Our Business GM is a cooperative (currently housed in Co-operatives UK) that exists to support organisations and individuals working in the social economy.

We aim to build wealth in communities across Greater Manchester by increasing the visibility of social economy organisations, and the products and services they sell as well as driving trade and collaboration, strengthening inclusive businesses by facilitating access to knowledge and networks.

Our Business GM is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). GMCA require us to collect and report personal data (e.g. Post Codes, Unique Tax Reference, National Insurance details and equality data on protected characteristics). The data collection is required by Government departments to evidence the range of people supported through this funding, and GMCA will share this data with the UK Government (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government). We will also share anonymised and aggregated data publicly to showcase the diversity and makeup of Greater Manchester’s social economy.

We also anonymise and analyse equalities, to better understand which groups of entrepreneurs we are reaching. We deliver further evaluation activities help us assess if we are delivering equitable outcomes to different groups of entrepreneurs. We use this to identify and share learning to improve the accessibility and inclusion of businesses in Greater Manchester.

For further information on how we securely store and process your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

For specific enquiries, please email our team using enquiries@ourbusinessgm.co.uk 

Our Business Greater Manchester's digital directory for purposeful enterprise, a space where you can connect with customer, collaborators and like-minded suppliers who prioritise impact over profit. As a member, we will showcase your products, services and organisation, access tailored business support and become part of a growing movement to build a fairer, more resilient local economy.

Its a place to grow your network, learn from other and inspire change across our city region.

You are eligible to showcase your services and products on Our Business GM if you are based within Greater Manchester and an inclusive business meaning you fall into one of the following groups within the Social Economy and the wider Impact Economy:

Social enterprises
Credit unions
Community benefit societies
Worker co-operatives (co-ops)
Consumer co-ops or any other type of co-op
Mutuals Community businesses (for profit but social purpose)
Employee-owned private businesses
Entrepreneurs/ Sole Trader with Social Purpose
Public or Anchor Institution
Academic or Research Body

By signing up to the directory you will also become a member of Our Business GM cooperative, empowering the social economy.