Social Enterprise
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The fact is that there are businesses all over the UK, trading, making profits, but doing so for a social purpose.
Background
Social enterprises have been around in all but name for many years, stretching back to as long ago as 1844. In recent years they have witnessed the growth of community enterprise, where businesses have evolved in poor and disadvantaged areas with the specific aim of improving the economic fortunes of their neighbourhoods. The voluntary sector, too, has become more innovative and enterprising – a review by the government has outlined a key role for entrepreneurial voluntary organisations in the delivery of public services.
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