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The Key Room & Catering is a social enterprise of Homeward Bound of Marin that helps low income adults and people transitioning out of homelessness build employment skills and career prospects. They offer a flexible meeting and event venue, a showcase kitchen for chef demonstrations and private cooking parties, and full service catering provided by graduates of Fresh Starts Culinary Academy. The Key Room operates as a certified Bay Area Green Business with efficient lighting and rooftop solar panels for electricity and hot water. Fresh produce is often sourced from their own gardens, and service items are compostable, recyclable, or reusable whenever possible. All proceeds are used to support Homeward Bound, Marin County's largest provider of shelter and training services for homeless adults and families. The Key Room & Catering is a model member of Catalyst Kitchens, a national affiliate group culinary social enterprises.

Théla diverts plastic waste from polluting oceans, filling landfills, and harming wildlife and works with artisan communities to repurpose it into functional bags, accessories, and housewares. They collect, wash, and dry discarded plastic carry bags, garbage bags, food packaging wrappers, and large sheets used in agriculture. The clean plastic is cut by hand into yarn, wound into balls, crocheted or hand woven into circular fabric on traditional looms, and tailored under fair trade conditions into premium finished products. Théla is vegan and zero waste. Products are made with naturally dyed or azo-free organic cotton, scrap materials are donated to recycling initiatives, and packaging is plastic free. Théla offers free talks and training programs on plastic waste awareness and reduction, organizes upcycling workshops, and provides consulting services to support creative, local solutions to the global plastic waste crisis. They are part of the Precious Plastic community.

The Lanka Salad Company grows high quality hydroponic lettuce, rocket, and other salad greens. They focus on minimizing their environmental footprint and creating employment for rural people. The Lanka Salad Company uses closed, evaporatively-cooled greenhouses to grow toxin-free produce in smaller spaces and with substantially less water than conventional farming methods. These techniques enable them to create new employment opportunities in a disadvantaged dry zone region. Over 90% of their team comes from the surrounding village.

The Little Coffee Company supports female farmers in the Caribbean and Africa by improving market access and paying them a premium for their coffee and cocoa. Most of these farmers follow sustainable agriculture practices but do not have the resources to access organic certification. Specialty coffee is currently sourced from farmers in Jamaica, Tanzania, and Rwanda and roasted in the United Kingdom. Priority is given to sustainable packaging materials including compostable bags and reusable tins. The Little Coffee Company donates to Solar Aid, which brings light to rural communities, and Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, which fights inequality and helps create a fairer society for young people. They have are a member of Social Enterprise UK.

The Little Social operates cafes and catering services in Melbourne and empowers young people to lead meaningful lives through hands-on skills development and mentoring from industry experts. They offer locally roasted coffee and a menu of fresh, seasonal, and sustainable food options. The Little Social sources from local businesses with aligned values, uses compostable and recyclable takeaway packaging, and minimizes food waste and plastic waste. They provide at-risk young people with immersive training, work experience, certifications, coaching, mentoring, wraparound support services, and pathways into traineeships and long-term employment. Their pay-it-forward initiative enables customers to purchase an item from their menu for someone in need. The Little Social operates under Youth Projects, a not-for-profit founded in 1984 to support young people experiencing disadvantage and homelessness, and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).

The Loyal Workshop creates fair trade leather satchels, bags, wallets, and belts and offers alternative employment to women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade. Products are hand-stitched, made from sustainably sourced vegetable tanned leather, and designed for durability. All profits are reinvested into the business to employ more women who want to leave the sex trade. The Loyal Workshop partners with local community organizations like Humari Muskan, participates in the Freedom Business Alliance, and is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

The Mad Machinest teaches basic sewing and repair skills and creates reusable fabric products to reduce waste. They offer machine-washable makeup remover wipes and bowl covers as locally made alternatives to imported goods. The Mad Machinest uses a portion of all profits to support education and charitable organizations.

Thëmbili is organic certified coconut water made from Sri Lankan king coconuts that are grown using sustainable farming practices and harvested at the perfect time to ensure the sweetest water. The extraction and packaging process maintains the quality and nutritional value of the king coconut water with no sweeteners or additives. Thëmbili is a natural energy drink with the same electrolyte balance as blood plasma. In Sri Lanka, it is used to cure hangovers, improve digestion, support weight loss, control blood sugar, and boost skin, hair, and nail health.

The Melting Pot supports and stimulates social innovation in Scotland through coworking, collaboration, and learning. They offer flexible coworking space, virtual office services, venue and meeting room hire, and events in Edinburgh. They also run the Good Ideas social innovation accelerator and provide consultancy services on how to develop thriving coworking spaces. The accelerator equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and networks to turn ideas into positive, impactful ventures. The Melting Pot is an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland.

The Mental Health Hub by MeYouWellbeing offers mental health support and wellbeing services that are safe, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and easily accessible. They focus on serving vulnerable demographics, minority communities, and people who would otherwise struggle to access support due to finances, stigma, or other barriers. The Mental Health Hub provides tailored one-to-one therapy, group therapy, and online tools and resources. Services are free or available on a sliding scale, depending on need. The majority of their team members come from direct lived experiences with mental health challenges. They minimize their environmental impact through remote work, digitized processes, and partnering with responsible suppliers and service providers. MeYouWellbeing is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, the Criminal Justice Alliance, Homeless Link, and Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.

