Social enterprise

For many companies, the challenge of becoming a social enterprise would be a distant dream and something of a long-term strategy – no matter their passion. It comes as a surprise to many when I say that I am the CEO of the oldest…

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I vividly remember the feeling of apprehension and shock I felt when I was forced to shut down the physical operations of Masala Wheels - the food and beverage social enterprise that I co-founded - in start of the Covid-19 pandemic. My…

SINGAPORE — Social entrepreneur Sylvia Teng was inspired by her deaf friend and business partner to co-found a social enterprise to provide jobs for deaf people in the food and drink industry. Social enterprise F&B Don8uri, which was…

May 20, 2022 The contribution of the University of South Australia to an international social enterprise project, which has supported over 15,000 agricultural enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa, has been…

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The world of community radio is a challenge, but Noods is getting better and better.…

Bambuhay, a social enterprise using bamboo cultivation and entrepreneurship, said it was working with a Canadian company to accelerate bamboo planting in the Philippines to meet growing demand. Mark Sultan Gersava, founder and…

Students of PES University Bangalore have won the 6th edition of Azim Premji University National Level Social Enterprise Idea Challenge held at the University Campus BangaloreAzim Premji University Social Enterprise Cell organizes the Idea…

Ramirez said she and the SEG board are still planning a long timeline for her transition, but the next leader is likely to arrive in 2022. Her acquaintances at a private-sector company that has an international footprint.Get the Rhode MapA…

Popular Tech Tyfu Twf program uses vertical farming to inspire students to further their education and find employment in STEM subjects and teach skills in the workplace Schoolchildren in Anglesey will gain hands-on experience with…

Paboy Bojang is the creative force behind In Casa by Paboy and hopes to raise funds to enable it ... transform the company into a social enterprise. In Casa de Paboy "The journey ahead has the potential to be…

Tourism is back on Vancouver Island, as evidenced by the fact that a 1,200-passenger Holland America cruise ship arrived in Victoria Harbor on April 9, the first cruise ship to arrive there in addition!-->…

The Digital Leaders 100 Awards recognize teams and individuals working hard behind the scenes to deliver the UK's digital transformation. The awards have recognized and celebrated these digital pioneers from across the UK and from the…

THE EDINBURGH Remakery, an environmental social enterprise, has won a Queen's Award for Enterprise. The social enterprise, based in Ocean Terminal, Leith, has been recognized for its environmental sustainability, coupled with the growth of…

An Edinburgh social enterprise is celebrating being among 12 fellow Scottish winners of one of the UK's most prestigious business awards.Thirteen companies were among the 232 winners announced at the Queen's Awards for Enterprise on…

What is BOBC? The native token of Bob Eco who is dedicated to fighting poverty and pollution, BOBC is the world's first cryptocurrency from a for-profit social enterprise. Leveraging equity and assets, BBOBC aims to fulfill its mission…

A Belfast-based company has partnered with a social enterprise to provide digital work placements for people with learning disabilities and autism. It is hoped that the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Our “social enterprise” award, sponsored by Gentian, will be awarded to the social enterprise that has made the most significant difference to its “target beneficiaries”. Do you know anyone like that? If so, you can…

West Lothian social enterprise The Larder has received £30,000 from a charity radio group in recognition of its work in tackling food insecurity in our communities. The Larder has received funding from 'make some noise', the official!-->…

SINGAPORE - Social entrepreneurship is gradually taking root in Singapore, raising hopes that it will solve some community problems whose scope is too narrow to attract private investment. However, early-stage support from the traditional…

Tech Tyfu Twf Vertical Farm in a School Popular Tech Tyfu Twf program uses vertical farming to inspire students to further their education and find employment in…

I had been invited to give a talk on a non-profit master's program, to talk about earned income, creativity and innovation.It's a topic close to my heart: it's the topic I help big charities with all…

Yetunde Elebuibon, Founder of Knowledge Pool, explains, “It is no surprise that older people in today's society face various barriers, as their specific digital needs are often overlooked in favor of the younger generation. »Yetunde…

