Review of Social Enterprises in England to be Undertaken

A review of the economic, social and environmental impacts of rural social enterprise in England is to be undertaken. The Plunkett Foundation is undertaking this research on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Office for Civil Society within the Cabinet Office.The research and development project will collect evidence on the contributions made by social enterprises to rural communities. It will be used to inform the understanding of Defra and other policy makers in related government departments and agencies.Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation and member of Defra’s Civil Society Board, said:...