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Welcome to the 54 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in November 2024! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Argentina, Haiti, the United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Scotland, England, France, Italy, Romania, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Australia. More than 3,941 enterprises across 112 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Armeniș, Romania
WeWilder connects people with nature in a bison rewilding landscape at the foothills of Romania’s Țarcu Mountains and demonstrates an alternative sustainable development model for local communities on the frontlines of nature conservation. They offer retreats, coworking facilities, accommodation, guided immersive tours, ecotourism experiences, and artisanal foods. WeWilder sources locally, provides incubation and acceleration support for local enterprises, serves as a community hub for workshops and local initiatives, and trains Armeniș youth as citizen scientists. They prioritize restored, upcycled, and recycled materials, prohibit single-use plastics, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides, work with visitors to avoid negative impacts on nature, and set aside 10 percent of revenue to fund local community conservation projects. WeWilder is recognized as a social enterprise under Romanian legislation and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Odumase Krobo, Ghana
Global Mamas produces fair trade apparel, housewares, and other handmade products in Ghana to create prosperity for African women and their families. They specialize in clothing and housewares made with hand batiked organic cotton, jewelry and ornaments made from recycled glass beads, lotions and soaps made from local shea butter, and natural paper and handwoven products made from invasive water hyacinths. The Global Mamas network pays living wages, provides steady work and safe working conditions, and supports personal and professional growth through training and workshops on topics like financial management, computer literacy, creative design, marketing, fair trade principles, and health and wellness. They are a World Fair Trade Organization guaranteed member and a Fair Trade Federation verified member. Global Mamas is registered as a not-for-profit organization in Ghana and the United States and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Cassinia delivers large-scale landscape projects that protect, restore, and reconnect Australia’s natural systems and enable people and nature to flourish. They provide customized landscape solutions including revegetation, conservation, erosion control, waterway revitalization, invasive pest and weed management, wilderness protection, ecological restoration, and regenerative agriculture. They also research and develop revegetation technologies, supply native grass seed from native grasslands across Victoria, and work with agricultural properties to protect 30 percent of land area. Cassinia Community supports the Banyan Education Fund, A Place Called Home, The Human Dignity Project, Community Reconciliation, and The Social Foundry. Profits are used to support charitable causes and nature restoration projects.
Caluire-et-Cuire, France
UNISOAP recycles used hotel soap for humanitarian purposes. They collect soap waste from hundreds of hotels across France, Belgium, and Italy, sanitize and recycle this waste into new soap bars, and distribute the recycled soap to charities and humanitarian organizations that work with refugees, homeless people, and others in need. UNISOAP also collects unsellable cleaning products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and laundry powder from brands and manufacturers and uses them to create hygiene kits. The pouches for the kits are made from repurposed hotel textiles. The recycling process is done in partnership with Fondation OVE, a Établissement et Service d’Aide par le Travail (ESAT) in Lyon, that employs and supports people with disabilities. UNISOAP is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Kundasang, Malaysia
DumoWongi produces herbal products, promotes sustainable agriculture, and provides income-generating opportunities for women in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. They offer edible flowers, fresh and dried herbs, potted succulents, herb salts, superfood powders, natural soaps, herbal salves, and hydrosols. They also make eco print lanyards, coasters, hair accessories, and gift wrap from upcycled fabric printed with natural botanical dyes. DumoWongi trains and supports local women to grow herbs and edible flowers using natural farming techniques and produce herbal products. They use 10 percent of their sales for community development initiatives.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tribe Porty is a community coworking and creative events space in Portobello, Edinburgh that fosters a nurturing environment, sparks creativity and collaboration, and benefits businesses, individuals, and the wider community. They offer offices, studios, permanent desks, hot desks, and spaces for meetings and events. They also organize entrepreneurial mindset courses, business support programs, talks, and events. Tribe Porty provides free and discounted events and meeting spaces to marginalized or financially insecure groups. They are part of Social Enterprise Scotland, Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, Social Enterprise Academy, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Action Porty, Bellfield Community Centre, and Porty Community Energy. Tribe Porty is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests all surplus to benefit their employees, members, and community.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Beadworx in Haiti offers beaded artwork that creates work opportunities for Haitian artisans, transforms lives, uplifts communities, and supports the local economy. They use handmade wire frames and glass beads to create lamps, night lights, pendant lights, wind chimes, animal sculptures, and other home and garden decor. Beadworx provides steady income, fair wages, safe working conditions, transportation services, subsidized lunches, microloans, pension plans, and supported employment for hearing-impaired team members. They are a Fair Trade Federation verified member.
