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Your Journey with raiSE Starts Here!
As a Social Enterprise
Are you a Social Enterprise looking to join raiSE and gain access into the social enterprise ecosystem in Singapore? Perhaps you are a business interested to make the transition into a Social Enterprise?
The raiSE membership is open to all registered companies that possess the following qualities of a Social Enterprise and a proven social impact track record. Upon submission, your application will undergo the necessary validation processes to assess if your company meets the requirements.
raiSE defines Social Enterprises (SE) as a business entity set up with clear social goals where there is clear management intent and resources allocated to fulfil social gaps and needs.
You Are A Social Enterprise If You:
1. Have The Following Characteristics
- Generate majority of revenue from provision of goods & services
- A clear business plan to achieve financial sustainability & profitability
- Have clear social goals to address social needs & service gap
(in an inclusive & non-discriminatory manner!) - Clear allocation of resources to fulfil social outcomes
- Management or founder has a clear intention to make social goal(s) the core objective(s) of the business
2. Support Persons In Need Or At Risk
Generally, a person in need or at risk is identified when they experience a deprivation in at least one of the following areas:
- Economical (e.g. low income, risk of poverty, social exclusion)
- Mental (e.g. dementia, depression, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviours)
- Social (e.g. social isolation and discrimination)
- Physical (e.g. mobility issues, inability to perform daily activities)
3. Address A Social Need/Gap
Your business should achieve at least one of these desired impact outcomes areas through the provision of:
- Employment Opportunities
- Education
- Skill Development
- Basic Living Needs
- Economic Tools & Services
- Health Care or Social Care Products & Services
- Products & Services to Improve Mental Health & Well-being
- Capacity Building for Organisations in the Social Sector
- Solutions and Initiatives for Environmental Sustainability
Membership Benefits
With raiSE
Exclusive
Networking
Join us at networking opportunities with partners, corporates and social enterprise champions during key events and conferences.
Advisory Services & Capability Development
Build capabilities by leveraging on customised toolkits for impact measurement, complimentary business service offerings by partner organisations, discounts on training programmes and 1-to-1 advisory services for enterprise development.
Promotion
Be featured on print media articles, gain more eyeballs through social media campaigns and establish online presence by being listed on the social enterprise directory. Sell your merchandise at our FestivalForGood, Asia’s largest SE marketplace, and gain visibility among thousands of socially conscious consumers.
Funding
Apply for grant support and be considered for investment opportunities that are exclusively for members only.
Membership Benefits
With Our Partners
DBS Social Enterprise Package
Open an account with no initial deposit or minimum monthly balance.
Energy With A Difference
Enjoy preferential rates on Electricity from Sembcorp Power and lower your operating costs!
Save on Event Fees With Peatix
Enjoy SE package of 5% per chargable ticket + receive free $500 Marketing Credits on Peatix Booster Services
Discounted Licensing Rights
Discount on content licensing rights to use media articles for commercial and marketing needs.
Provisional Membership
Provisional membership will be granted to companies and/or startups that have conducted due validation/pilot of their social enterprise model but have yet to establish track record of social impact.
Upon achieving their social impact, the Provisional membership may be converted into a Social Enterprise membership after an annual review.
Social Enterprise Membership
The Social Enterprise membership is open to all social enterprises that have established a track record in social impact.
Membership Fees
Provisional/Full Social Enterprise Members
$300 for new Social Enterprise Members;
$100 for yearly renewal (In light of the COVID-19 situation, To aid with immediate cash flow needs, all membership renewal fees for submission received from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 will be waived.)
As an Individual
If you are an individual or an aspiring social entrepreneur looking to be connected to the SE community, you can join us as an individual member to gain key insights and explore opportunities.
Individual Membership Benefits
Exclusive
Networking
Join us at networking opportunities with partners, corporates and social enterprise champions during key events and conferences.
Advisory Services &
Capability Development
Build capabilities by leveraging on customised toolkits for impact measurement, complimentary business service offerings by partner organisations, discounts on training programmes and 1-to-1 advisory services for enterprise development.
Membership Fees
Individual Members
$50 Annual Fee
The Social Enterprise Membership Application Process
1. Apply Online
Articulate your:
- Management Intent – Relevant experiences and expertise of the management team.
- Business Model – Feasible business models must generate more than 50% of revenue from trading activities.
- Social Impact – Identify, target beneficiaries and social gaps to be filled.
2. Evaluate Social/Business Outcomes
Articulate your:
- Management Intent – Clear intentions to make social outcomes the core objective of business.
- Business Model – Evaluated based on the feasibility and sustainability of the business and demonstrated with concrete plans.
- Social Impact – At least 20% of resources are allocated to fulfil social outcomes, measured using raiSE’s Social Value Toolkit (SVT).
3. Approve Membership
Membership application may take 6-8 weeks for approval including validation process for your Social Enterprise. You may view our membership terms and conditions here.
- Membership is awarded based on the business model and social outcomes achieved.
- Members are unified by a collective brand in raising awareness for SEs in Singapore.
- Membership status is renewed annually based on sustainability of business and social achievements.
The Individual Membership Application Process
- Apply Online – Make Payment of $50 and wait for confirmation
Membership Fees
Individual Members
$50 Annual Fee
Provisional/Full Social Enterprise Members
$300 for new Social Enterprise Members;
$100 for yearly renewal (In light of the COVID-19 situation, To aid with immediate cash flow needs, all membership renewal fees for submission received from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 will be waived.)