and communities through creative partnerships, knowledge sharing, mutual aid, and civic activism to contribute to positive social and environmental change. They specialize in business support for social enterprises and community projects, strategic planning, project management, business modeling, legal structures and governance, fundraising, marketing and communications, impact assessment, and community uses of digital technology. They also organize open events and knowledge-sharing networks. Community Made Solutions is a core partner of Social Enterprise Exchange, which focuses on social enterprise development in South Yorkshire. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), and the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD).
Kalagedihena, Sri Lanka
UDL Lanka offers dehydrated food products and powders to improve nutrition and health, support rural producers in Sri Lanka, and reduce post-harvest losses. They specialize in traditional local foods and medicinal plants like jackfruit, lotus roots, lasia roots, thebu, gotukola, welpenela, heenbovitiya, yaki naran, katupila, ranawara, belimal, and iramusu. UDL Lanka sources directly from local farmers who share their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. They visit suppliers before purchasing and build relationships based on trust and mutual understanding. UDL Lanka is committed to minimizing energy consumption and waste and contributing to reforestation, environmental conservation, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
London, England, United Kingdom
TekSHAQQ fosters digital inclusion and brings affordable digital education and experiences to children, young people, and adults in low socioeconomic areas in London to build capacity, foster social mobility, and support wellbeing. They facilitate awareness of and access to careers in the digital sector through digital assemblies in schools, digital experiences in the community, and skills training and mentorship programs for both young people and adults. TekSHAQQ works with industry partners to sponsor products and services so they can be provided free or at low cost to digitally marginalized communities. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of World Pulse and Social Enterprise UK.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
INDIMODA produces clothing, accessories, and personal care products with a focus on conscious manufacturing, zero waste, and empowering women artisans. They ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, flexible hours, and regular employment for all makers, prioritize handwoven and hand block printed fabrics, and manufacture in small batches to minimize waste. All fabric scraps are upcycled into accessories to divert waste from landfill. INDIMODA partners with not-for-profit organizations that work towards the upliftment and empowerment of women in need.
Bentota, Sri Lanka
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
The Cashmere Clothing raises awareness about fast fashion and offers clothing and accessories made from natural, responsibly sourced materials in order to create a more sustainable future. They specialize in scarves and stoles that are made from cashmere, mulberry silk, and cupro and modal “vegan silk,” colored with azo free dyes, and packed in responsible packaging.
Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka
HEDONE creates natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products in Sri Lanka. They offer oils, creams, and balms made from coconut oil, shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil, neem, essential oils, and other plant-based ingredients. HEDONE prioritizes suppliers with sustainably sourced ingredients and packaging made from recyclable materials. They donate a portion of their profits to helping rescued and injured animals and supporting people in need.
Mudunkotuwa West, Sri Lanka
Jay Cinnamon creates value-added cinnamon products and rural employment opportunities in Hindurangala, Sri Lanka. Their factory processes the harvest from their own 18 acres and from more than 50 small-scale producers in the local area. Since cinnamon is less common in the Eheliyagoda region, they provide training to both workers and suppliers to continuously improve quality and environmental responsibility. Jay Cinnamon has a zero waste production process. The inner bark is used to produce premium-grade cinnamon quills, cinnamon powders, and tea and coffee blends. Cinnamon oil is extracted from the offcuts, mosquito repellent sticks are made from the outer bark, and the remaining branch is used as firewood. Jay Cinnamon provides uniforms and supplies for local school children.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thambili Island creates clothing in Sri Lanka with a focus on benefitting women artisans and their communities. They source deadstock and waste fabrics from local suppliers and apparel factories and provide an ethical local alternative to imported fast fashion. Products are designed to minimize waste, and scrap materials are used to create hair scrunchies and other accessories. Thambili Island works with women artisans in underserved communities and provides living wages, training, flexible work opportunities, and support to uplift living standards.
