Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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This note describes the make up of what is often called the economic third sector or social enterprise.
Social Enterprise (796 KB , PDF)
This note describes the make up of what is often called the third sector or social enterprise. This is a category of social and economic activity that covers a great range of sectors. From funeral parlours, banking and retailing to health and football clubs with almost everything else in between. The well-known players include the Co-operative group and buildings societies such as the Nationwide, John Lewis and the Loch Fyne group.
The distinguishing features of social enterprise is that there is some form of control over the enterprise by its membership, and that the profits from the enterprise are primarily used to the common benefit of the enterprise. The note describes the size and characteristics of co-operatives, mutual societies, community interest companies and credit unions.
Social Enterprise (796 KB , PDF)
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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