Five lessons we’ve learnt building social enterprises

Through our experiences—both successes and setbacks— we’ve gained invaluable insights about what it takes to build sustainable social enterprises. Here we share the lessons that have shaped how we operate at White Box.
Our year in review

2024 was a year of significant milestones for White Box and its social enterprises. Take a look at the progress we’re making to mainstream jobs-focused social enterprise.
New report backs social enterprises as key to long-term employment success for jobseekers with complex barriers.

White Box has released its second year independent evaluation of the federal government Payment By Outcomes (PBO) Trial.
A new era for social enterprise in Queensland begins

With a change of leadership in Queensland over the weekend, White Box Enterprises is excited by the opportunity this new government brings for social enterprise and impact investing across the state.
A second Beacon Laundry opens in Adelaide

White Box has joined forces with Bedford Group to transform a large-scale commercial laundry in Adelaide’s south into a jobs-focused social enterprise under the Beacon Laundry brand, creating up to 50 new jobs for South Australians who face barriers to work over the next three years.
First year of Financial Wellbeing Program delivers promising results

A financial wellbeing program created for, and with, jobs-focused social enterprises is delivering incredible returns for employees – giving them the confidence and skills to better manage their money.
Could you see your social enterprise in Queensland?

Together with a few key partners, we’re determined to grow the jobs-focused social enterprise community in Queensland. Are you up for an interstate expansion?
$1.8M property acquisition unlocks CERES’ capacity for growth

CERES’ expansion in Brunswick East is a great story of the social enterprise sector coming together to unlock further potential of one of the longest standing sustainability-focused social enterprises in Australia.
News alert: Philanthropy Australia spotlights White Box

Philanthropy Australia shines a light on the work of White Box and Australian Spatial Analytics.
Media alert: Beacon Laundry x Startup Daily

CEO Luke Terry talks to Startup Daily about the capital raise for White Box’s next social enterprise start-up Beacon Laundry.