Social Economy

Sometimes referred to as Civil Society, we class all of the following as Social Economy organisations:

  • Charities
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Local community groups
  • Clubs and societies
  • Social enterprises
  • Unincorporated organisations
  • Industrial and Provident societies
  • Community benefit societies
  • Trusts
  • Development Trusts
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
  • Faith-based organisations
  • Study / project groups
  • Registered Social Landlords
  • Co-operatives
  • CASCs
  • Certain companies limited by guarantee and other similar organisations

If you are in any doubt about whether your organisation qualifies as a Social Economy please contact us on 0845 140 1000.