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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Ward Community Co-operative | Citizenship and community, Employment, training and education, Mental health and well-being, Supporting social enterprise / voluntary action | We support the growth of communities within Wigan Borough via Social Enterprises working in partnership | - Social Enterprise Network for Wigan - Community Enterprise Centre facility - Backroom support for Social Enterprise - Funding and Monitoring support - Advice and Guidance on Business Development |
| Adventures Await | Citizenship and community, Conservation of the natural environment, Family, friends and relationships, Mental health and well-being, Physical health | We are a social enterprise that aims "To encourage adventurous activity in adults and children to whom there are barriers preventing them the opportunity". | Adventurous activity - climbing, bushcraft, hill walking, navigation |
| Alchemy Arts | Arts, heritage, sport and faith, Employment, training and education, Mental health and well-being, Supporting social enterprise / voluntary action |
Alchemy Arts Ltd is a BME-led media and arts organisation that specialises in using drama and other Art forms to create space for seldom heard voices. Alchemy uses innovation and imagination as an instrument for social change and participation to support people with special educational needs, mental health, dementia and addiction to develop communication skills and self-... |
We offer a wide range of film and video services, including promo videos, weddings, day shooting and many others. We offer Arts Award Accredited training workshops in filming, editing, drone flying, photography, media training and script/creative writing. We offer a range of corporate products, including Train the Trainers (Dementia), marketing, media and communications training and interview technique. We can also provide community-based workshops focusing on particular issues and topics including racism, knife crime, identity and empowerment. |
| AMFAS Ltd | Housing and local facilities | Founded in 2006, we help the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged to remain living independently, comfortably and safely within their own homes. We do this by providing gardening, handyperson and landscaping services. This includes being the 'go-to' handyperson for 2 housing association assisted living complexes. The quality and impact of our work has been recognised through a... | Gardening, handyperson and landscaping services. Gardening & landscaping: garden maintenance & clearance, fences, sheds, gates, paths, flags, block paving, power washing, pruning, hedges, gutters, brickwork/pointing, air bricks, land drains Handyperson: plastering, tiling, decorating, cleaning PVC frames/fascias, basic plumbing (leaky taps, sealing sinks/baths), grab rails, loose carpets/floorboards, shelves/light bulbs/securing wires, door chains/locks, curtain rails, draught proofing, hanging curtains/blinds/pictures, laminate floors, basic joinery, moving furniture between rooms, loud door bells, key safes |
| Aspire for Intelligent Care and Support (CIC) | Citizenship and community | Aspire are a not for profit Community Interest Company providing person centred support services to people in Salford and beyond | We support adults and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people. We also support people with mental health needs and we specialise in supporting people with dementia and people on the autistic spectrum. We provide a range of services in a variety of settings within the community delivered by our highly trained workforce dedicated to enabling individuals to fulfil their aspirations and live full independent lives. |