Why Design Aid works with Social Enterprise
As an admirer of Ruskin and Dickens, my interpretation of a “good cause” can be something beyond “charity” and our governing bodies.
Many a business as well as charities can have a social conscience and social objectives. As such I’m delighted to support and promote social enterprise whenever I can and often turn my hand to the promotion and development of a business that will bring Social Benefits to our communities. Why would you not wish to support a business who deliberately aims to improve peoples lives in some way?
What is Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise is a wider reaching term than most understand. While some Social Enterprises are registered Charities or Not for Profit organisations and companies, (as indeed Design Aid has been) others such as the CO-OP or John Lewis seek alternative ways to satisfy their social objectives. Ruskin showed industrialists that providing education and health and better homes for their workers would give them a better workforce and in turn bring profit, fortunately some companies still remember this lesson and more each day are looking to see how their power and money can be used to support communities. For me that attitude alone can be seen as a Social Enterprise.
Case Study for a Brochure Design
The Following example illustrates what my graphic design and other innovating skills can bring to your project when I develop and design your promotional materials and marketing tools. It also shows how well I understand Social Enterprise in all of its forms.
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The Voluntary Action History Society VAHS aims to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. VAHS is run by a committee of volunteers and has a membership of individuals. We are based in the UK but have members from across the world and work closely with international colleagues. A registered charity since 1995, VAHS carries out a number of activities including: Voluntary Action Seminar at the Institute of Historical Research, London. New Researchers’ workshops held throughout the UK. Biennial research conferences. Occasional conferences and symposia. Edited blog on topics of interest to historians of voluntary action.For more information about VAHS via About Us | Voluntary Action History Society.
Design Aid is delighted to have been instrumental in bringing Media coverage and thousands of supporters to this project through working hard on a new website and @billquayfarm twitter accounts for Bill Quay Farm focusing on content not design.
See this great video and news report from Sky News
Staff and volunteers at a popular community farm in Gateshead are waiting to hear if it will be shut down.
Bill Quay Community Farm, which is home to a number of rare breed animals, faces possible closure following a council spending review.
With £70m less in Government funding this year, Gateshead council are considering scrapping the farm to help reduce their outgoings.
Campaigners have started an online petition to prevent the closure of the farm, which already has over 500 signatures.
Gateshead council’s Ann Borthwick said they are still debating the farm’s future.
Read the rest of this item via Bill Quay Farm in Gateshead Threatened With Closure - Tyne and Wear.
