About Us
Since 1985, Social Enterprise Kent has been supporting communities, individuals, and businesses to shape a better tomorrow. We work in partnership with our whole community to build the skills and relationships needed to create positive change.
Our story is intertwined with the stories of the people we touch – people like you. We don’t just dream of change; we roll up our sleeves and make it happen, hand in hand with our vibrant community. Join us as we turn ideas into reality, one endeavour at a time. Together, we’re not just changing lives but creating a legacy of compassion, support, and community.
Come, be a part of the Social Enterprise Kent family – where every action, every partnership, and every smile makes our community stronger.
Social Enterprise Kent Conference
- £1 million of funding distributed to local grassroots VCSE organisations
- 1128 Hours of business support to VCSE organisations across Kent & Medway
- 2797 Learners upskilled through our Training division
Strategic Objectives
We are driven to innovate in the creation, organisation, and management of social enterprises and small businesses, continuously seeking sustainable solutions.
Our commitment to inclusivity means we leave no one behind. We work tirelessly to bridge gaps and create opportunities for all.
We are catalysts for positive change, supporting the regeneration of deprived areas in Kent through job creation, skills development, and other programmes. We put communities at the core of everything we do. Our actions are guided by a deep respect for the unique strengths and needs of each community we serve.
We build not just for today but for a sustainable tomorrow, ensuring that our efforts have a lasting impact on individuals, communities, and our planet.
Our overriding organisational priority is simply to refocus Social Enterprise Kent on its founding objectives, namely:
- To provide support for people, particularly in areas of deprivation or for those most disadvantaged, to increase health and wellbeing and gain skills and/or employment.
- To support the creation, organisation, and management of social enterprises and small enterprises; and to help develop a way of supporting them to be sustainable.
- By creating jobs and skills, to support the regeneration of deprived areas in Kent.
Our Values
Our values aren’t just words on a page; they’re the heartbeat of Social Enterprise Kent, shaping how we engage with our internal team and external partners. We believe in keeping things real, and our fantastic staff embrace these values openly.
- RESPECT: Treating people with respect promotes independence and growth.
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Pursue continuous improvement, in everything we do.
- DELIVER ON PROMISES: We are committed to meeting or surpassing financial and performance targets and impact goals.
- SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE: Demonstrate social responsibility throughout our actions and activities.
- POSITIVITY: We cultivate a positive attitude and humour in our approach.
- KEEP THINGS SIMPLE: Embrace simplicity in all we do. Simple yet effective.
Social Impact
Social Enterprise Kent is a community interest company, which means that all of our operational activities are guided by a commitment to maximising our positive social impact for our target market – the people, communities, and businesses across Kent.
As a social enterprise, we commit each year to monitoring our business performance in order to exceed our operational and financial objectives, but we place equal importance on making a tangible social difference.
Put simply, we are a successful, ethical business dedicated to shaping a better tomorrow by building stronger communities. By browsing our website, our socials, and meeting our wonderful team, you’ll learn about everything we do and see all the direct impact we have.
Our Awards, Accreditations, and Memberships
Working in partnership with
SEUK Certified – Business for Good Badge
Kent County Council
Macmillan
Community Fund
EU
EKHCP
UK Government
SI
Level Up
NHS