Social, Environmental and Economic Enterprise Pathway

WQ.28/2026

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

BY DEPUTY H.L. JEUNE OF ST. JOHN, ST. LAWRENCE AND TRINITY QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2026

ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026

Question

"Further to  Written Question 336/2025 regarding the SEE (Social, Environmental and Economic) Enterprise Pathway pilot, and the report stated as being prepared for publication in early November 2025, will the Minister advise –

1. when this report will be published;
2. the learnings from the pilot pathway and what recommendations, if any, have been made;
3. whether any enterprises on the SEE Enterprise Pathway successfully accessed the Better Business Support Programme and, if so, how many; and
4. what determination, if any, he has made in relation to any future SEE Enterprise Pathway programme and how any such programme might operate?"

Answer

The SEE Enterprise Pathway was delivered as a pilot project by Jersey Business during 2025 and was primarily focused on training and development. The SEE Pilot received a total of 127 registrations for its online training and Community of Practice events, with a further 24 registrations for Jersey Business courses. 58 individuals and 34 businesses were supported. Satisfaction was high with the School for Social Entrepreneurs online training and Community of Practice events with 98% of respondents saying they would recommend the courses and events. 100% of respondents' spoke of increased knowledge and 84% of increased confidence as a result of attendance.

1. The report will be published as part of the forthcoming Arts, Culture and Heritage Delivery Update 2025 which will be published in early April 2026.
2. The recommendations are divided into two phases with phase 1 focused on refining the definition of social enterprises (as distinct from other third sector organisations) and promoting social enterprises in Government procurement. Phase 2 would then involve identifying a suitable intermediary body to support the accreditation, advocacy and training of social enterprises and build a funding ecosystem.
3. One of the five organisations in the SEE cohort applied for Better Business Support Programme (BBSP) funding. The organisation applied for two grants: Productivity and Skills and was successful in both applications.
4. 2026 will be a year of consolidation. Much can be gained by the pilot programme, and consideration will be given to potentially defining social enterprises in legislation to distinguish it as a third way' from both the private and charitable sectors. In determining this, further consideration will be given to partnerships between Government and social enterprises to deal with more strategic issues such as nursery provision and an ageing population and ongoing health care offered. As to who will operate this, that is still to be determined.