Tres Isletas, Argentina
Manos del Monte upcycles textile waste and creates livelihood opportunities for rural women in the Chaco region of Argentina. They began as a meeting place for knitting and sewing workshops and evolved to offer textile waste services and contract manufacturing of fabric bags, packaging, accessories, and corporate gifts. Manos del Monte provides skills training, long-term work, and sales channels so that the women do not have to migrate to cities and can continue to care for the Gran Chaco forest. They reinvest their surplus to improve the amenities of the workshops and community centers and organize trips, events, and other programs for the women. Manos del Monte works closely with other grassroots organizations in the Gran Chaco region.
Nightcliff, Northern Territory, Australia
Impact North provides a community for Northern Australian innovators who are creating social, environmental, and cultural impact through their businesses. They offer a coworking space in Darwin, business support programs, training, workshops, events, mentoring, and advocacy. Impact North is an initiative of Enterprise Learning Projects, a registered not-for-profit that empowers remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to transform their communities through enterprise. They serve as the social enterprise peak body in the Northern Territory and work closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories.
Portland, Oregon, United States
DTOCS offers tableware from palm leaves to reduce resource use and waste and create livelihood opportunities for women in India. They supply plates, bowls, platters, serving trays, spoons, and straws made from naturally shed areca and coconut palm leaves that are collected, cleaned, pressed, trimmed, and sterilized. DTOCS provides natural, leak-proof, compostable alternatives to single-use plastic and industrial paper products. They give back by funding scholarships for disadvantaged children in the United States and India. DTOCS is certified Composter Approved by the Compost Manufacturing Alliance and certified Women Owned by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. They are a member of Members United for Sustainable Events (MUSE) the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), and Naturally Network.
Udupi, Karnataka, India
eSamudaay empowers entrepreneurs with digital tools so they can run digital businesses, serve their communities, and spark grassroots local innovations. Their platform enables small-scale local businesses, farmers, and artisans to create branded digital marketplaces and manage logistics, payments, delivery, and customer service through a simple mobile interface. The app is optimized for exchanges between local buyers and local sellers to build trust and keep economic benefits within the community. eSamudaay piloted their district digital economy approach and network economy software toolkit (NEST) architecture in Udupi and is now enabling Nested Networks in other districts. A core principle is that the value of the digital economy should accrue to the location where the data is generated. Each digital service company in their network reinvests in the district where it is registered.
Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
GOODSERCLE works to create a circular economy and reduce waste by extending the lifespan of appliances and making them affordable and accessible for low-income families in Melbourne. They collect unwanted or end-of-use bulky appliances like refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers, and ovens, refurbish and restore them to meet safety and quality requirements, and offer them at a fraction of the cost of new ones. Appliances that cannot be refurbished are carefully decommissioned and recycled. This reduces electronic waste and prevents the release of refrigerants, a potent greenhouse gas. GOODSERCLE is committed to transparent pricing, provides warranties on refurbished products, and partners with charities and community organizations to reach those who would benefit most from their services. They are a member of Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC), Zero Waste Victoria, Circular Economy Victoria, and RMIT Activator.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Fair Trade Los Angeles was founded in 2005 to educate and inspire consumers to embrace fair trade products so global farmers and artisans have the opportunity to earn a fair and sustainable living. They maintain a directory of business members committed to fair trade, educate consumers about fair trade practices, host events, campaigns, and a podcast, and collaborate with local businesses, schools, and congregations to integrate fair trade products and principles and expand community engagement. Fair Trade Los Angeles also offers fair trade merchandise and a FAIR Package subscription with a monthly delivery of a fair trade item. They worked to make Los Angeles an official Fair Trade City. Fair Trade Los Angeles is a not-for-profit member organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Wollert, Victoria, Australia
nugal biik offers native plants and seeds, supports local restoration projects, and contributes to First Nations-led initiatives that connect young people to country. Their Wollert-based production nursery grows local provenance plant species from seeds they collect locally or in their onsite seed production areas. The team works closely with clients to select local provenance flora suitable for their specific growing conditions, planting time, and ongoing maintenance requirements. nugal biik specializes in local provenance revegetation, climate-resilient streetscapes and park landscaping, threatened species reintroductions, and contract growing for partner nurseries. Proceeds are used for the nugal biik rangers program for primary and high school students and biodiversity and revegetation initiatives. nugal biik is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise. They operate under Whittlesea Community Connections, a not-for-profit community organization founded in 1973.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Studio Lutalica uplifts women and LGBTQ+ communities and crafts design solutions that resonate and inspire. Services include branding, web development, video editing, animation, editorial design, content, and strategy. They incorporate inclusive design principles to ensure all products and services are accessible. Studio Lutalica offers flexible payment plans and discounted rates for organizations and individuals that align with their mission but face financial constraints. They use a portion of their profits to provide design and development services to women and LGBTQ+ founders and organizations focused on social justice and environmental sustainability. Studio Lutalica is a Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, Agencies for Good, Consortium, and Clean Creatives.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cosecha creates apparel from industrial waste materials and promotes sustainable design and sustainable fashion in Argentina and beyond. Their collections of clothing and accessories are hand knit, woven, and sewn from upcycled and recycled materials and natural fibers. They consider environmental impact from the initial design stage throughout the lifecycle of the product. Cosecha raises awareness through their Recoleta showroom, workshops, events, installations, exhibitions, books, articles, and interviews and organizes solidarity campaigns to provide socks and blankets to people in need. They are a founding member of Asociación de Moda Sostenible Argentina (AMSOAR).
