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The Workplace Event
8 - 10 April 2025
NEC, Birmingham

Social Enterprise Village

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Social Enterprise Village

Waste to Wonder World Wide in collaboration with Social Enterprise UK to produce the Social Enterprise Village at The Workplace Event 2025.

Place ESG principles at the core of your company's facilities and workplace strategy by collaborating with social enterprises. Discover 25 exceptional social enterprises that not only deliver substantial social and environmental impacts but also offer cutting-edge products and services tailored for the facilities and workplace sector.

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Meet the Social Enterprises 

Engage directly with 24 diverse social enterprises and explore the full spectrum of ESG values from sustainability and the circular economy to social value and community engagement. Offering you the opportunity to network with exceptional organisations to help you achieve your sustainability goals and beyond.

Social Enterprise Knowledge Hub

Take a seat at our dedicated theatre space featuring thought piece panels on critical topics such as sustainability, social impact, modern slavery and diversity. Discover social enterprise showcases to see first-hand how these organisations are delivering essential products and services that are changing the world for the better.

Chill Out Zone

Unwind and recharge in the Chill Out Zone. Escape the hustle and bustle to relax in an atmosphere designed for rejuvenation. Enjoy comfortable seating, soothing ambiance and light networking as you take a break from the excitement of the event. Take advantage of this exclusive space to clear your mind, restore your balance and emerge refreshed.

FEATURED 2024 EXHIBITORS

ELCAbout Social Enterprise UK

Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) champions social enterprises in the UK, advocating for their impact and influencing policy for their success. They collaborate with mainstream businesses and public institutions to integrate social enterprises into supply chains. Their flagship initiative, the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, involves high-profile businesses committing £1 billion to social enterprises, using everyday spending to drive positive social, community, and environmental outcomes. SEUK's efforts aim to create a fairer economy and a sustainable future by harnessing the power of businesses with a social purpose.

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ELCAbout Waste to Wonder

Waste to Wonder Worldwide, a social enterprise, ethically clears office buildings, donating equipment worth over £45m to charities and schools. Their School in a Box program, initiated in 2003, supports various social causes worldwide by equipping over 1500 schools in 41 countries. This initiative repurposes and redistributes office furniture, diverting waste from landfills and addressing educational inequity. Certified NCZ Platinum Carbon Neutral, their service delivers significant carbon savings, offsetting operational emissions and preventing the need for new furniture production. With carbon savings six times their emissions, Waste to Wonder Worldwide exemplifies environmental stewardship while supporting communities globally.

 

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Facilities

Facilities

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Workplace strategy and design

Workplace strategy and design

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Technology

Technology

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Interiors

Interiors

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Furniture providers

Furniture providers

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Real estate

Real estate

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