We aim to increase the contribution of the social
enterprise sector towards the North Somerset economy.
This sector includes charities, clubs, cooperatives, housing
associations, mutually-owned companies, societies and voluntary
organisations.
They are all involved in generating revenue and we recognise
their significant contribution in providing jobs, goods and
services across the district.
Social enterprises can be entitled to up to 80%
business rate relief as long as they fulfil certain
criteria.
In 2005 we assessed how much social enterprise contributes to
the overall local economy in our
Audit of the Social Economy of North
Somerset.
The information we gathered has since been used to inform and
develop work connected to the Local Area Agreement designed to
support the growth of the sector.
For business advice for social enterprises in North Somerset
please contact
the North
Somerset Enterprise Agency on 01934 418 118.
For more information contact our
Economic Development Service.