San Francisco, California, United States
HigherRing harnesses business as a force for good and helps socially responsible companies lighten their load and further their purpose through ethical outsourcing. They provide remote fractional and full-time support in customer service, executive assistance, bookkeeping and financial operations, marketing and sales, and supply chain services. HigherRing creates remote, living wage employment opportunities with above-standard benefits including health coverage, professional development training, retirement contributions, paid holidays and volunteer time, profit sharing, interest-free loans, and financial literacy training. They purchase secondhand computer equipment, recycle electronics through Homeboy Industries, monitor emissions, actively work towards reduction targets, offset through verified projects, and donate one percent of revenue to environmental organizations. HigherRing is a registered California Public Benefit Corporation and has B Corporation, The Climate Label, 1% for the Planet, Living Wage for US, and Women Owned certifications.
Margate, England, United Kingdom
AARVEN collaborates with small-scale artisan groups in Africa and Kenya to create housewares and accessories from recycled and natural materials and access international markets. They offer handwoven baskets and housewares, olive wood tableware, hand block-printed textiles, jewelry made from recycled brass, aluminum, and silver, and other ethically and sustainably sourced products through their shops in Margate and Rye, their online store, and their wholesale partners. AARVEN designs long-lasting products, provides well-paid dignified work to women in rural communities, preserves traditional crafts, minimizes waste, and packs products in recycled and recyclable materials. They consolidate orders from all the small groups they work with and ship by sea to the United Kingdom. AARVEN donates two percent of sales from Kenyan and Ugandan products to African Promise and SALVE International. They are an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Blue Patch.
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Ayu Flores offers sustainably harvested herbal products from Malaysian rainforests and supports Indigenous livelihoods. Their museum store in Petaling Jaya includes informational displays, unprocessed Kacip Fatimah and red, yellow, black, and ginseng Tongkat Ali, as well as packaged powders, teas, capsules, extracts, coffees, and honey blends. The Orang Asli are an Indigenous people known as the protectors and caretakers of Malaysian rainforests. They are licensed by the government to harvest wild herbs and other natural resources according to traditional practices. Ayu Flores has a long-term fair trade relationship with the Orang Asal Suku Kaum Semak Beri community in Pahang.
Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia
Why Warriors empowers Yolngu people in Arnhem Land to live out their full potential by restoring control and freedom, improving access to information, and building capacity and understanding between Yolngu people and the dominant culture. Their bilingual, bicultural production team maintains an online Yolngu learning site called Djambatjmarram, develops self-learning tools, organizes face-to-face workshops, provides support services for Yolngu businesses, and supports locally driven projects. They also provide cross-cultural education for mainstream Australians through their Bridging the Gap seminars, workshops, tailored training programs, an online learning portal, and the book “Why Warriors Lie Down And Die.” Why Warriors communicates in people’s language and worldview, participates as equals in the learning process, and works with whole communities through traditional leaders and social structures.
