What we do
Enactus Nottingham is a not-for-profit, student-led organisation that exists within the University of Nottingham. We work to transform the lives of people in need through the power of business. We do this by setting up social enterprises that provide employment and their by-product does both social and environmental good.
Enactus Nottingham runs social enterprises both in the UK and internationally, with a team of over 115 students at the forefront of social entrepreneurship; laying the path for change.
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We work by identifying problems and carrying out needs assessments to come up with solutions to real world problems.
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We have strong partnerships with the communities we work in, as well as in the corporate world to aid our delivery.
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We work closely with the University of Nottingham, in order to harness their diverse expertise to help further our social enterprises' success.
Our mission
We believe in harnessing the power of business to create sustainable and scalable change to a diverse range of beneficiary groups around the world.
Our student-led teams continually experiment with and innovative new business models to truly transform the lives of others.
Therefore our mission is to:
'Create business. Transform lives.'
What is Enactus?
UN Sustainable
Development Goals
In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for sustainable development. These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us. At Enactus, we’ve found an approach that works. One that creates sustainable, lasting change. Entrepreneurial action and business innovation that creates social impact.
Together, we can achieve the Global Goals.
Our Impact
14
SDGs
76
Students
10
Projects
7
National Championships
2
Innovation Teams
1787
Lives Impacted
2019/20
106 Tonnes
Co2 Emissions Prevented
2019/20
£54,421
Revenue Gernerated
2019/20
26 Tonnes
Food Saved From Landfill
2019/20
Our achievements
2020
2019
2018
Enactus World Cup Semi-Finalists
Enactus UK National Champions
Ford COVID-19 College Challenge
UoN Sustainability Award
Universitas21 Most Impact Award
Cascade Grant
Enactus World Cup Semi-Finalists
Enactus UK National Champions
UoNSU Community Patner of the Year Award
Cascade Grant
Enactus UK National Semi-finalists
The Wilko Social Entrepreneurship Award
Ford Motor Company Fund Award
Cascade Grant
2017
2016
2015
Enactus UK National Semi-finalists
Enactus World Cup Semi-Finalists
Enactus UK National Champions
Enactus UK National Semi-finalists
Green Gown Award for Enterprise and Employability
Our projects
Local Projects
International Projects
Harvest Hub
Commercial Ventures
Foodprint
Tackling food waste and food insecurity through Nottingham’s first social supermarket and a surplus food redistribution network.
CodeX
Improving the employability of children and young people by providing inclusive coding courses suitable for those with autism.
Altrua
Tackling social isolation, loneliness and sedentary behaviour within the elderly through art therapy, mindfulness, chair exercises and qigong.
Razoration
Equipping homeless individuals with employable skills to enhance their job prospects, bringing them out of poverty and improving their standard of living.
U-Cycle
Encouraging an active, environmentally friendly lifestyle that contributes towards the health and well-being of our academic community through affordable bike rental services.
Empower
Empowering the future generation of women and their communities through producing sustainable reusable pads and encouraging a safe space for conversation surrounding menstruation, through an innovative education programme.
Harvest Hub
Employing agribusiness solutions in Kenya through sustainable poultry farming.
Our Executive Board
Our sponsors and partners
Contact us
UoN Business School North Reception, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, NG8 1BB