The best social entrepreneurs in Sutton will be taking to the High Street this Saturday to show consumers how their weekly spend can make a difference.

Sutton Enterprise Market Place will be in full flow on Saturday, 13 September 2014 on Sutton High Street to raise awareness of ethical businesses in the borough.

The event, which starts at 12 noon and runs until 3pm, will help explain what social enterprise is and how it can benefit the community.

A fun day for all the family will also include face painting, puppets, giant tennis and performances.

Social enterprises are usually community-focused organisations which are run as a business but plough their profits back into supporting their ethical aims, such as fair trade, or running a charity.

Jill Whitehead, Chair of the Environment & Neighbourhood Committee, said:

“Everyone agrees with the principles social enterprises but not many people know what they do. Residents will be surprised to know there are a lot of social enterprises working in the borough. They are a great way of encouraging ethical businesses. So I hope everyone comes along this weekend to find out more and uses their spending power to make a difference.”