The directors of Yellow Jigsaw, Grace Dyke and Kirsty Day A The Greater Manchester social enterprise has secured investment to expand its projects which enable people aged 7 to 70 to develop their reporting and media…

Musician and participant - Noise Solution Submitted by Noise SolutionThe award judges praised Noise Solution, an internationally renowned social enterprise that helps young people in Suffolk and Essex struggling!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

Deputy Agriculture Minister Madalitso Kambauwa -Wirima commended the Scottish Government for the role it is playing in developing the social enterprise sector in Malawi. Kambauwa-Wirima observed that the Malawi Scotland Partnership…

The first masters group from the School of Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies at Excelsior Community College launched their social enterprise called IMG Sourcing Solutions. The social enterprise is in partnership with Excelsior…

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The processing area will allow Woodside Arran to increase its fruit and vegetable production by up to 50%.Woodside Arran has secured an investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to erect a steel frame shed on his farm in…

When your life is all about helping others, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. Such was the case with Marjorie Tenchavez, a social justice leader and advocate for organizations such as Metro Assist and Amnesty…

In 2020, we have seen anti-racism rise to the top of the public agenda. For businesses, this meant it was high on the agenda for their staff, customers and partners. Companies were urgently looking for ways to act on diversity and…

UK - Advertising agency Brothers & Sisters will become a social enterprise with all future profits going to charitable causes. Social enterprises are organizations that trade…

The Circle, which rents work and event space to social enterprises, charities and community groups, has announced its move to the new Michelin Scotland Innovation Park (MSIP) in Dundee, where it will rent nearly 7,000 square feet of…

It's strange to think that a few t-shirts, bucket hats, tea towels and water bottles could really mark serious social change. “I started House of Darwin to tell the story of my homeland through the perspective of a true local and wanted to…

By Dr. Axel Kravatzky Warning: the opinions presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the organizations with which he is associated. Comments and feedback that move the regional dialogue forward are…

Quinn (left) and Jacob work at the Etico Hotel. Photo: Wolter Peeter Quinn, the bar assistant at the 19-year-old Hotel Etico, can barely contain his excitement. The following week, he tells us while…

March 11, 2022, 9:41 a.m. | BY Ricki Green | No comments Make-A-Wish Australia has…

Yetunde Elebuibon created Knowledge Pool in 2019 and competes against some outstanding candidates in the Social Good category, including the Head of Broadcast and Live Production Operations at TikTok.The BTA Awards celebrate black role…

The Saint Lucia Youth Business Trust (SLYBT), in its efforts to support the development of social enterprises in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean, has officially launched its second cohort of the Social Business Incubator. The Social…

Social enterprises in the East Midlands are encouraged to tap into more than £16million in funding to help their communities recover from the impact of Covid-19. The Social Enterprise Support Fund (SESF) has re-opened applications, with!-->…

An Israeli rating agency once requested technical assistance from Pradip Shah after he spoke at an SEC event in the United States. The agency planted 100 trees in his honor as a token of appreciation for his help and guidance. The…

By BFELG: #AntiRacismInAction: The voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, includes Chine McDonald, Director Theos, Catherine Witherington, Managing Director, Voluntary Action Doncaster, and Maddy Desforges OBE, CEO, NAVCA.…

Impact investing in the UK totaled £58bn in 2020, according to the first market estimate, released today by the Impact Investing Institute. The report, Estimation and description of the UK impact investment marketshows that impact…

David Hunter, CEO of AEL with Ross Lazaroo-Hood and Sitki Gelmen of Soilèir GroupMagheramorne's social enterprise Clearer Water and its water brand have been acquired by Soilèir Group for an undisclosed sum.Located on the shores of Larne…

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority Grants available: up to £30,000 Deadline to apply: March 20, 2022 Who is the funding for? Community and volunteer…

Masala Wheels, an accredited social enterprise that has been empowering marginalized communities since 2015, is expanding its range of capacity building programs for future local changemakers with a digitally driven economy. Distinctive…

