Invitation to participate in State of Social Enterprise Survey 2013

We are issuing the following information on behalf of Social Enterprise UK:

Social Enterprise UK has commissioned BMG Research, an independent research agency, to carry out a phone survey of social enterprises in the UK. The aim of the survey is to find out what is working and where the problems are so that Social Enterprise UK can work with you to provide solutions. This survey is a vital piece of research providing information on the social enterprise landscape. It is the only piece of research that looks exclusively at social enterprises and is widely cited by Government, social enterprise support bodies, think tanks and social enterprises to help create a more supportive environment for the sector.

We would very much welcome your views – the survey should take around 25 minutes, and the answers you give will be kept entirely confidential. For your assurance BMG Research abides by the Market Research Society’s code of conduct and the Data Protection Act.

Social Enterprise UK is the national body for social enterprise and they represent a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations. They believe that social enterprise is the right way to do business and work with their members to promote social enterprise and best practice, inform policy, lobby government and conduct research. If you have any queries about the Social Enterprise UK please visit their website at http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk, where you will also find contact details.

If you are able to participate in this phone survey please email Lys Coleman, the BMG Research Director responsible for the project, at lys.coleman@bmgresearch.co.uk. The deadline for entries to the phone survey is Tuesday 19th February.

We very much hope you will be able to participate in this important piece of research, and thank you in advance for your time.