GLL Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme

As one of the UK’s largest charitable social enterprises and worker-owned businesses, the GLL is well positioned to support the growth and development of other enterprises through its Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme.

The GLL focuses on empowering communities by supporting sustainable, purpose-driven businesses. In 2025, it facilitated £20 million worth of business with social enterprise supply partners and collaborated with over 60 social enterprises to help them grow and develop. Through its Business Start-Up service, it provides specialist support for social businesses as part of a wider programme.

The organisation partners with more than 200 social businesses to deliver health and wellbeing services across the UK and offers facilities and spaces to drive positive social change. In 2025, its own services generated £1.7 billion in social value, with projections exceeding £2 billion through its Accelerator Programme.

Its Accelerator Hub provides resources, guidance, and tailored programmes to help social businesses start, scale, and succeed. Practical advice, events, and masterclasses are available for those interested in running or growing a social enterprise. Opportunities include using organisational spaces, accessing funding schemes, and partnering through procurement initiatives.

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