People have been working to regenerate areas of Britain for decades; most acutely since Thatcher took power. Thatcher came along, with the promise of the free market to make our world better. Reagan more aptly described it as trickle down economics. Trickle being the operative world. What ensued, in fact, is the fastest climb to [...]
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CIC needs to Change
The CIC needs to change. That’s community interest company to the uninitiated.
Simply really. We need to change it one simple way for two reasons:
How?
The asset lock needs to look like the dividend cap. Some portion of the asset needs to be available for private asset appreciation.
Why?
1. Social Entrepreneurs need to be fairly compensated [...]
Why do we do it that way?
A question has been swirling around in my head for weeks now. I can’t seem to answer it or even utter it to those who might listen. It would be like swearing in church or wearing shorts to a formal wedding; you sometimes want to, but you know the response from the crowd will [...]
Coming Soon!
I have taken some time off from blogging (again!) to figure out the focus of socialcatalyst.
I am now clear on what I will be talking about here: inspiring and instigating those outside the movement to join and those inside the movement to take big steps and actions towards changing the world around them. of course, [...]
Recession Busting @ Shine
Our social enterprise, Shine, is looking at ways to help small businesses in this recession while still maintaining our newborn business. So we thought; how do people exist without actual cash?
Well, that’s a tough one. But I do think that the barter economy holds some secrets to beating the recession. In fact, my childhood [...]
fashinistas pt 2
the second half did not disappoint. a mixture of african influence and 1950’s. some striking pieces. i was especially taken by the innovation in the ensembles. just think, a platform for new talent right in your neighborhood with proceeds going to support local entrepreneurs. well done to randolph and the whole team who pulled off [...]
Outlier updated
I shouted about the new book by malcolm gladwell this morning (Outliers), promising to refine my commentary on the book later today. My refinement is a distillation of 3 reasons i think it is an important book for agents of change and society in general: (1) it debunks the bubblegum theory of success and [...]
Convergence
What’s missing? True Convergence.
What does this mean? No single sector has the answer to a productive economy. While pendulums swing wildly from left to right side economic theory, the centre point is ignored. Why? Probably because it ain’t sexy and it don’t sell newspapers or draw eyes to web pages.
I am talking about learning from [...]
Finally! Let the work begin.
I waited up until nearly 3am yesterday morning to see history pronounced. But, the networks were too timid to make the call (not a bad idea since they got it wrong in 2000 and 2004). I went to bed thinking some crazy rug pulling exercise was going to make my 5.30am wake up routine a [...]
The Choice of Social Entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs are often puzzling to the rest of the world. We are not religious -giving meaning to our passion – (although we might be), We are not civil servants – giving meaning to our actions – (although we might be), but we still have a desire to create things that connect and leverage the [...]
About Todd
Todd Hannula was a self-confessed “corporate boob”, before moving to Yorkshire and making things happen. He is a co-founder and CEO of Leeds-based social entrepreneurial development and consultancy firm Camberwell that makes places and spaces work; including their own social business ventures for entrepreneurs and a game-changing aspirational place.
About Chrissie
Chrissie Slater grew up on a small Scottish island. With a history of private sector business development both for the corporate sector and for her own business, she was selected as one of Yorkshire’s Woman Business Ambassadors in 2007 - and joined Camberwell the same year.
About Chris
Chris Hill has worked in the field of enterprise and regeneration for twenty years and is Camberwell's co-founder and business development director. His specialist areas include development trusts and associated property development, business planning and enterprise work with housing associations.
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CIC or not to CIC?
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From Values to Value
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Social Enterprise comes to Venturefest
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CIC | The Achilles Heel
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Going for it!
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ResPublica
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Silly, Really!
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Restricting Structures
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Dragon Boats and Teamwork
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Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It
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Kieran: Isn't this the classic problem of how to leverage ...
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Todd: Gerry, Agreed. And I would add that my experience ...
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Gerry Andrews: Having been involved in working with local communi...
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Alan Wallace: Hmmmmm. He's clever and speaks well in every sens...
