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Characteristicsof

A Social Enterprise

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Has clear stated social objectives thatbenefit the community

Have developed creative ways to work

together, usually on a shoe string oftenwith a strong volunteer base

Use trading activities to achieve goalsand financial self-sufficiency

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Strive towards equality of opportunityand encourage diversity in their volunteerand paid staff teams.

Use entrepreneurial skills of the privatesector to fulfil a strong social mission.

The governance and structure of theorganisation is based on equal

participation by the workforce andstakeholders rather than fulfillingshareholders demands.

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Uses a combination of funding to operate, fromgrants to sponsorship and free trading forexample.

Accountancy is transparent e.g. If they are alimited company by guarantee and/or registeredwith the charity commissioners.

Income matches expenditure as any surplus orprofit made is re-invested into the company.

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Accountability is a continuous process in the formof regular assessment and evaluation of the

project or organisation particularly when usingpublic funding

The social benefits to the community are manyand varied i.e. Economic regeneration, creation of

jobs, increase in skills, confidence andqualifications

Often social enterprises are delivering a servicethat public services have outsourced

They have high standards of integrity andprofessionalism

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The department of trade and industrys definition ofsocial enterprise is:

Social enterprises are businesses withprimarily social objectives whosesurpluses are principally reinvested for

that purpose in the business or in thecommunity rather than being driven bythe need to maximise profit for

shareholders and owners.

2004-2005.

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Typical ManagementCharacteristics of a Social

Enterprise

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Teams that work in a collective way

Often, roles andresponsibilities are shared,

e.g. Revolving chairperson, thereforeeveryone involved takes responsibility forlearning new skills and sharing them

Teams work hard towards equality andeveryone being involved

Stakeholders (paid staff and volunteers)fully participate and are collaborative intheir approach

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Effective communication systemsare important for keeping everyoneinformed and consulted

Everyone is clear of common goals,mission statement, ethos, valuesand culture of the organisation

The structure is flatter, a teamapproach, learning culture or webstructure

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There is a clear set of ground rules orconstitution for how the organisationoperates

Everyone is valued in the organisationand this is demonstrated by thebehaviour of the stakeholders

The organisation strives towards honesty,integrity, humility and enthusiasm formaking a positive difference in thecommunity

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Links Between Private,Public and Community

Enterprises

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How it fits in Private, Public and Voluntary Sectors

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Sharing OurSkills and Resources

at A Local Level

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ALPS have delivered 4 Open College Network

accredited courses in developing social enterpriseskills in Portsmouth with 20 individualsrepresenting local voluntary, charity andcommunity groups

These represented groups are looking to run theirorganisations in a business like way andbecome self-sustaining less reliant on governmentgrants

Previous learners have formed informal support

networks but want to formalise this with regularnetworking events that bring them in touch withlocal private businesses

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We would like to develop the idea of a business

buddies system where organisations and privatebusinesses help, support and resource oneanother

ALPS will facilitate the start of this process byorganising a Networking Social Event on 23 rdJune, which will bring together social enterprises,community organisations and private companiesfor an evening of entertainment and fun, and ofcourse there is an open invitation for all of you tocome and join us.

Sue Castillon, MA - DirectorPaula Graham, Cert Ed Consultant

Contact 023 9283 0712www.alps1world.com