Case Studies
We want to share some of the great examples of social enterprises that we encounter in our work and for you to be inspired and learn from them. We are starting with some examples from the UK that demonstrate different aspects of what social enterprise can achieve.
Over time we plan to build this section of the site for people to use as a resource with more examples from the work we are doing internationally.
Would you like to contribute? If you have something you would like us to include here, please contact us on info@socialbusinessint.com
Sandwell Community Caring Trust (SCCT)
“From people delivering the public sector to delivering public services”
SCCT is social enterprise created through the externalisation of a local authority in-house social care service. It demonstrates how a new delivery model can bring about positive changes that save money and improve outcomes.
To learn more about Sandwell Community Caring Trust click here to download the PDF
http://home2.btconnect.com/sandwellcct/trust/index.htm
The Phone Co-op
“We have a different way of doing business. While other businesses focus on the pursuit of profits at all costs, we think about our impact on the world and how we can make it a better place while still giving our customers the best possible service.”
The award winning The Phone Co-op is the UK’s only telecommunications social enterprise with 15.000 customers who are mainly a mixture of individual customers and third sector organizations. As a co-operative The Phone Co-op distributes any profits which are not re-invested back to members via a dividend based on each member’s spend and through a loan fund which supports other co-operatives.
To learn more about The Phone Co-op click here to download the PDF
Hill Holt Wood
“Can my dad come too?”
Hill Holt Wood (HHW) is an environmental social enterprise, located in Lincolnshire in the East of England. It was set up by Karen and Nigel Lowthrop in 1996. The business is based around a highly innovative approach to managing ancient woodland of 14 hectares. HHW uses natural resources to create employment and to achieve social goals through education and training opportunities. It is a learning centre for people of all ages and abilities.
To learn more about Hill Holt Wood click here to download the pdf