Welcome to the GMSEN Social Enterprise Directory
This directory is designed to help customers find social enterprises in Greater Manchester that they can buy from or trade with. It is also intended to help individuals, businesses and organisations find social enterprises they may wish to support according to their social impact.
Social Enterprises can be searched by either key word, or you can use the sector and borough filters. This directory is focused on Greater Manchester and is free to register and use. You may also wish to use Social Enterprise UK’s Buy Social Directory which includes social enterprises from outside Greater Manchester.
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Social mission | Description of SE | Products or services sold | |
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Leigh Spinners Mill | Arts, heritage, sport and faith | To transform derelict buildings into thriving community hubs | Tenant rentals , community spaces and Heritage |
Levenshulme Old Library | Arts, heritage, sport and faith, Citizenship and community, Employment, training and education, Mental health and well-being | Levenshulme Old Library CIO is a registered charitable incorporated organisation set up in 2016 to carry forward our vision for a vibrant arts and culture centre, housed in the former Levenshulme library on Cromwell Grove. | Venue hire and meeting space |
Life Leisure | Arts, heritage, sport and faith, Mental health and well-being, Physical health | We are a social enterprise and charitable trust specialising in leisure facility management, sport, health and wellbeing | We support people to live healthy lifestyles through operation of gyms, recreational facilities and swimming pools across Stockport. We provide doorstep sport and leisure opportunities for adults and young people in local communities. We manage a renowned exercise referral programme and provide club and coach development support and run a variety of programmes to increase participation in physical activity and reduce inactivity. We also run mass participation events such as the BIG 10km Run and Tough Tribe Obstacle Course Race. |
Lingua Franca World Community CIC | Arts, heritage, sport and faith | We create opportunities for creative freelancers from minority backgrounds to share their skills and cultural knowledge and encourage creative collaboration between cultures. | - World Music and dance performances - Workshops and programming for venues, festivals and educational establishments |
Made By Mortals | Arts, heritage, sport and faith, Citizenship and community, Mental health and well-being | People-powered musical theatre exploring the health and social challenges of our times. We specialise in participation and bringing people's experience to life using theatre, music, audio and film. | Theatre shows, podcasts, activity packs and workshops |