Bedford, England, United Kingdom
BookTastic works to generate a love of books and reading in all children, regardless of background. Their flagship annual festival in Bedford brings writers and illustrators from across the United Kingdom to get children excited about books and reading. Featured books are available in an online store and can be purchased for children and partner schools. BookTastic works with community groups, schools, and other partners to deliver diverse and inclusive events to diverse and inclusive audiences. Festivals and programs are free for participants. Booktastic is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
The Little Social operates cafes and catering services in Melbourne and empowers young people to lead meaningful lives through hands-on skills development and mentoring from industry experts. They offer locally roasted coffee and a menu of fresh, seasonal, and sustainable food options. The Little Social sources from local businesses with aligned values, uses compostable and recyclable takeaway packaging, and minimizes food waste and plastic waste. They provide at-risk young people with immersive training, work experience, certifications, coaching, mentoring, wraparound support services, and pathways into traineeships and long-term employment. Their pay-it-forward initiative enables customers to purchase an item from their menu for someone in need. The Little Social operates under Youth Projects, a not-for-profit founded in 1984 to support young people experiencing disadvantage and homelessness, and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).
San Diego, California, United States
Malia Designs was formed in 2005 to create fair trade accessories from sustainably sourced materials, increase economic opportunities for women in Cambodia, and support organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Their bags, wallets, and other accessories are made in Cambodia from locally available materials like upcycled feed bags, cement bags, and deadstock cotton canvas. Malia Designs partners with three women-owned businesses that employ at-risk women and people with disabilities, provide safe and dignified working conditions, pay living wages, and follow fair trade principles. They donate a portion of their surplus to stop human trafficking. Malia Designs is a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation.
Oakland, California, United States
Tercero Solutions works to rematriate the economy by helping mission-aligned social enterprises and nonprofit organizations optimize their operations and technology. They foster inclusive and sustainable growth through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, resource management, iterative evaluation, supply chain streamlining, information technology, cybersecurity, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration. Tercero Solutions pays Shuumi Land Tax to support the work of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. They are a certified SBA Women Owned Small Business, a certified California Green Business, and a member of Freelancers Union, Latinas in Tech, Natives in Tech, Techqueria, All Tech is Human, ClimateAction.tech, Collaborative Earth, and Community-Centric Fundraising.
Epping, Victoria, Australia
driverED provides affordable and accessible driving lessons and driving test support for people experiencing transport disadvantage in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Their experienced multilingual instructors offer low-cost, culturally appropriate lessons to learner drivers experiencing barriers to obtaining their driving license due to language, income, or a limited understanding of Australia’s road laws and regulations. driverED partners with local organizations that support migrant, refugee, and humanitarian entrants who require driving lessons for employment, economic empowerment, and connection. They also help women from migrant and refugee backgrounds become driving instructors, develop their own businesses, and achieve financial sustainability. driverED is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC). They operate under Whittlesea Community Connections, a not-for-profit community organization founded in 1973.
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ceangail connects community funders and volunteers with creative projects in central Scotland that attract social investment, drive local economic growth, and provide opportunities for young adults to develop employability skills. Their flagship project is the Stirling Highland Games, an annual cultural sporting event that attracts thousands of visitors. Ceangail uses these projects to deliver their Skills Connect program to local young people, inspire them to get engaged in tourism, offer practical work experience, and provide free vocational training. They work with Trees for Life to offset carbon emissions by planting trees in the Scottish Highlands, and they encourage their stakeholders to do the same. Ceangail is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland and Forth Valley Third Sector Interface (TSI).
North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Edu-fy aims to make quality education equitable for all learners regardless of location or socioeconomic situation. They work with collaborators to co-create innovative educational games, teaching resources, and projects that develop creative, collaborative, and culturally aware twenty-first-century thinkers. Straylings is a mastery game that encourages skill-building, improves problem-solving, strengthens neural connections, and reduces cognitive load. Our Essence is a literacy program that empowers children, particularly speakers of First Nation languages, to interact with the written word. The Collaborative Global Changemaker Program engages learners through complex real-world problem-solving based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Edu-fy is a member of Catalyst 2030.
Portland, Oregon, United States
One Hundred Seconds offers video storytelling for the world’s changemakers. They are a full-service video production company that specializes in capturing and distilling big ideas into short, memorable films for organizations that put people and planet first. Their flexible pricing structure supports smaller budgets and makes their services accessible for nonprofits and emerging small businesses. One Hundred Seconds creates a free promotional video each year for a local nonprofit and donates one percent of revenue to environmental organizations. They are a certified B Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet, Better Portland, and Oregon Business For Climate.
