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Social enterprises. 08.12.2008, Usti nab Labem, Durmish Guri. SE - According to DG enterprise “ Social enterprises are part of the social economy sector. They constitute a collection of organisations that exist between the traditional private and public sectors”.
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Social enterprises 08.12.2008, Usti nab Labem, Durmish Guri
SE - According to DG enterprise • “Social enterprises are part of the social economy sector. They constitute a collection of organisations that exist between the traditional private and public sectors”.
Different studies and sources show that: • There is no universally accepted definition of a social enterprise in all the EU member states. • The key characteristics are social purpose combined with an entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector.
Trends • The development of social enterprise is a rapidly emerging trend in Europe. • Social enterprises are seen as a means of promoting social inclusion and creating new sources of jobs for disadvantaged and the long-term unemployed people.
Social enterprises are characterised as: • Have a social, community or ethical purpose and • Operate using a commercial business model and • Have a legal form appropriate to a not for personal profit status.
The role of SE -Improving local public service delivery- community transport, recycling, leisure etc. -Addressing market failure- meeting needs in markets where the public nor private sectors are able to deliver. -Enabling the voluntary sector to improve sustainability and independency– providing an new option for increasing independence through entrepreneurialism.
For more information • Comparative study of SE in the EU and its implementation in CZ: http://www.equalcr.cz/clanek.php?lg=1&id=1367 • Who do you call hard to reach http://www.gle.co.uk/downloads/Reports/GLEoneLondon_Best_Practice_Guide_07_06_CZ-AB.pdf
Thank you for your attention! Durmish Guri Executive officer Greater London Enterprise (GLE) Týnská 21 11000 Praha 1 T: 224 808 121 E: durmish.g@gle.co.uk www.gle.co.uk