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Month: April 2018

  • Interview with Mary Sherwood, founder of 4 Dementia Carers

    Posted on 30 April 2018 in Enhance social enterprise by susanna.jones

    Blog post by Susanna Jones, marketing officer for the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. Could you please tell us a bit about your background and 4 Dementia Carers? ” 4 Dementia Carers started due to my own personal experience. As a … Continue reading →

  • TEN Myths of Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurs

    Posted on 13 April 2018 in Enhance social enterprise by susanna.jones

    1. Social enterprises are not-for-profit. WRONG! More social enterprises generated a profit than standard SMEs (93% vs 76%). Most social enterprises we see are ‘for profit’ but they dedicate their profits to achieving a good cause. Social enterprises can, and … Continue reading →


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