Profit for purpose

1. Social enterprises and third sector.

The application of appropriate business disciplines and practices to enterprises with a social mission.

2. Traditional profit-seeking enterprises.

The channelling of a significant proportion of the profits of a traditional commercial enterprise, toward a mission to achieve social, community and environmental benefit.

See also

• Not-for-profit
• Social Business Trust
• Social enterprise
• Social impact bond
• Sustainability
• Third sector