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Oxford Farmhouse is a community-based organization that turns waste fruit into award-winning drinks. They provide seasonal apple and pear pressing services and produce craft cider, mulled cider, apple juice, apple and pear juice, and cider vinegar from donated apples and pears that would otherwise go to waste. Pressing and pruning are done with help from the local community, including men who have been homeless and are getting back on their feet. Oxford Farmhouse hosts school visits and teaches children about food processing and where food comes from. They work with Edge Housing, Farmability, Abundance Oxford, and the Oxford University Nature Conservation Society. Oxford Farmhouse is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC).
Chichester, England, United Kingdom
BalmNatural creates vegan and cruelty-free skincare balms with a focus on therapeutic benefits and environmental responsibility. Their waterless formulas are produced in small batches in Sussex from natural plant-based waxes, oils, and botanical extracts. They offer a baby balm that’s safe for newborns and can be used for nappy rashes and cradle cap, skin repair balms for eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin, face balms to improve skin tone, and aromatherapy balms infused with essential oils to soothe and uplift. BalmNatural prioritizes organic ingredients and sources from suppliers committed to sustainable practices. Products are packed in reusable and recyclable glass jars with aluminum lids.
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Circular Design develops accessible websites that minimize environmental impact and contribute to a sustainable, inclusive, and fairer world. They provide renewable energy hosting services, build light, well-structured websites that reduce the carbon footprint associated with each visit, and forecast and offset emissions through FairClimateFund community-led carbon sequestration projects. Circular Design has a flexible work model and is committed to creating job opportunities for people on the move, such as refugees and asylum-seekers. They offer discounts on web design and monthly maintenance packages for small charities. Circular Design is a registered not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Belén de Escobar, Argentina
Ruca Impacto Positivo promotes responsible consumption and creates opportunities for women and vulnerable groups in Argentina through socioeconomic inclusion and cooperativism. They offer workshops, mentoring, and market access for entrepreneurs with environmentally responsible artisanal products including upcycled bags, accessories, and housewares, natural skincare, soy wax candles, recycled stationery, and wooden toys. Ruca Impacto Positivo also works with companies and other institutional buyers to develop positive impact events and transition to sustainably sourced corporate gifts. They are a not-for-profit initiative and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Castroreale, Italy
Castruriali works to restore Sicily’s long-abandoned olive trees, safeguard rare cultivars, revitalize local landscapes, and create economic opportunities for the region. They produce small-batch, single-origin extra virgin olive oils in the historic village of Castroreale. Castruriali focuses on soil health, follows sustainable production practices, and cultivates the nearly extinct Castricianella olive variety to preserve it for future generations. They use a portion of their profits to support the people and communities involved in production, invest in research, restore existing olive groves, and plant new trees.
London, England, United Kingdom
Several Seats champions, supports, and encourages ethnic minority women to share their stories and lived experiences and normalize conversations about mental health. They offer mental health and wellbeing programs, counseling, mental health journals, a supportive network, and opportunities for learning and development. Services are free for unemployed community members and people from low-income households. Several Seats is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), a MSDUK-certified Ethnic Minority Business, WBENC-certified Women Owned, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
London, England, United Kingdom
Ziimara creates functional accessories from low-impact and repurposed materials, preserves heritage crafts, and uplifts Kenyan artisans. Their Aardhi collection of artisanal handbags is made from deadstock cotton canvas, fabric offcuts, natural sisal fiber, and recycled brass. The design features are custom-created by craftspeople across Kenya with traditional skills like sisal hand weaving, handloom weaving, and brass work. Ziimara is committed to responsible sourcing for everything from business cards and posters to event displays and zippers. They organize fundraiser events for aligned causes and donate one percent of sales to nature-based solutions. Their Aardhi collection supports the TIST agroforestry initiative in Kenya.
