Our vision - Euclid Network

Purpose

Euclid Network catalyses transformation towards an inclusive, equitable and sustainable economy for people and the planet.

We do this by connecting and empowering stakeholders in a trusted community of the social entrepreneurship movement that co-creates a regenerative future for Europe, and beyond.

BHAG

By 2030 Euclid Network empowers social entrepreneurship support organisations in all European countries helping to support the social economy to contribute to more than 20% of all national economies.

Mission

Euclid Network mainstreams social entrepreneurship and social innovation in Europe, and beyond, to realise an inclusive, equitable and sustainable economy for people and the planet.

Working with members and partners across Europe and beyond, we:

Contribute to the development and strengthening of enabling ecosystems, consortia, partnerships, and connections between relevant stakeholders to drive and co-create the transition towards a Social Economy (an economy for People and the Planet) through social entrepreneurship and social innovation

Share and produce thought leadership, research, knowledge and insights on Social Economy, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation and related topics and themes

Engage in capacity-building of the sector, developing economic empowerment strategies, skill profiles, education and training curricula, or make available best-in-class courses and materials of members and partners

Advocate for and influence the European and international legislative, policy and funding agenda bottom-up, representing the voice of the sector, and strengthen members’ and network participants’ EU and international engagement

Support and increase access for social enterprises and their support organisations to funding, financing, markets and trade (B2B/B2G/B2C) to help them to lead the transition towards a better future most effectively and sustainably

Raise the visibility and understanding of Social Economy, Social Enterprise and Social Innovation, and related concepts in business, academia, government and the wider society

Support thought leadership and continuous development in Impact Management and Measurement frameworks and tools and support EN members and partners to integrate leading IMM practices and expertise into their work

Values


We are Impact First	We are passionately committed to creating a positive impact, to put people and the planet first.
We act with Integrity	We walk the talk as a professional organisation and respected voice on behalf of the social enterprise movement.
We are Inclusive	Everyone is invited to join in alignment with our mission and values. We welcome diversity and seek to be representative of the entire social enterprise movement
We are Radically Collaborative	Ecosystem, not ego-system; WE, not ME. We seek for balance. Sharing is caring. Trust comes first. You give before you get. We aim to work with stakeholders who act in this spirit.
We are Entrepreneurial	Where there are problems, we see solutions and opportunities. We take calculated risk.
We are Courageous	This provides us resilience and drive to live our values and work towards transformational change and our vision in the easy as well as in the hard times.

Our People

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