Publication How to deliver public services more effectively and sustainably: E3M Imagine 2026 report Author: Jamie Veitch Date: 24.07.26 Tags:public services, social enterprise The UK’s public services face unprecedented pressure due to rocketing demand, financial constraints and workforce shortages. These issues restrict the ability of services to meet people’s needs. Social enterprises, including co-operatives, charities, community organisations, voluntary and faith-based groups, already deliver a wide range of services effectively. But such arrangements are still exceptions to the norm. […]
Publication Scaling social enterprise innovation in public services: new report Author: Jamie Veitch Date: 13.01.26 Tags:Commissioning, procurement, public services, Social investment, social value What works and what is needed to create more effective, responsive, and sustainable people-focused public services? E3M’s new publication demonstrates the innovation and impact which social enterprises bring to people-focused public services, and the changes needed to how public authorities commission services, public procurement rules are interpreted, investment is structured and the wider role of […]
Publication Creating more effective, responsive and sustainable public services: Imagine 2025 Author: Jamie Veitch Date: 18.07.25 Tags:Commissioning, partnership, procurement, public services, social enterprise, Social investment, social value It is a pivotal moment for public services, which face increasing demand and record pressures. Resources are stretched, ‘dysfunctional’ markets have failed many people-centred services, and extractive practices are minimising resources and creating bigger problems for vulnerable people and service providers. We need to reimagine public service delivery. E3M Imagine took place on 7 May 2025 […]