Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme

As one of the UK’s largest charitable social enterprises and worker-owned businesses, we’re in a great position to support the development of other enterprises through our Accelerator support programme.

£20M worth of business with social enterprise supply partners in 2025

Collaborating closely with social enterprise partners across the UK to sustain and grow their business.

Supporting over 60 social enterprises and businesses to grow and develop

Our Business Start Up service provides specialist focus for social businesses as part of its wider programme.

We are proud to partner with over 200 social businesses to deliver health and wellbeing services across the UK

Organisations and social enterprises are using our facilities and spaces to drive positive social change in their communities.

Supporting social value generation

In addition to the £1.7Bn of social value generated directly by GLL’s own services and activities in 2025, we estimate this figure will exceed £2Bn with those involved in our Accelerator Programme

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Start

What is a Social Business

Discover how social enterprises like GLL put people before profit and see if the business model works for you.

Social business support

From tailored programmes and events to masterclasses and additional support, see how we can support your social business.

Accelerate

Start Up to scale up
If you’re in South London or West Kent, find out how GLL’s business Start Up Service can support you.

Running a social business with GLL

Practical advice for starting and developing your business with our support, and opportunities for future and existing partners.

Impact

How we collaborate with others

See how we work with other social businesses to inspire your next move.

GLL spaces

Our spaces, your mission. See how you can use our spaces for your social business.

If you’re ready to turn your social business ideas into positive action, our Accelerator hub has a whole range of advice and resources to guide you on your way to success.

Interested in becoming a social enterprise? Take your first step.

In need of some funding to grow your business? Search our list of UK-wide funding schemes. (link to Accelerator Social business support webpage)

Interested in partnering with GLL to supply goods or services? Learn how we work with social businesses through our procurement opportunities.

Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme

Empowering communities through supporting sustainable, purpose driven business

Values that drive us forward

Accelerator Hub

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Impact

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