Meaningful Business Network
Are you looking for ways to make your business more impactful while driving sustainable growth and creating real value for your employees, customers, and community?
Our Meaningful Business Network invites you to be part of a transformative movement in York and North Yorkshire that prioritises purpose-driven business practices to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits.
What does meaningful business actually entail? For most, it probably means doing more of what you’re already doing well, but taking active steps beyond this to recognise the value of working more collaboratively towards a fair and inclusive economy, as well as realising the potential impact that this can have. Meaningful business therefore goes beyond purpose and profit, to create value for all stakeholders —employees, customers, communities, and the environment—while making a positive and significant social impact.
Contact us
We’d be delighted to hear from you. The Enterprise Works team can be contacted via:
enterprise-works@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321420
@@UoYEntWorks
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Our Plans
The Meaningful Business Network in York and North Yorkshire is committed to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where businesses, social enterprises, policymakers, and communities work together to build a fairer, more sustainable economy.
Key Objectives:
- Building a Collaborative Community: Bringing together businesses, social enterprises, and policymakers to create sustainable value and drive meaningful, transformative change across the region.
- Hosting Inspiring Events: Facilitating opportunities to connect, share insights, and collaborate on solutions that make a tangible impact on people and the planet.
- Providing Practical Resources: Equipping organisations with the tools, guidance, and support needed to embed purposeful practices and achieve measurable results.
Join us in redefining success and shaping an inclusive and sustainable economy that works for everyone.
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Join the Network
As a business leader, you know that success today is about more than profit—it's about making a positive impact. Research shows that employees value meaningful work over pay and promotions, customers prefer to support ethical businesses, and communities thrive when companies actively engage in solving local and global challenges.
By joining this network, you’ll:
- Connect with like-minded businesses and leaders: Build relationships with SMEs, large corporations, social enterprises, and policymakers.
- Share and gain insights: Learn innovative practices and strategies to enhance your business's impact while strengthening your bottom line.
- Shape the future of business: Participate in thought-provoking events and initiatives that explore new ways to address sustainability, social impact, and fair economic practices.
Best Practice
We've put together a guide to some of the best practices that help companies build a meaningful business with purpose, connection, and positive impact whilst also making a profit.
Best Practices for Building a Meaningful Business: Purpose, Connection, and Impact
Podcast
Discover why meaningful business matters in our Meaningful Business Podcast series.
Learn how purpose-driven companies are thriving in York and North Yorkshire, UK, creating stronger brands and more loyal customer relationships.
Episode one - James Fearnley - Nature's Laboratory
Episode two - Andy Simpson, Managing Director of Brightsparks Agency
More to follow
Would you like to share your journey towards meaningful business? Contact Us
Contact us
We’d be delighted to hear from you. The Enterprise Works team can be contacted via:
enterprise-works@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321420
@@UoYEntWorks
LinkedIn