Raise defines Social Enterprises (SEs) as business entities set up with clear social goals; and where there is clear management intent and resources allocated to fulfil their social objectives.

Social entrepreneurship in Singapore is still in its early days.Social enterprises provide business solutions to address unmet and emerging social needs and gaps. They have the potential to make a difference, create value and solve social challenges in sustainable ways. SEs have grown to become part of a broader system to address social needs. In an emerging trend, they also fulfil the aspirations of a new generation of Singaporeans who are passionate to do good through means other than charities, and as a part of their daily lives.

Check out our resources page for useful publications, toolkits and links to get you started on your social enterprise journey!

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Your Journey with raiSE Starts Here!

 

 


 

 

 

 

The Social Enterprise Membership Application Process

 

 

1. Apply Online

Articulate your:

  • Management Intent – Relevant experiences and expertise of the management team.
  • Business Model – Feasible business models must generate more than 50% of revenue from trading activities.
  • Social Impact – Identify target beneficiaries and social gaps to be filled.
 

 

 

2. Evaluate Social/Business Outcomes

New applicants will be invited for an online interview for us to understand your:

  • Management Intent – Clear intentions to make social outcomes the core objective of the business.
  • Business Model – Feasibility and sustainability of the business, demonstrated with concrete plans.
  • Social Impact – Resource allocation of at least 20% to fulfil social outcomes, measured using raiSE’s Social Value Toolkit (SVT).
 

 

 

3. Approve Membership

Membership application may take 6-8 weeks for approval including the validation process for your Social Enterprise. You may view our membership terms and conditions here.

  • Membership is awarded based on the business model and social outcomes achieved.
  • Members are unified by a collective brand in raising awareness for SEs in Singapore.
  • Membership status is renewed annually based on the sustainability of business and social achievements.
 

 

 

Membership Fees

Provisional/Full Social Enterprise Members

$300 for new Social Enterprise Members;
$100 for yearly renewal (within 6 months from date of expiry)

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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