Case studies
One of the best ways to understand how added value can be created is through case studies. These document practical examples of social value in action.
Here are some examples:
- The ‘Enterprising Internships Programme’ is a unique scheme allowing social enterprises within the West Midlands the chance to benefit from hosting a fully funded intern for a period of one month during the summer. In 2015, the following organisations took up the offer with very positive results :
- Community Enterprise for Success Solihull Case Studies
- PM Training, Staffordshire
- Colebridge Enterprises, Solihull
- Midland Heart, Birmingham
- Ayudante CIC, Stoke-on-Trent
- Sandwell Community Caring Trust, Sandwell
- Community Enterprise for Success, Solihull
- Willowdene Farm and West Mercia Probation Trust
- The Furniture Scheme, Shropshire – supported by The Wrekin Trust
- Rising Stars Cleaning, Birmingham – supported by Accord Group’s AddVentures
- Social Telecoms, Shropshire – supported by Severnside Housing
- Halo Leisure, Leominster
- Concept Conference Centre, Birmingham
- Think Venue and Birmingham City Council Partnership
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services
- Shropshire Council
- Worcestershire County Council
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council – Newcastle Partnership
- Birmingham City Council Charter for Social Responsibility
- Fordhall Farm, Market Drayton video here
- Marches Energy Agency video here
Other case studies can be found in our Social Value E-zines here
Excellent examples of Housing Associations working with Social Enterprises can be found on the national SE and Housing Hub at www.socialenterpriseandhousing.org.uk
If you have a case study you would like to share with us do let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] or via Twitter: @_SEWM