The Monkey & The Elephant is a not-for-profit coffee shop in the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia that employs and supports young people aging out of foster care. Their Employment Training Program (ETP) combines living wage employment, paid personal and professional skill development, and the supportive community needed to lead a sustainable, independent life. The majority of ETP participants are housing insecure and no or low income when they start the program. The Monkey & The Elephant provides individualized coaching and mentorship and ensures a stable transition to other job or educational opportunities at the end of the one-year program. The cafe serves ethically sourced, locally roasted coffee, composts the majority of its waste, and provides an accessible, inclusive, and safe community space. It serves as a hub for Philadelphia artists, makers, poets, and musicians. In addition to the cafe, The Monkey & The Elephant offers local catering and garden rental, sells coffee, tea, cocoa, baking mixes, and merchandise through their online store, and coordinates charitable donations. All proceeds are used to support former foster youth.

The Mudhouse is a travel retreat in Sri Lanka's intermediate dry zone with social and environmental responsibility at its core. They offer private accommodation in clusters of uniquely designed natural huts spread throughout the forest. The Mudhouse started with a half acre plot in 2005 and is now the custodian of nearly 50 acres. Locally guided excursions and activities are included in the price of a stay. Options include bird watching, cycling, kayaking, lake picnics, nature walks, cooking lessons, visits to ancient archaeological sites in the area, and participating in organic farming activities. Most of the produce used in the kitchen is grown on the property, and waste is recycled into compost. The Mudhouse aims to create as much local employment and benefit as possible. The majority of the team comes from the nearby village.

The Multicultural Professional Network was founded to connect professionals from all over the world living in Australia for role model visibility, career opportunities, personal development support, and collective problem solving. They assist with CV reviews, skill profiles, job searches, interview preparation, career action plans, and other advisory services. The Multicultural Professional Network also works with companies to develop strategies to hire, retain, nurture, and upskill multicultural talent. Network members have access to a community space, events, discounts, wellbeing resources, regular updates, and information on job opportunities. The Multicultural Professional Network contributes to the Australian Red Cross.

The Natural Dyer is a Yorkshire-based brand specializing in sustainable fashion and recycled garments for the conscious consumer. They are committed to transparent practices and refuse to design or make fashion at the expense of the environment and natural world. Clothing and accessories are crafted by hand and are generally made to order to reduce waste and provide inclusive sizing. Materials include off-cut and end-of-roll fabrics and secondhand clothing like wedding dresses and suiting. Fabric may be dyed with naturally occurring plant-based pigments, foraged materials, and recycled rainwater. No leather, fur, or toxic mordants are used. The Natural Dyer is inspired by the 1950s "make do and mend' era when pre-existing garments were adapted to extend their lifecycle. They participate in community events and campaign for diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

The Nature Kitchen follows sustainable agriculture practices, produces healthy, natural foods, and benefits their local community. They grow cinnamon, turmeric, coconut, pineapple, rambutan, banana, papaya, and other local fruits at Itigasara Watta, their 10-acre farm in Matara. The land has been free from synthetic agrichemicals since 2018 and is actively managed to improve soil health and increase biodiversity. The Nature Kitchen focuses on value-added products to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security, and build community capacity. They use locally manufactured machines for cutting, dehydration, and grinding and employ local villagers. The Nature Kitchen maintains a worker welfare fund and uses three percent of revenue for village development.

The Nester specializes in bird nests, bird houses, and home decor made from wood offcuts and other natural materials. They source from local suppliers and prioritize people with disabilities or from disadvantaged communities. The founder supports a rural school in Habarana and has assisted with facility development and school supplies including computers, musical instruments, and bicycles. Future proceeds from The Nester will be used to support disadvantaged suppliers and rural school development.

The Neurodiversity Network was started to break down employment barriers and help every neurodivergent person access a safe, fulfilling, and sustainable career. They offer a free career hub for neurodivergent individuals that centers lived experience and provides support, community, and resources for navigating career paths and avoiding burnout and poor mental health. The Neurodiversity Network also offers professional consulting and neurodiversity education to businesses and other employers. They work with Autism CRC, Amaze, Autism Awareness, and Neurodiversity in Business.

The Novel Refuge is a volunteer-run used bookstore that promotes literacy, keeps secondhand books in circulation and out of landfills, and supports local refugee resettlement services in the greater Baltimore-Washington area. They offer affordable used books, games, puzzles, fair trade products, and more through their shop in Laurel. The Novel Refuge is supported by volunteers who staff the store, conduct community outreach, manage the website and social media, and participate in fundraising events. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and use donations and any surplus to help refugees as they start their new lives. The Novel Refuge is a member of Maryland Nonprofits and American Booksellers Association.

The Nut Place aims to improve nutrition and promote healthy living in Africa by processing locally grown, nutrient dense nuts and legumes. They provide an affordable alternative to imported health food products, particularly for people that are gluten-free, lactose-free, or on other special diets. The Nut Place specializes in tigernuts, tigernut milk, tigernut flour, tigernut millet swallow, cashew nuts, coconut flakes, coconut flour, and bambara flour. They offer discounts and special events for people with diabetes.

The Nut's Land focuses on providing affordable cashew to the vegan community and local consumers. They source cashew from women home gardeners in Minuwangoda, Gampaha and contribute 3 percent of all sales to a community welfare fund. The Nut's Land is committed to soil conservation and sustainable agriculture practices. They have developed training materials on mulching, cover crops, crop rotations, and other topics.