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IMCV. “The End of Charity…?” - the Social Enterprise model David N. Brady MA FCA Partas 20 June 2012. Bio. Accountant, consultant, entrepreneur Partas SEU WINSENT/ WISEA CAI / Rise Foundation / DCU “Doing Good” CAI Publication in 2013. Topics.
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IMCV “The End of Charity…?” - the Social Enterprise model David N. Brady MA FCA Partas 20 June 2012
Bio Accountant, consultant, entrepreneur Partas SEU WINSENT/ WISEA CAI / Rise Foundation / DCU “Doing Good” CAI Publication in 2013
Topics Definitions (and more definitions…) 3 tier Social Enterprise model 6 biggest opportunities in Social Enterprise “But I’m a Charity…” Developments nationally More about structures Things to think about….
End of Charity? Nic Frances book Questioning of Aid Model Cuts in Government Funding Business and Entrepreneurship solutions The tidal wave of Private sector SB services Mentoring need on business model
Definitions Social Enterprise “A business established to achieve primarily social goals using business disciplines, means and processes.” Social enterprise or trading wing? Social Entrepreneur “Individuals who ignite social change by challenging the status quo and using their entrepreneurial skills and talents not for financial gain but for public or social benefit.” SEI Is entrepreneurship and charity compatible? Does charity tackle causes or stem the flow?
Social Entrepreneurs Best Known Social Entrepreneurs Mohammad Yunus John Bird Jamie Oliver/Leon Arts Sister Stan Caroline Casey
Partas Origins in last recession 4 enterprise centres in Tallaght FETAC accredited training centre DVP Social Economy unit Tallaght Trust Fund WINSENT/WISEA
SE Opportunities The 6 Major Social Enterprise opportunities for business start-ups
1. Tourism
2. Undertaking
3. Security
4. Professions
5. Health & Education
6. Social Housing
“But I’m a Charity…” The Social Enterprise route raises questions about- Effective Governance Corporate Structure Organizational Structure H.R. Skillsets etc.
Developments in Ireland Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Arthur Guinness Fund, Ashoka Clann Credo, Social Finance Foundation Appointment of a Junior Minister Social Impact Bonds SE Task Force, Social Enterprise.ie, Wisea/Winsent, Partas The “Tidal Wave…” of changing business paradigms
More about Structures Company Limited by Guarantee Hybrid Private, Charitable structure Co-Operatives CICs (UK only) ??
Things to think about… Questions for you and (your Board)… What elements of your current charity operates effectively as a private sector business? What trends or niches of your business are at risk to the private sector? What new trends or niches could you hive off as a social enterprise? What implications might this afternoon’s presentation have your governance, business structure and HR/staff skill-sets?
Q & A What questions do you have? Thank you for your time dbrady@partas.ie www.twitter.com/david_brady www.facebook.com/PartasTallaght