Regeneration
Regeneration lies at the core of many social enterprises.
Social enterprises contribute to regeneration in a number of ways. Some social enterprises bring essential public services to under-served areas, others develop unused land and buildings and other assets for the benefit of the community. Central to all of this is the provision of high quality employment in deprived areas to individuals disadvantaged in the labour market.
To date however, government policy often sees economic growth as the role of private business and economic well-being primarily as the responsibility of the state.
Social enterprises unite these objectives. They contribute to economic growth by generating a significant proportion of GDP (particularly in the most deprived communities), while contributing to economic and social well-being.
The Coalition is working with its members to influence the work of a number of government departments including the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Particular areas of focus include the development and use of community assets and employment for those disadvantaged in the labour market.
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