The APC Definition of Social Business

The Alternative Provider Collaborative is a partnership of social businesses delivering NHS services in Greater Manchester. When it uses the term ‘Social Business’ the following is true:

APC Member organisations –

• Have a mission/objective (described in its governing documents) that will overcome a problem that threatens society (as opposed to profit maximisation) and be controlled in the interest of that mission
• Are independent of state and/or government control
• Re-invest profits/surpluses towards the mission described in the governing documents
• Are transparent regarding both operations and impact.
• Are or are working to become, accredited Living Wage Employers.
• Have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy ensuring fairness and respect for all