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The  world  of  Social  Enter5rise
“Social  Entrepreneurship  begins  with  the  simple  act  of  star>ng  a  business.
Anyone  can  become  a  social  entrepreneur.
All  you  need  is  drive,
passion  to  help  others,
and  a  great  idea.  
Successful  businesses  solve  problems.”  

Richard  Branson  -­‐  Founder,  Virgin  

 “Many  exi>ng  new  companies  
are  showing  that,  with
social  objec>ves  in  their  DNA, they  
are  beKer  equipped  for  a  future  
where  transparency,  accountability,  
fairness  and  sustainability  become
the  norm.”

Sophi  Tranchell  -­‐    

Managing  Director,  Divine  Chocolate
“For  marginalised  popula>ons,  such  as  the  Indigenous  popula>ons  of  Canada,  economic  
growth  from  a  social  enterprise  model  is  a  necessary  condi>on  to  eliminate  the  poverty,  
poor  educa>on  and  housing  shortages  that  many  communi>es  face.  
Through  social  enterprise,  and  the  crea>vity  and  innova>on  it  brings  to  the  
market,  we  can  provide  real  and  sustainable  solu>ons  to  the  challenges  that  
have  blocked  opportunity  for  marginalised  popula>ons  the  world  over.”  

Rt  Hon  Paul  Mar>n  -­‐  Former  Prime  Minister,  Canada

“I  wholly  believe  that  social  enterprise  is  the  future  of  business.  It  allows  us  to  use  
the  market  whilst  crea>ng  change  in  a  sustainable  way.  To  me,  as  the  founder  of  a  
social  enterprise,  it  is  amazing  to  see  so  many  people  support  our  cause  while  
respec>ng  us  a  fully  func>oning  company.  

I  love  how  I  can  pin-­‐point  two  sets  of  water  problems  encountered  on  a  daily  basis    
in  the  UK  and  Africa  and  use  a  business  model  to  solve  these  problems.  It  is  also  
amazing  to  see  other  like-­‐minded  social  enterprises  solve  issues  that  are  important  
to  them.  We  support  each  other  through  knowledge  and  encouragement.”  
Edwin  Broni-­‐Mensah  -­‐  Founder,  GiveMe  Tap
“Social  enterprise  to  me  means  crea>ng  a  business  that  promotes  innova>ve,  flexible  and  
crea>ve  solu>ons  to  depressing,  difficult  social  problems.  The  leader  of  a  social  enterprise  
is  a  trail-­‐blazer  who  is  driven  and  determined  to  effect  change  and  to  make  a  visible  social  
impact.  

Having  not  even  known  what  a  social  Enterprise  was  four  years  ago,  I  am  now  a  living  and  
breathing  social  enterprise  in  everything  I  do  -­‐  developing  ideas  that  generate  income  but  
that  ensure  social  transforma>on.

I  love  pioneering  ventures  that  get  the  work  done,  cut  out  all  the  middle  management  and  
whose  employees  and  leaders  are  not  afraid  to  have  courageous  conversa>ons.  Social  
enterprises  and  their  craYy  crea>ve  leaders  grow  the  social  economy,  invest  in  people,  care  
passionately  and  will  always  turn  obstacles  into  opportuni>es.  They  have  to  have  a  dual  
focus,  LOVE  and  MONEY.  We  both  they  will  create  ripples  of  great  social  and  economic  
significance.”    

Jacqui  Johnson-­‐Lynch  -­‐  Founder,  The  Brink

“Something  is  trying  to  be  born  in  the  world  -­‐  a  new  way  of  crea>ng  wealth  and  value  
that  does  not  create  inequality  and  environmental  damage.  It  is  not  limited  to  one  
sector,  there  is  a  long,  long  way  to  go  and  we  haven’t  yet  worked  out  a  shared  
narra>ve.  There  is  so  much  to  be  pessimis>c  about  in  the  world,  but  to  opt  to  be  
social  enterprising  means  to  choose  to  believe  it  can  be  different  and  to  commit  
oneself  to  the  long  haul.”    

Liam  Black  -­‐  Director,  Wavelength  

“Social  enterprise  to  me  is  about  doing  business  with  purpose  and  not  just  focusing  on  the  boKom  
line.    