In recent training sessions, Yetunde Elebuibon, founder of Knowledge Pool, and her team have supported people from no less than ten different countries alongside those who have resided in Doncaster all their lives.“In a class last night I…

Social enterprises in the West Midlands are being urged to tap into £16.3million in funding that will help their communities recover from the impact of Covid-19. The Social Enterprise Support Fund (SESF) reopens!-->…

In his new book, Freer Spreckley, who pioneered the concept of social enterprise in the UK in the 1970s, looks back at the short history and ideas of social enterprise. Here…

A short interview with the founders Interviewer: "How was Synergy4S born?" Founder (Didier Paradisi): “It all started with a great day of hiking. The sun was shining and the landscape had a mix of golden and green hues that made the view…

Fiona Small started the organization in 2011 (Young Mums Network)A Peckham-based social enterprise initiative has launched a financial support network to help mothers cope with soaring living costs.Established in 2011 after the London Riots…

Established in 2011 after the London Riots by Fiona Small, the Young Mums Support Network (YMSN) was created to provide mothers with essential support and advice and teach them skills they never had the chance to to acquire.As bills rise…

While the lingering uncertainty we all face can make it difficult to predict what's to come, Belinda Morrissey, CEO of the English Family Foundation and Chair of the Social…

A social enterprise that helps women victims of domestic violence get back to work has grown from four employees to 44 after securing new contracts with a major building contractor. Commercial and domestic cleaning company Thrive Group!-->…

Australia's first social enterprise bakery is embarking on a fundraiser for the first time. F&P's Fiona Atkinson sat down with the team to find out more. "Learning to make sourdough is difficult," says Cindy Carpenter, chair of the…

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) (www.Paradigmhq.org), a pan-African social enterprise is set to organize a series of digital rights advocacy sessions dubbed Digi-Talks with Focus in 10 African countries using his short film Focus…

The Adam Bradford Agency (ABA) has developed its 'Everyone is a Changemaker' program to create an inclusive and supportive environment for learning and growth Social campaign communications agency ABA aims to reach one million young…

An academic from Lancaster University Management School has started a new role working with one of the region's largest social enterprises to provide wider access to education.Dr. Radka Newton, Senior Lecturer in the Department of…

One of the main beneficiaries of this service is Michelle, 42 years old. Michelle has additional needs that impact her mental health and her ability to socialize. After years of trying supported schedules and struggling to settle in,…

SOCIAL entrepreneurship has been providing much-needed small-scale services to the heart of our communities for decades. However, while this model continues to thrive, it no longer provides a fully accurate representation of…

Paint Pots Nursery and Preschool in Southampton has been sold to Hampshire-based social enterprise Launchpad Early Years. Owned and run by David and Anna Wright, the group of nine nurseries was purchased by…

Suchiram Foods made a humble start, engaging people with disabilities in its unit A cold has forced Sridhar R, an intellectually disabled person, off work for a week, but he can't wait to get back. From his home in Keelkattalai to…

Connacht have confirmed that work on the Sportsground's €30m redevelopment project will begin this summer, with the first phase involving digging up the existing main grass pitch and replacing it with an artificial surface.This first phase…

What is social prescription? Ingrid Abreu Scherer: Up to one in five UK patients see their GP for problems which are not exclusively or even mainly treated by medical treatment; researchers also found that about 80 to 90% of health…

Endless hours in front of a slide deck can get confusing - make sure to bounce your ideas off other people. Image: UnsplashGet help and an outside perspectiveIt's easy to become so familiar with your business that you almost forget what…

SCCUL Enterprises CLG has been voted Social Business of the Year 2022 by the All Ireland Business Foundation. In a virtual ceremony just before Christmas, the local social enterprise was announced as best in class for the year. SCCUL…

(The Magazine Plus Editorial): — Los Angeles, CA January 4, 2022 (Issuewire.com) — Whether figuring out how to book the job or figuring out how to produce a feature film on a tight budget, stuntwoman turned Social Entrepreneur Michelle…

