It was an evening of deep reflection and immense pride as raiSE celebrated 10 years of shaping Singapore’s Social Enterprise ecosystem. Graced by Guest of Honour, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Minister Masagos Zulkifli, the event brought together 600 guests, including raiSE Social Enterprise members, and representatives from the Public sector, Corporations and Social Service Agencies.

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The evening opened with a showcase, themed "A Nation, Heart at Work," a powerful reminder of how our Social Enterprises have evolved and contributed to our nation-building efforts with purpose-driven businesses through an immersive showcase featuring 82 raiSE Social Enterprises members. Titled A Nation, Heart at Work, the showcase brought the role of Social Enterprises in nation-building to life through the real-life examples of inclusive products and services, reinforcing the message that Social Enterprises are integral to socio-economic development, with social impact positioned as a value creator rather than a cost centre. 

Organised into five themed zones, the showcase demonstrated inclusive products and services, leveraging social innovation and technology to increase scale and access, featuring real products, services, and solutions developed by Social Enterprises that address key national priorities, such as fostering resilient communities, capacity building for Social Service Agencies, building strong families, social mobility and inclusive employment.

The night was also marked by several pivotal milestones:

Verified Leading Social Enterprises

We recognised the inaugural cohort of 17 Verified Leading Social Enterprises, built on credibility and transparency of social impact.

The Verified Leading Social Enterprise category represents the highest recognition of raiSE's membership framework. As part of the inaugural batch, these Social Enterprises members have completed raiSE’s verification process which assessed the accuracy of their reported social impact and robustness of their impact tracking processes.

This recognition supports growing interest among corporates and investors with greater transparency when seeking credible partners for ESG and purpose-driven initiatives. This encourages more intentional and meaningful social procurement and partnerships with social enterprises that delivers real measurable impact.

Social Enterprise Advocates

The celebrations also honoured 24 Social Enterprise Advocates, many of whom were nominated by raiSE Social Enterprises members, for their vital role in developing Singapore’s ecosystem. The recognition was presented across five distinct categories, highlighting the diverse ways in which organisations can contribute to the sector.

In recognising these advocates, raiSE evaluated their impact through Intentionality, reflecting a deliberate commitment to the sector; Additionality, the unique value provided beyond standard resources; and Proportionality, the scale and sustained nature of their support.

By spotlighting these leaders, raiSE affirms the continued importance of advocates in developing a more capable and connected ecosystem.

A Decade of Dedication 

As part of the celebrations, raiSE also recognised our long-standing members who have journeyed with raiSE since day one as we built a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem in Singapore. 

Launch of Ecosystem, Orchestrated

We were also honoured to have President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister Masagos Zulkifli, Mr. Gautam Banerjee, Mr. Kian Peng Seah, Ms. Theresa Sim, and Mr. Alfie Othman unveil our 10-year commemorative publication. This book documents our collective journey.

As we look to the next 10 years, our mission remains clear: to empower Social Enterprises as they lead the way in showing that business can be a force for good. We move forward with the unwavering belief that Social Enterprises are the Future of Business.

To our members and our partners, thank you for being the heartbeat of this ecosystem. Together, we continue to build a more inclusive and resilient Singapore.

To keep the energy of the evening alive, you may find the link to the event photos here. They capture the vibrant atmosphere, meaningful connections, and collective spirit that made the celebration so special.
Please note that the image quality may appear compressed when viewed on browser; we recommend downloading the photos to access the high-resolution versions.

In the Media:

• CNA - 17 companies named Verified Leading Social Enterprises
• CNA938 Rewind - How raiSE and Social Enterprises are Transforming Business & Uplifting Communities in SG
• Zaobao - An influential force, the First batch of 17 Social Enterprises rRceived " Verified Leading social enterprise" Recognition 持续发挥影响力 首批17家社企获“领先社会企业”认证
• Tamil Murasu - Recognition for Outstanding Social Enterprises சிறந்து விளங்கிய சமூக நிறுவனங்களுக்கு அங்கீகாரம்

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