As with any sector, the language used by those already working within it can often be a mystery to those outside. With that in mind, here is the second of two blogs which aim to explain exactly what a Community Business is. You can look back at part one, which answered the question ‘What does it mean to be a Co-operative?’.
As with any sector, the language used by those already working within it can often be a mystery to those outside. With that in mind, here is the first of two blogs which aim to explain exactly what a Co-operative is, and the benefits of choosing that structure. In part two, we’ll be discovering more about Community Businesses.
Social Enterprise is a broad term that encompasses many different types of enterprises, which exist to change the world for the better, by tackling social issues, helping communities to thrive, helping individuals to better their lives, and helping the environment. Social enterprises are not charities – they trade like a normal business would and generate a profit – but they do business and use these profits in a way that benefits others.
