The People’s Business Social Enterprise UK’s
State of Social Enterprise Survey published this week reveals a thriving sector full of
promise, optimism and innovative ideas. In short: the social
enterprise sector is thriving.
It’s important to us
here at Poached Creative for two reasons.
1. It shows the sector in action
We designed and proofread the report, commissioned the photography and worked with Social Enterprise UK to
ensure it stood out from the crowd.
The project enabled us to provide work experience opportunities for two young photographers. It also provided paid work for our former trainees, proofreader Emma, and project assistant Tobias, who co-ordinated the photoshoot with five featured social enterprises.
Cardine Martin and Joel Witter gained valuable experience assisting the photographer, Agenda from Visual Marvelry, on the professional photoshoots.
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| Behind the scenes with Agenda at the Jamie's Italian photoshoot. Photo by Cardine Martin |
“I was a photographer’s
assistant. I prepared the
equipment by setting up the tripod and checking the lighting and memory card. I
also helped to choose the location and I put the clients at ease.”
She says she now understands what's involved in ‘doing a photoshoot’ and has gained confidence in her own work through the process.
2. We're leading a global movement
The second reason is to
do with being part of an exciting, global social enterprise movement, with social enterprises in the UK leading the way.
Social enterprises
represent a new and effective blueprint for doing business. In the UK the sector is growing rapidly, with an annual contribution
to the economy valued at over £24 billion. In our
current ‘doom and gloom filled’ economic climate, this is encouraging news.
Social enterprises are
flourishing precisely because they are creative, innovative, confident and diverse. You are just as likely
to see women and people from different ethnic backgrounds in the boardroom as
you are unlikely to see them in more traditional set ups. It is also common to find dynamic
groups of passionate young people who are creating solutions to self-identified
problems - the award-winning Oii My Size project is a good example.
Social enterprise could just be the answer that the nation needs. Instead of
demonising people who are unemployed, marginalised and overlooked, the sector sees people as part of the solution.
Take a look at the
innovative work from featured organisations Elvis and Kresse,
Connection Crew, Belu Water and Bounce Back.
Download the full report from the Social Enterprise UK website and join the conversation at #peoplesbusiness
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