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Social Business International (SBI) is a consultancy specialising in sharing knowledge and learning about successful social enterprises.

E3M-Suara exchange in Barcelona
E3M-Suara exchange in Barcelona

Its aim is for more people and communities to be able to use the power of social enterprise to make life better for them and for others.

Established by Jonathan Bland in 2009, SBI offers services including:

  • Support for social enterprise innovation in public services through the E3M initiative
  • Leadership development and capacity building
  • Hosted learning events: seminars, conferences and study tours
  • Expert policy advice
  • Reports and publications

It works with other organisations to:

  • develop mutually beneficial business activities with partners in the UK and across international boundaries.
  • exchange knowledge and skills about successful social business practice, and about the trade sectors in which they operate.

In addition to running E3M, since 2009 SBI has worked with clients and partners including:

  • Local authorities
  • The Connect Fund
  • The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
  • The Lloyds Bank Foundation
  • Social enterprise support organisations in the UK, Latvia, Italy, Greece, Spain and Australia.
  • The European Commission
  • The OECD
  • The Finnish Government
  • The ILO