It’s  about  finding  that  happy  medium  where  we  are  crea>ng  innova>ve  products  that  change  our  
lives  posi>vely,  but  we’re  s>ll  able  to  make  a  profit.  Social  enterprise  gives  one  person  the  power  to  
change  anything  they  think  is  stopping  the  human  race  from  progressing  into  a  living  sustainable  and  
fulfilled  lives  by  allowing  them  to  put  people  first.  The  beauty  of  this  is  recognising  that  when  we  put  
other  people  first  we  can  spot  opportuni>es  to  crea>vely  solve  problems  in  society.    

Ideally  we  would  live  in  a  world  of  super  humans  living  super  human  lives,  where  our  planet  is  
environmentally  healthy,  resource  is  in  abundance,  personal  ambi>ons  are  constantly  being  
achieved,  poverty  doesn’t  exist  and  we’re  all  equal,  but  we  don’t.  With  social  enterprise  though,  liKle  
by  the  liKle  we  can  design  lifestyles  that  realise  these  desires.”    

Celeste  Houlker  -­‐  Editor,  Live  Magazine

“Social  entrepreneurship  isn’t  mainstream.  
It’s  doubted,
challenged,
and  as  a  social  entrepreneur
you  oYen  fight  an  uphill  baKle.

Richard  Loat  -­‐  Chief  Execu>ve   However,  as  entrepreneurs,  

and  Founder,  Footy  for  Food   we’re drawn
to  take  on  the  
impossible.”
“Social  enterprise  is  about  
harnessing  your  talents  and
    experience
to  help  and  support others  in  society.”

Peter  Jones  -­‐  Founder,  Peter  Jones  Founda>on

“In  recent  years,  we  have  increasingly  seen  social  ac>on  ini>a>ves  become  
more  visible  and  take  a  wide  variety  of  forms.  Currently  we’re  witnessing  a  
transforma>on  of  tradi>onal  models  into  more  responsible  ones.  The  social  
enterprise  model  is  rising  to  the  surface,  and  not  just  as  a  label  but  as  real  
ac>on.”    

Anastasia  Andritsou  -­‐  Head  of  partnership  and  programmes,  Bri>sh  Council
 “The  no>on  of  trading  for  people  and  planet  
is  the  most  exci>ng  concept  in  terms  of  a  fair  
and  more  just  world  that’s  available  at  the  
moment.  It’s  an  opportunity  to  do  things  
differently,  to  focus  on  societal  change  and  
break  away  from  the  status  quo.  If  the  no>on  
can  become  mainstream  and  consumer-­‐led  I  
really  believe  it  has  limitless  poten>al.  
Entrepreneurs  from  all  walks  of  life  can  author  
new  solu>ons  to  age  old  problems  by  blending  
money  and  mission  to  affect  a  fairer  future  for  
us  all.”  

Alastair  Wilson  -­‐  Chief  Execu>ve,  School  for  Social  Entrepreneurs  

“Social  enterprise  gives  back  to  the  community  
and  is  for  the  good  of  the  many,  not  the  few.  

Whether  as  a  consumer  or  a  producer,  we  

can  all  play  a  part  in  ensuring  the  success  of  
the  ethical  and  responsible  in  business,  and  
the  failure  of  the  unethical  and  irresponsible.
That  is  social  enterprise.  It  is  not  an  
alterna>ve  to  business,  it  is  business.”

Lord  Victor  Adebowale  -­‐  Chief  Execu>ve,  

Turning  Point
“Social  enterprise  means  a  healthy  disrup>on  to  business  as  a  usual.  It  means  people  are  growing  
>red  of  businesses  that  seek  to  achieve  ‘profit  at  all  costs’.  It  means  businesses  that  exist  for  
people  and  the  planet  are  coming  out  on  top.  Social  enterprise  is  part  of  the  answer  to  the  toxicity  
that  has  infiltrated  capitalism.    

It  is  the  belief  that  we’re  onto  something  that  could  help  tackle  some  of  the  society’s  greatest  
social  and  environmental  challenges.  It  is  a  movement  led  by  the  people,  for  the  people.”    

Peter  Holbrook  -­‐  Chief  Execu>ve,  Social  Enterprise  UK

“Social  enterprises  solve  cri>cal  social  problems  in  a  
sustainable  manner  using  an  entrepreneurial  approach.    
They  oYen  start  with  an  idea  that  can  grow  and  mobilise  
en>re  communi>es.  

They  are  not  about  charity;  they  are  businesses  that  want  to  
be  measured  up  and  prove  their  worth  in  the  marketplace.    
A  marketplace  that  will  change  thanks  to  social  enterprises.    

