• Development Finance Institution or Donor Agency

BiD Network

The British Council's Global Social Enterprise programme draws on the UK's expertise to support the development of social enterprise and social investment in the UK and other countries and share best practice and create opportunities between them. The programme was launched in China and Indonesia in 2009 and is currently operated in 24 countries. The programme is delivered with partners who share our determination to support positive social change, sustainable development and inclusive growth. They provide business consulting, study tours, networking opportunities and funding support, enabling proven social enterprises to scale up their beneficial activities.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

  • Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism

    • Classroom / seminar training
    • Competitions / prizes
    • Peer to Peer / Network-based Support

  • Nonfinancial Support

    • Access to networks and partners
    • Business strategy and planning
    • Ideation
    • Sector development
    • Governance structure
    • Investor showcases

  • Intervention Type

    • Provide nonfinancial services to entrepreneurs directly
    • Provide financial support to intermediaries
    • Conduct research on the sector
    • Invest into funds

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Agriculture & Food
    • Education
    • Artisanal
    • Culture

  • Stakeholder or Business Model Focus

    • Women entrepreneurs
    • Youth entrepreneurs
    • Minority or previously excluded population

  • Impact objectives

    • Capacity building
Close