Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a social enterprise?
- Who is The Social Enterprise Mark for?
- Where can I find out about organisations that have been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark?
- What are the benefits of holding the Social Enterprise Mark?
- Once I have applied for the Mark, what is the process regarding award and payment?
- How is the credibility of the Mark guaranteed?
- Why is RISE the authority on deciding if a social enterprise is eligible to use the Mark?
- Who decides if an organisation is eligible to use the Mark?
- What types of social enterprises are applying for the Social Enterprise Mark?
- Why are social enterprises applying for the Social Enterprise Mark?
- We think we qualify for the Mark, but do not have any externally verified evidence of achieving our social objectives, what can we do?
- Is there a charge if we apply for the Mark and do not receive the Award?
- We would like to hold the Mark but realise now that our trading levels do not reach 50%, what can we do?
- Why do some organisations claim to be a social enterprise but not carry the Mark?
- Our social enterprise is not operational in the South West of England. Can we still apply?
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