Over the years, my preferences for scented candles and soaps have shifted from the fragrant dessert range to softer floral scents such as lavender and citrus. I find the latter has more of a calming effect which helps to wind down for the…

SJ Power Inc. is a social enterprise and manufacturer of face masks with the "Singramy" brand, well known for its quality products and using only household materials. Also engaging in many international activities, in October SJ Power…

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Dec 24 (ANI/PRNewswire): Adani Group, India's fastest growing portfolio of companies, will institute the Adani Award for Social Enterprise – India's largest annual social award . This was announced by Gautam Adani,…

Getting funding can be difficult for any entrepreneur, but how do you find a funder whose mission matches that of your business? RSF Social Finance's VP of Lending advises on how to do this. Photo by Klaus Vedfelt via…

The campaign supports and recognizes local nonprofits, charities and social enterprises The Piper Project is this year's winner of the Social Enterprise Superheroes campaign, StartUp Sault Ste. Marie announced in a press release…

Martin Macleod, CEO of ILM Highland (right) and Kenny Horsfield, director of recycling operations.ILM Highland will sell refurbished Chromebooks starting at £ 70 at its Alness store, providing affordable computing equipment!-->…

Breadcrumb Links Local news Erica and Spencer Hogan started The Piper Project shortly after losing their daughter. They have collected and donated over 2,100 pounds for the Sault Area Hospital Maternity Unit over the past…

January 20, 2022 UK Social Value Sectoral Conference What: The half-day event will host experts in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds. They will aim to demystify ESG from the point of view of social value and to…

Jay Boolkin examines why social entrepreneurship is becoming more popular in Australia. Using business as a force for good has taken the world by storm, and for good reason.…

The dating industry show IBTM World in Barcelona in early December saw the launch of a new community-based social enterprise for the industry: Origin'All. The company works with local, destination-specific vendors to create authentic…

The cash injection is the second made by Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) in Homes for Good, which will use the funds to buy up to 50 properties in Glasgow and the West of Scotland for people with disabilities. access social housing,…

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A "gentle" exercise program aimed at keeping the elderly, the infirm and those with medical conditions safe from COVID in shape was recognized at a national awards show. Hamilton-based MorphFit Gentle Movement offers a bespoke community!-->…

Social enterprise Social Streets has launched The Slice, a new print title for residents of Tower Hamlets in London. The free 32-page color title, which hit our doors on November 16, has an initial circulation of…

Kalopsia Collective, which is run by husband and wife couple Adam Robertson and Nina Falk, has moved to premises in Dunfermline. Its expansion will create two jobs immediately, and another 15 machinist positions will be created over a…

Amber Womens Refuge in Kilkenny is to benefit from a grant of over €9,000 under the Outreach Initiative for Social Enterprise Program (ARISE). Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys TD…

Text size: A- A + Calcutta (West Bengal) , Dec 3 (ANI / BusinessWire India): The highly anticipated Tata Social Enterprise Challenge 2021-22 returns with its 10th edition to find…

Pepper Labs, an accredited Malaysian social enterprise, was announced as the recipient of the Distinguished Inclusive Business Award at the 2021 ASEAN Business Awards held virtually Tuesday night. They have been recognized for their…

SINGAPORE - A company that has diverted more than 40 tonnes of food waste from landfills over the past year to feed the black soldier flies it raises for animal feed has been recognized for the work it does for the sustainability of food…

Social Traders' Tara Anderson and Bella Borello explain why now is the time to lift the curtain on social enterprise and show the world that business for good can, and…

Social Investment Scotland (SIS), in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland, has launched a £ 5million fund to help social businesses, charities and community organizations transition to a zero carbon footprint. The Social!-->…

ZAGREB, November 26, 2021 - After running a successful crowdfunding campaign, social enterprise Da-Mogu has launched an online store at www.damogu.org where knitted hats can be purchased, the company reported on Friday.The crowdfunding…