Communities are stronger as a result of social enterprises, the Prime Minister has told people working in the sector at a Downing Street reception to mark Social Enterprise Day.
Gordon Brown said such businesses are making a “huge difference” and are an inspiration to other people.
He met those working in the sector, including representatives of businesses shortlisted for this year’s Social Enterprise Award England.
The PM said:
“Whatever job an individual is doing for whatever social enterprise in the country, you are doing something very much bigger than simply the task that you are carrying out. You are actually making our country a better, fairer and more successful country.
“You are building communities in this country that, without your help, would not be strong at all. You are making a younger generation see the importance of community solidarity and people working together for the common good.”
He was joined at the reception by Minister for the Third Sector Angela Smith and Cabinet Office Minister Tessa Jowell, who announced the winners of the Social Enterprise Award.
Ms Jowell said social enterprises were “capturing the zeitgeist of today” and would be very important in the future.
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