Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs (BASE)
About us
Who are we
Activities
What we offer
Activity 1
The Association conducts analytical research on social problems and trends in the field of social and inclusive entrepreneurship and produces studies that support the formulation of evidence-based solutions. Its public initiatives aim to establish social enterprises and entrepreneurs as drivers of inclusive policies and to encourage civic participation in good practices.
Activity 2
The Association develops and strengthens human capital in the sector through training, practical academies, and mentoring for social entrepreneurs at different stages of development. It prepares opinions on new educational, economic, technical, and social instruments designed to meet the needs of social enterprises and to support the standardization of competencies.
Activity 3
The Association provides consultation to all stakeholders, with a particular focus on improving the conditions for the development of the social ecosystem at local and national level. It guides towards suitable financial instruments and advises on opportunities for the inclusion of social enterprises in project activities aimed at securing additional funding.
Activity 4
The Association mediates between social enterprises and institutions at local and national level, facilitating dialogue, coordination, and joint planning of measures in line with the regulatory framework of the social and solidarity economy. It prepares positions and expert proposals for improvements in legislation and implementing regulations, focused on transparency, public accountability, and the prioritization of social impact.
Activity 5
The Association systematically collects, validates, and disseminates good practices that can be adapted to different local contexts, including through thematic forums and working groups with the participation of civil society, public administration, and business.
News
Latest News
First workshop under the project “Organisational Strengthening of the Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs”
On 13 October 2026, the Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs (BASE) held its first workshop under the project “Organisational Strengthening of the Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs”
The Bulgarian Association of Social Enterprises is among the five organisations in Europe selected for financial support under #BeWISE+! EU
The Bulgarian Association of Social Enterprises is among the five organisations in Europe selected for financial support under #BeWISE+! EU
The Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs (BASE) was part of the delegation of the European Network for Work Integration Social Enterprises
The Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs (BASE) was part of the delegation of the European Network for Work Integration Social Enterprises at the social entrepreneurship conference Enterprise for Tomorrow in Iași, Romania.
BASME was officially accepted as a full member of ENSIE – the European Network of Social Integration Enterprises
On 29 October 2025, the Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs (BASME) was officially accepted as a full member of ENSIE – the European Network of Social Integration Enterprises. The decision was taken during an extraordinary assembly of the organization and
Round Table “Social Barometer” – Assessing the Ecosystem for the Development of Social Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria
On 2 June 2025, the Bulgarian Association of Social Entrepreneurs organized a national round table on “Assessing the Ecosystem for the Development of Social Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria – Social Barometer”, as part of the project “Social Barometer” (2023-1-MK01-KA220-YOU-0000156667).
International focus on social entrepreneurship!
On May 28, 2025, representatives of BASE – Varna took part in an international round table in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, held within the framework of the “Social Barometer” project, implemented under the EU-funded Erasmus+ Programme. The event was dedicated