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In Business for Good – enterprising solutions to creating employment

In Business for Good – enterprising solutions to creating employment. Leona McDermid National Policy and Development Officer. What is a social firm?.

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In Business for Good – enterprising solutions to creating employment

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  1. In Business for Good – enterprising solutions to creating employment Leona McDermid National Policy and Development Officer

  2. What is a social firm? A social firm is a small business created to provide employment opportunities for people with a disability in a supportive working environment. • More than 50% of income from sales • More than 25% of staff with a disability

  3. The Social Firm Personality… • Realistic • Participative • Supportive • Integrative • Therapeutic • Learning

  4. Types of Social Firms…

  5. What do the employees say? • ‘Testing the water’ • Adjusting to a work routine and developing stamina • Having a real job in a real business with real pay • Progressing to jobs within the social firm. • Progressing to open employment, if desired. • Working with people who understand mental health problems • Feel valued • Integrated working environment • Small ‘family business’ atmosphere

  6. A Social Firm is… • Market oriented – it sells products and services that people want to buy! • Risky and challenging • A supportive integrated working environment • A long term commitment • About the creation of opportunities

  7. www.sixmarysplace.co.uk www.burghlodge.co.uk

  8. Social Firms – Into the Future! • A social firm in every town, city, village and hamlet

  9. National Office: Social Firms Scotland 54 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EH 0131 225 4178 www.socialfirms.org.uk Local Office: Social Firms Scotland 73 Huntly Street Aberdeen AB10 1TE 0796 615 6421 leona.mcdermid@socialfirms.org.uk Contact Details

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