We believe business is a force for good
For almost 20 years, Social Traders has been Australia's industry body for social enterprise and social performance.
We are Australia’s certifier of social enterprises and provide a range of social enterprise support. We've directly supported over 1,100 social enterprises across the country since 2008.
We support corporates, SMEs and government to deliver and report on social performance. We connect them with social enterprises - catalysing $1.4 billion in contracts for certified social enterprises from over 300 of Australia’s largest businesses and governments since 2018.
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Two decades of impact
We were founded with a simple belief, to make social enterprise and social performance business as usual. Since 2008, we've partnered with over 300 of Australia's leading businesses and government agencies, and supported more than 1,100 social enterprises to make purpose-driven business the new standard.
We've facilitated $1.1 billion in contracts to social enterprises, shaped procurement policy at a State and Commonwealth level, and built Australia's most trusted certified social enterprise network.
6,000+
Unique social enterprise in our sector insights dashboard
$1.1 billion
In contracts delivered to social enterprises and counting
1,100+
Certified social enterprises that we've supported
300+
Business and government members we've worked with
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How we create change
Our ambition is a thriving social enterprise sector at the heart of an economy where social performance is business as usual.
We work across five areas.
We're Australia's certified of social enterprises and we're building the country's social performance standards - giving organisations a credible benchmark to build their impact outcomes.
We help businesses move beyond good intentions to deliver measurable social performance, confidently navigate complexity and show outcomes that decision-makers understand.
We build relationships between certified social enterprises, corporates and governments to enable growth of the sector.
Specialist support for businesses to deliver and embed social value. Technical knowledge and practical skills for those new to social performance.
As a trusted, independent voice to government and across industries, we help shape the policy landscape for social enterprise and social performance.
What drives us
Our values are how we show up for each other, for our members, and for the communities we serve.
- Impact champions
We’re passionate about building a thriving social enterprise sector - Credible achievers
We have a relentless drive to deliver for customers - Bold trailblazers
We’re pioneers who chase bold opportunities - Collaborative connectors
We’re generous in working towards shared goals - Legendary team
We’re an inclusive team that has fun
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Our team
We're united by a shared belief in the power of social enterprise to change lives - always ready to show up for our customers and community.
Our board
The Social Traders board bring deep expertise in senior leadership and governance across the corporate, government and social sectors.
Two sides of the same mission
Drive social performance. Lead your industry.
Business and government
Navigate mandatory reporting, build a social performance strategy, and move beyond good intentions to measurable outcomes. We give you the tools, data and expertise to do it with confidence.
Get recognised. Grow your trade revenue.
Social enterprises
We certify social enterprises with the leading standards in Australia, trusted by corporates and governments. We provide support and advocate for the sector at every level. We'll help you unlock opportunities and scale your impact.
Our supporters
Our supporters, sponsors and collaborators are helping create a fairer and more equitable Australia.
Make a donation
Social Traders has a vision. By 2030, we plan to unlock more than $5b in demand for social enterprises, enabling social enterprises to create over 44,000 jobs, deliver 6 million training hours, and deliver community services and donations of $128m. You can support us by making a donation.
Social Traders Ltd (ABN 42 132 665 804) is endorsed as a recipient for deductible gifts (DGR) covered by item 1 section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.