ARVO – the Finnish Association of Social Enterprises
The Finnish Association of Social Enterprises, ARVO, is a membership-based, not-for-profit association and an active network of social and value-driven enterprises in Finland. We have over 70 members and our mission is to help them succeed.
ARVO is the leading advocacy organization promoting the interests of social enterprises in Finland. We foster ethically and economically sustainable entrepreneurship. According to our vision social enterprises are influential actors in the business sector and contribute to building a more sustainable society. We also promote visibility and reputation of social and value-driven enterprises.
What we do?
We offer our members:
- Advocacy to improve the conditions for social enterprises
- A strong and influential network, as well as a platform for collaboration and business development
- Up-to-date information on themes related to social enterprise
- Communication and visibility
- Personal advice and coaching for implementing successful and socially impactful business
- Trainings and events
We also participate in various projects that promote social entrepreneurship.
Who can join?
You can join us as a full member, an organisational member, or a supporting member. Full members and organisational members must meet the characteristics of a social enterprise:
- The primary business objective is to provide societal benefits. The company’s social mission and impact objective are reflected in all of its activities and communicated openly. Often, the social mission is also written into the company’s articles of association or rules.
- The company uses the majority of its profits to further its social mission.
- The company’s operations are transparent and adhere to good governance practices. The company strives for inclusivity and democracy in its governance model.
As supporting members, we welcome companies and organisations that wish to promote the conditions for social enterprise and value-driven business.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or inquiries regarding our work, membership, services or just social entrepreneurship!