Social Enterprise Charter

Election Campaign 2010

Let’s Get Social Enterprise In The Spotlight!

Get your MP to sign up to the Social Enterprise Charter

As the UK emerges from a recession the public demands, and deserves, a fairer and more sustainable economy: one that is built on principles of trust, transparency and ethics; one that supports a wide variety of business models.

A general election is imminent, and now is the time to build support for social enterprise.

In the run up to the 2010 election, the Social Enterprise Coalition and Social Enterprise West Midlands are asking current and prospective parliamentarians to sign up to the Social Enterprise Charter to recognise and support the work of social enterprises across the UK. More than 30 MPs have already signed up, including three party leaders - David Cameron MP, Nick Clegg MP and Caroline Lucas MEP.

Now we need your help to get even more politicians on board. We’ve put together a campaign pack so you can email or write to your local MP and parliamentary candidates and ask them to add their name to the Social Enterprise Charter 2010. The pack also includes tips for getting coverage for your social enterprise in your local newspaper.

On 21st and 22nd April, the campaign will be focusing on the West Midlands to build support for social enterprise where you are.

Visit the Social Enterprise Coalition’s website to download a campaign pack and get lobbying now!

http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/the-charter.html

http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/campaigns.html