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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. Engage directly with a wide variety of 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.

What's On

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Meet the Social Enterprises 

Engage directly with a wide variety of 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.

Social Enterprise Knowledge Hub Sessions

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11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore the business models of social enterprises – businesses with a social or environmental purpose. Participants will gain insights into how partnering with social enterprises can contribute to the social value created by their organisation’s everyday business spend.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will look at examples of how companies have integrated ESG criteria into procurement processes. It will also consider ways of navigating the challenges of balancing cost, quality, and ESG priorities.
13:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore how cross-sector collaboration in the facilities management space can lead to better procurement decisions and ultimately bring about positive outcomes for society and the planet.
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will showcase a number of leading social enterprises who operate in the workplace and facilities space and are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore how The Social Value Act and The Procurement Act are driving an increasing level of engagement between government suppliers and VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) suppliers and advice for companies on how to get started on their social procurement journey.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will look at how businesses can profit from circular economy principles and the role of innovation and technology in waste reduction and reuse.
13:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will explore how both large organizations and social enterprises can take meaningful steps toward Net Zero. From low barriers to entry to the high rewards of sustainability, we’ll discuss practical insights, real-world examples, and how sustainability can drive innovation and efficiency. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to scale, this session will show that the path to Net Zero is accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes.
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will showcase a number of leading social enterprises who operate in the workplace and facilities space and are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
11:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    Are you looking to futureproof your business while managing, fitting out or refurbishing your workplace setting? Join this session to hear case studies of how social value and net zero goals can be embedded into property management, property fit out and property refurbishment.
11:45
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will look at where partnerships between public, private and social enterprise sectors can help bring about solutions for pressing global challenges such as climate change and inequality.
13:00
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will showcase a number of leading social enterprises who operate in the workplace and facilities space and are changing the world through socially driven products and services.
14:15
  1. Social Enterprise Village
    30 mins
    • Social Enterprise Village
    This session will showcase a number of leading social enterprises who operate in the workplace and facilities space and are changing the world through socially driven products and services.

FEATURED 2025 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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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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