www.pwc.co.uk/corporatesustainability
Corporate Sustainability What role can corporates play supporting social entrepreneurship? David R Adair Head of Community Affairs Alastair Wilson CEO School for Social Entrepreneurs
Michael Young
•Open University •Consumers’ Association •Which? Magazine •Language Line .
•& 40 others •School for Social Entrepreneurs •Action Learning
Third Sector Social Enterprise
Voluntary & Community Sector
Social Entrepreneurs
Private Business
Public Sector
Impact evidence • 85% of organisations established at SSE are still in existence • 60% report increased turnover after attending SSE; on average, a five-fold increase • Over half of SSE Fellows’ organisations0 gain more than 50% income from trading • For every 10 Fellows, 34 jobs and 70 volunteering positions are created • 88% experience a growth in confidence and skills to lead their organisation • over 50% make 10 or more useful contacts that they attribute directly to SSE
SSE - Scaling through franchising 860 900 800 700 600
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April 2008 - March 2009
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April 2009 - March 2010 April 2010 - March 2011
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Number of Number of franchise programmes schools staff running ( Doesn't include Central SSE staff )
187
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257
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56 Number of students on programmes
April 2011 - March 2012 (estimated)
Total number of Fellows (alumni)
figures correct Nov 2010
What Social Entrepreneurship support is needed? • Start ups • Spin outs 0
• Scaling to Success • Trading to Sustainability • SSEs 3I
Supporting social enterprises and social entrepreneurs • Nurturing entrepreneurial talent • Plays to our strengths as a firm, our beliefs and who we are as a firm • Building a strategic partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs 0 • Establishing a strong network of partnerships with the SEUK • UK network of activity and knowledge sharing
School for Social Entrepreneurs
PwC
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PwC and SSE 5 year collaboration Bursaries and 80 mentors across the UK Supporting the school across the UK and in Australia and Canada Managing Partner on the board of trustees Other funding support Building Public Trust Awards ELP Cash time and in-kind support
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We have tangible 3 examples of support for SE’s
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Centre for Social Impact Features and facilities pop up CSI’s in regions • A physical library of best practice books in sustainability social innovation and social impact measurement • A computer terminal, printer, stationery • PwC proprietary thought capital – stocked to allow visitors to take copies
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We have launched an exciting flagship community initiative focused on partnering to make real social change
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www.thebrigade.co.uk
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Our CS website is a source of information
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Any questions?
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