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
Naturista offers traditional Sri Lankan herbal products to enhance daily wellness, support community development and sustainable farming, protect native plants, and create a healthy society. They offer herbal powders and capsules and distilled herbal oils made from natural local ingredients like ashwagandha, beli, karapincha, gammalu, gotukola, hathawariya, heen bovitiya, katupila, kotala himbutu, moringa, polpala, thebu, thulsi, welpenela, and yakinaran. Naturista sources directly from local farmers and provides scholarships for their children. They also invest in conserving local flora.
Alanmulla, Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Hotzy produces natural hot sauces and supports rural economies in Sri Lanka through value addition and local livelihood opportunities. They started by investing in cultivation and food processing in Polonnaruwa. Hotzy grows chili peppers and other ingredients in protected greenhouses to reduce water and electricity consumption, agrichemical use, land use, and post-harvest waste. Food processing waste is made into compost and used onsite. Hotzy avoids plastic packaging and focuses on glass bottles which can be sterilized for reuse.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Miracle Bonsai offers naturally grown bonsai, cacti, and decorative plants to enhance living spaces, improve mental health, and nurture beauty and sustainability. They use cocopeat and natural potting mix from local producers and clay and ceramic pots from local artisans. Miracle Bonsai focuses on environmentally responsible cultivation practices with efficient water use, no synthetic agrichemicals, and a comprehensive waste management strategy. They compost plant waste, recycle packaging materials, set reduction targets, and conduct waste audits. Miracle Bonsai provides comprehensive training, fair wages, and health services to their workers and conducts free workshops for local schools and community groups. They contribute a portion of all profits to the Lanka Environmental Fund to support reforestation projects, community education, and wildlife conservation.
Kotikawatta, Sri Lanka
Wellness Cultz aims to create an inclusive wellness culture in Sri Lanka with a focus on healthy food habits and natural, locally sourced ingredients. They offer gluten-free flours, baking mixes, and ready-to-eat baked goods made with cassava, tapioca, green gram, chickpea, cowpea, sweet potato, purple yam, potato, pumpkin, beetroot, carrot, banana, jackfruit, coconut, and potato flour. They also offer dried fruits and vegetables and nut butters to improve access to healthy food and reduce post-harvest losses and food waste. Raw materials are sourced from a network of home gardeners and small-scale farmers. Wellness Cultz serves people with food intolerances, allergies, and chronic diseases. They reinvest a portion of all revenue to provide free workshops, activities, and other services for customers, suppliers, and community members.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Kottamba Pitiya, Sri Lanka
Pan (පන්) Factory offers handmade natural housewares and accessories to support sustainable living, reduce plastic use, and improve the living standards of women artisans in Panduwasnuwara. The women source reed and cane from the surrounding area, coordinate production through local women’s societies, and create handwoven bags, baskets, boxes, and other housewares. They minimize energy consumption, protect biodiversity, and provide plastic-free alternatives that prevent landfill waste.
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
K&S Flavor produces traditional Sri Lankan food in convenient packaging to support busy families, benefit rural producers, and minimize post-harvest losses. They prioritize local ingredients and source goraka and turmeric from their own community in Kurunegala. K&S Flavor chooses packaging that does not require artificial additives or refrigeration. They pay customers to return glass bottles for sterilization and reuse. They also offer vacuum-packed products for easy transport or shipping. K&S Flavor uses a portion of their profits to support children from low-income families with their education expenses.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Kurundu offers masalas, spice blends, and condiments that are handcrafted in small batches from local ingredients. They source herbs and spices directly from farming families in rural areas of Kegalle district and ensure all products are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other additives. Kurundu uses compostable packaging and is committed to environmental responsibility.
Galle, Sri Lanka
Nalapana manufactures natural bamboo straws in southern Sri Lanka to reduce plastic waste and create livelihood opportunities for low-income communities. They supply local cafes, restaurants, and retailers.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thai Hut offers natural Thai food in Sri Lanka using local ingredients sourced from their own garden and from Good Market suppliers. They are committed to environmentally responsible packaging and collect back containers for recycling and reuse. Thai Hut donates five percent of profits to help urban farmers develop their home gardens.
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