The  social  goal  is  not  an  add-­‐on  for  them;  it’s  an  integral  part  
of  the  business,  without  which  it  wouldn’t  have  a  reason  to  
exist.”  

Eva  Varga  -­‐  Director  of  porbolio  performance,  NESsT

“For  me,  social  enterprise  means  business;  a  business  that  creates  so  many  benefits  it  
makes  us  ques>on  why  we  didn’t  work  this  way  before.

Social  enterprise  means  people  can  buy  products  and  services  they  
want  and  create  social  change  at  the  same  >me.  For  example,  we  
sell  beau>ful  organic  baby  clothes  and  donate  100%  of  our  profit  to  
babies  in  need.  Our  customers  enjoy  high  quality  products  and  
enjoy  knowing  they’re  transforming  children’s  lives.    

Social  enterprise  makes  us  thing,  why  buy  anywhere  else?  Social  
enterprise  means  I  can  help  tackle  a  global  issues  I  care  about  -­‐  
children  living  in  poverty  -­‐  in  a  crea>ve  and  passionate  way.  

It  means  babies  in  horrific  situa>ons  get  new  starts  in  life.  It  means  
doing  my  job,  running  a  company,  seeing  our  profits  in  ac>on  and  
enjoying  being  part  of  a  sector  revolu>onising  the  way  we  do  
business.  Social  enterprise  is  the  future!”  
Cecilia  Crossley  -­‐  Chief  Execu>ve,  Fom  babies  with  love  
 “I  do  believe  it  is  possible
to  make  money and  give  back  to  
benefit  the community and  the
environment  -­‐   it  just  takes some
insight,  planning  and  accountability.”

Sheetal  Walsh  -­‐  Founder,  Shan>  Life

“Our  current  economic  models  have  not  served  us  well.  For  many,  this  has  led  to  a  general  mistrust  of  prosperity  on  
personal  and  business  levels.  Unfortunately,  that  mistrust  has  been  well-­‐founded  in  many  cases  but  this  ahtude  is  not  a  
healthy  one  for  any  economic  community.
We  need  new  models  that  enable  companies,  customers  and  communi7es  to  prosper  together.
Social  enterprises  are  part  of  the  answer  to  this  issue.  By  blending  financial  and  social  goals  to  build  long-­‐term  value,  we  
can  build  an  economy  that  has  sustainability  and  contribu>on  as  a  core  part  of  its  purpose.  This  explains  why  social  
enterprises  are  becoming  so  popular.
We  all  know  we  need  something  different  and  we  expect  those  making  profits  to  become  part  of  the  solu>on  rather  than  
contribute  to  the  problem.  Social  enterprises  are  a  key  part  to  puhng  long-­‐term  sustainability  before  short-­‐term  profits.”

Richard  Morris  -­‐  Founder  and  Managing  Director,  The  Giving  Machine
“Social  business  is  the  economic  opportunity  of  the  21st  century.  The  world  is  living  a  crucial  moment,  
poverty  and  exclusion  are  everywhere.  

In  emerging  countries,  a  growing  popula>on  needs  to  be  fed,  needs  an  access  to  educa>on  and  
healthcare  whilst  the  planet  resources  are  more  constrained.  In  the  mean>me,  developed  countries  are  
struggling  to  fight  unemployment,  poor  housing  and  exclusion.  The  current  economic  system  has  proved  
to  be  inefficient  to  solve  these  problems.    

Social  business  is  an  opportunity  to  answer  world  issues.  It  has  demonstrated,  through  a  pragma>c  
approach  and  innova>ve  sustainable  economic  models,  that  is  is  a  convincing  way  to  rethink  our  
economic  system.  Social  business  is  not  only  our  way  out  the  crisis;  it’s  also  the  opportunity  of  a  new  
world.”    
Nicolas  Hazard  -­‐  Chairman,  Le  comptoir  de  l’innova>on  
“Business
must  be
for  profit,
but  profit  must
also  be  for
purpose.”

Mads  Kjaer  -­‐  Co-­‐founder,  MYC4

Ask  yourself  what’s  your
vision, your  why,  
and  what’s  important.

Then  have  the  courage  and  wisdom  to  create  your  life  around  your  answer.

Lisa  Messanger
Be responsible Be fearless!
for yourself
and your own future. 
One  person  can  make  
a  difference  &  
everyone  should  try

John  F.  Kennedy  

 In  a  
gentle  way,
you  can
shake  the  world.

Mahatma  Gandhi