Moonie, Queensland, Australia
Starlet Creative Industries uses drama, puppets, and theater to foster student knowledge, self-worth, confidence, and resilience. They offer puppet shows, interactive puppetry and drama workshops, and professional development programs to help teachers engage children and achieve learning objectives in the classroom. Their shows use age-appropriate stories to explore themes such as cyberbullying, screen addiction, self-image, discrimination, sustainability, and other topics aligned with the Australian curriculum. Starlet Creative Industries donates a portion of their profits to Amity Place and supports WordFest Toowoomba. They are a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Beyond Resettlement and Assimilation Resource Centre (BRARC) empowers migrants, refugees, and displaced individuals to build fulfilling lives in the United Kingdom. They provide cultural orientation, language training, employment guidance, and community integration support through workshops, courses, consultations, mentorship, tailored services, and partner referrals. BRARC offers sliding scale fees and flexible payment options and uses resources from paying clients and supporters to minimize financial barriers and provide services to everyone in need. They conduct in-person programs in accessible facilities, follow best practices for digital accessibility, offer alternative communication formats for people with visual or hearing impairments, and provide online sessions and customized scheduling for people with mobility challenges. BRARC is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
TopHat Discovery offers coaching-based services that enhance the effectiveness of people and organizations working for positive social impact. They provide space to think and courage to take action through individual, group, and team coaching, leadership development training, workshops, consulting services, and mentoring. TopHat Discovery has a sustainability policy, promotes low-carbon transport, prioritizes socially and environmentally responsible service providers, and works to reduce carbon emissions, resource use, and waste. They maintain an inclusive and accessible cost structure and use their surplus to provide pro bono and discounted services to low-income clients. TopHat Discovery is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of the Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network and Edinburgh CAN B.
Margate, England, United Kingdom
Gordon Road Area Street Scheme (GRASS) Cliftonville started in 2003 as a community volunteer group to improve quality of life for local residents and encourage children, young people, families, and elders to actively participate in society and influence the issues and decisions that affect their lives. They create inclusive spaces for residents to access cultural, recreational, and educational experiences like book exchanges, art exhibitions, community gardens, wellbeing classes, and other activities. GRASS Cliftonville assumed responsibility for The Oval Bandstand and Lawns through a community asset transfer and hires the venue for festivals, live entertainment, and other community events. Their nature recovery plan includes wildflower meadows, wildlife corridors, hedgerow planting, and the establishment of tiny forests and a wellness garden. GRASS Cliftonville is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Queensferry, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coco Chocolatier offers origin-made chocolate and supports the arts. Their drinking chocolate and chocolate bars, buttons, truffles, and sweets come in recyclable packaging and feature original artwork by independent artists. Coco Chocolatier sources from a Colombian company that partners with cacao farmers across the country, and produces chocolate couverture in Bogotá to retain more wealth within the local economy. They visit their supplier and support agricultural training programs for farmers. Coco Chocolatier is a certified B Corporation.
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Trauma Informed Leadership works with clients to integrate trauma-informed principles in corporate and community spaces to create pathways for healing, equity, and sustainable success. They offer face-to-face and virtual workshops, consulting, coaching, keynotes, and facilitated learning sessions to help people cultivate psychological safety in workplaces, understand how trauma affects the mind and body, and support others who may be experiencing trauma responses, stress, or heightened emotional states. Trauma Informed Leadership uses revenue from paid sessions to provide their services for free for small nonprofits and community associations.
Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom
Walk the Walk Family Support Services helps families work together and communicate more effectively to prevent family conflict, breakdown, and crisis and support reunification. They offer trauma-informed professional counseling, mentorship, tailored support, and practical skills and guidance for professionals, parents, and young people. Walk the Walk operates an emotional wellbeing center in Hertfordshire that provides mental health support and accredited contact centers in Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire that provide safe supervised spaces for children to spend time with parents they don’t live with. Their facilities are accessible, assistive technologies are available, and their staff are trained to work with clients who are in distress, suffering from trauma, or affected by autistic spectrum disorder, bipolar disorders, or physical disabilities. Walk the Walk is a registered Community Interest Company and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
V.L.A.D. Outreach works to make mental health care accessible to all with a focus on marginalized, vulnerable, and hard-to-reach communities. They provide compassionate crisis support, person-centered counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, Gestalt counseling, and peer mentoring in safe, non-judgemental spaces. As an outreach service, they provide home visits for bedbound individuals and others who cannot travel and offer free or donation-based support to ensure cost will never be a barrier. V.L.A.D. Outreach is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Queensferry, Scotland, United Kingdom
Otherly uses oat milk to create creamy, plant-based chocolate and minimize environmental impact. Their chocolate bars, chocolate truffles, chocolate drops, and drinking chocolates are vegan and packed in recyclable packaging. They source chocolate couverture from Colombia to keep more wealth in the country of origin and finish the products in Edinburgh. Otherly is a certified B Corporation.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Spot Solutions helps organizations embrace technology to achieve transformational change and dedicates time and resources to mentorship, professional development, and employment inclusivity. Their network of partners offers cybersecurity, digital strategy, cloud transformation, data and artificial intelligence (AI), psychological safety and well-being, and business advisory expertise. Spot Solutions is a founding partner of Mentor it Forward (MiF), a not-for-profit that connects aspiring professionals with seasoned mentors for free to help increase their employability and grow their careers. They participate in mentoring programs, provide soft skills training, and contribute a portion of all profits to MiF. Spot Solutions is a member of Volunteering WA.
