The best club in the world
Our members are legends. They are using their trade to tackle homelessness, reduce waste, prevent suicide, employ those facing barriers, enable Indigenous-led entrepreneurship and much more. When you join WASEC, you become part of a community, connected to other purpose-driven leaders like you.
We offer three types of membership for social enterprise members, associates and individuals. It’s currently FREE to join for 12 months.
Member Benefits
Social enterprise
Discounted tickets for WASEC events, conference and partner forums
Capacity building and training opportunities
Monthly e-newsletter with the latest updates
Use of the WASEC logo on your website and publications
Listing in the WASEC social enterprise directory
Invitations to exclusive networking events
Social media promotion for your initiatives
Access to WASEC networks
Online resources for all stages of social enterprise
Invitations to working groups on key topics
Advocacy support at local, state, and federal levels
Opportunity to become an elected board member
Associate
Discounted tickets for WASEC events, conference and partner forums
Monthly e-newsletter with the latest updates
Invitations to exclusive networking events
Social media promotion for your initiatives
Access to WASEC networks
Invitations to working groups on key topics
Referrals from/to our social enterprise members
Opportunity to become an elected board member
Individual
Discounted tickets for WASEC events, conference and partner forums
Monthly e-newsletter with the latest updates
Invitations to exclusive networking events
Access to WASEC networks
Invitations to working groups on key topics
Membership
Membership Criteria
If your business makes a profit but exists specifically to make the world a better place you could be eligible for WASEC membership. The Board reviews and approves applications on a monthly basis. Our criteria is aligned to the global standards for social enterprise. These are:
Purpose over profit
Social enterprises have a clear primary social or environmental mission (set out in governing documents and communications).
Self-sustaining
Social enterprises generate income from sales of products or services. While they might attract grant funding and sponsorship, this is not their only source of revenue.
Surplus $$ is reinvested
Social enterprises reinvest profit into the pursuit of their mission. So instead of paying shareholders and owners, they are accountable to their purpose.
Structurally sound
Social enterprises have different legal structures but the same aim – to benefit the community. Rather than maximising profit and shareholder value, social enterprises prioritise their social purpose.
Ethical and transparent
Social enterprises aspire to do good while operating to the highest ethical standards. They treat supply chains with respect, and pay their staff the living wage.
