In March, the company hosted a Knowledge Exchange workshop that brought together customers, partners and social enterprises to explore how organisations can generate measurable impact through procurement and supplier relationships.
The session included contributions from representatives of Clarity, Social Enterprise UK, and three social enterprises: Amplify Goods, WildHearts Group and Belu. Discussions focused on the role of social procurement in building a more inclusive and sustainable business ecosystem.
Andy Daly, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Social Enterprise UK, explained the concept and potential of social enterprises during the workshop, outlining how these organisations can contribute to economic and social impact through business activity.
Kirsty Given, Director of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability at Clarity, described how the company has developed its approach to social value in recent years. “Since joining Social Enterprise UK as a supporter member, it has helped us move from isolated initiatives to a more strategic, supply-chain-led approach. We realised that our greatest opportunity wasn’t just what we did internally, but how we could influence externally, through our suppliers, our customers and our partners.”
Over the past year, Clarity has collaborated with Social Enterprise UK to conduct a comprehensive procurement review, identifying opportunities to incorporate social enterprises into its supply chain.
According to the company, adjustments were introduced where potential impact was high and operational disruption was minimal. The initiative aims to enable both customers and internal teams to integrate social enterprise procurement into their purchasing decisions.
The company has also incorporated social value considerations into venue selection processes to ensure alignment with its sustainability approach.
Since October 2025, Clarity has redirected nearly £10,000 of its procurement spending to social enterprises, with plans to increase that figure significantly by the end of 2026.
Participants attending the workshop confirmed that their organisations are committed to developing sustainable and responsible supply chains, reflecting growing interest in collaboration with social enterprises.
The workshop forms part of Clarity’s ongoing Knowledge Exchange programme, through which the company organises sessions throughout the year to address industry topics and developments relevant to its customers.
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