Oakington, England, United Kingdom
Optimum Patient Care improves the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic diseases within primary care. They work with a network of primary care practices to offer free quality improvement programs for patients with chronic conditions and rare diseases. They also provide tailored reports, conduct clinical audits, and support clinical trials and research. Optimum Patient Care uses renewable energy and actively works to reduce their carbon footprint. They provide a real living wage, ensure fair hours and contracts, support employee representation in the boardroom, organize company volunteering activities, and apply inclusive design to their tools and resources to meet diverse accessibility needs. Optimum Patient Care contributes a portion of their profits to support clinical improvement and health education initiatives for low-income and underserved populations. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK and SME Climate Hub and have Good Business Charter accreditation.
Suleja, Nigeria
Happi Tote produces customized bags in Nigeria that reduce waste, create livelihood opportunities for local artisans, and provide an alternative to imported products. They specialize in tote bags, backpacks, laptop bags, and lunch bags made from upcycled, locally sourced, and environmentally responsible materials. They also offer training, workshops, brand consultancies, and project management services. Happi Tote helps women, teenagers, and other underserved groups acquire practical skills for sustainable income generation. They work with local talent and resources to ensure economic benefits remain within their community.
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Digital Lounge provides digital solutions for businesses and organizations that help others. They specialize in branding, print design, website development, software and app development, systems integrations, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital consulting. Digital Lounge works with community transport providers that serve people with disabilities and the elderly, health and wellness organizations, nonprofits, and other purpose-driven organizations.
Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
The Mad Machinest teaches basic sewing and repair skills and creates reusable fabric products to reduce waste. They offer machine-washable makeup remover wipes and bowl covers as locally made alternatives to imported goods. The Mad Machinest uses a portion of all profits to support education and charitable organizations.
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Gourmet Mushrooms LK helps mushroom growers in rural communities of Sri Lanka access markets and improve their livelihoods. They promote organic practices, provide inputs and management advice, and connect farmers to people interested in buying or growing gourmet mushrooms. Gourmet Mushrooms LK donates to Kiva and commits 10 percent of profits to education and community development.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Eighty Percent creates natural fiber clothing in Sri Lanka with a focus on inclusivity, body positivity, and environmental responsibility. They offer linen dresses, skirts, pants, jumpsuits, tops, shorts, and rompers in simple timeless designs suitable for a wide range of ages and body shapes. Eighty Percent works with local factories in the Colombo suburbs that pay fair wages, maintain safe working conditions, and create employment opportunities for older women. They use plastic-free compostable packaging and give leftover fabric to workers so that they can create upcycled rugs, bags, and accessories for additional income. Eighty Percent supports community development and sustainability initiatives and donates to The Angel Foundation by Kelly Felder, which provides scholarships for vulnerable girls.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
LeafLush supplies bamboo toilet paper to reduce environmental impact and protect Sri Lankan forests. Their unbleached toilet paper is made in Sri Lanka in a solar-powered facility from sustainably sourced bamboo. It is packed in plastic-free recyclable packaging. LeafLush is working to develop a full bamboo production chain in Sri Lanka to reduce reliance on virgin tree pulp and create livelihood opportunities for rural communities. They donate 10 percent of profits to forest conservation.
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Wiyaman Eco Weave Creations offers handwoven housewares and accessories that celebrate craftsmanship, empower local communities in Sri Lanka, and promote sustainability. Their hats, bags, mats, baskets, storage containers, and wedding cake boxes are made from gal laha pan, thala kola, and other sustainably sourced natural materials and provide an alternative to imported plastic products. Wiyaman provides skill development training for women and disadvantaged groups.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Healthy Treats promotes health and sustainability through nutritious food. They offer dried fruits and vegetables, powdered fruit drinks, soups, porridges, herbal tea infusions, and other nutrient-rich, natural snacks. Healthy Treats uses recyclable packaging, composts waste, sources from local farmers who prioritize sustainable agriculture, and provides agricultural training.
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