YOUR GUIDE TO SOCIAL BUSINESSES 2007/08
Directory of local co-operatives and social enterprises

Welcome to this year’s directory of local co-operatives and social enterprises, produced by the CDA (Co-operative Development Agency BRAVE Ltd) and Social Enterprise Works in association with Venue magazine.

Bristol and Bath have a vibrant and diverse social enterprise sector, covering everything from childcare to wood recycling. ‘The Social Economy in Bristol audit 2004-05' found that the sector in Bristol alone had grown faster than the mainstream economy since 2000 and now contributed £275m to the local economy.

Co-operatives and social enterprise are about values, a passion for social justice and creating sustainable community-based social businesses. They are not-for-private-profit businesses with social aims, and these social aims are the difference between private business and social enterprises, and are a source of real strength and inspiration. They are people centred, not profit centred, which is a refreshing change to mainstream business practice.

Check out the listings in this guide, and please support these enterprises by using their services or buying their products.

For more information about starting a social or co-operative enterprise, call the CDA on (0117) 989 2536 or Social Enterprise Works on (0117) 907 0080.

To view or obtain a large print version of this guide please contact CDA or Social Enterprise Works.
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