1. What is a Social Enterprise?
The government defines social enterprises as "businesses with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners."
In other words, all profits generated by our social enterprise companies go directly back into supporting, strengthening and developing our local communities.
So, whether that means using the money to continue much needed education / training programmes, launching new projects, investing money in enhancing community spaces or simply ensuring that we give local families, children and the elderly new opportunities for recreational development, we strive to every penny made is re-invested back into the many different groups of people who make up our community.
2. Our Social Enterprises
STAR ANISE
Star Anise is a gourmet event catering company offering simple, affordable catering solutions to both the corporate and private event sectors in East London. From relaxed family occasions and large-scale weddings to working lunch buffets and canapé receptions, it combines an inspired, healthy approach to food with exceptional service geared to meet the specific needs, visions – and pockets – of each and every client.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), all profits generated by Star Anise go directly towards supporting local charitable causes.
For more information, please see www.staranise.org.uk
SILKWORKS
Creating one-of-a-kind couture Asian outfits for both men and women, SilkWorks is a tailoring company offering an array of traditional and contemporary styles, specifically cut and designed to clients needs and visions by localy trained tailors and seamstresses.
Its expert tailors and designers also offer a range of quick alteration and repair services as well as tailoring courses designed to help local women enhance their existing cutting, sewing and tailoring skills.
For more information, please see www.silkworks.org.uk
THE LIMEHOUSE DAYCARE CENTRE
The Limehouse DayCare Centre will open in June 2012 and will offer a safe and loving environment for children aged between 18 months to 5yrs old from Mondays to Fridays, between 8:30a.m. and 5:00p.m.
Both indoor and outdoor accredited recreation rooms will permit us to offer a range of creative and learning opportunities under the protection and supervision of fully qualified childcare workers, ensuring that all children under our care are given the best (and most fun!) beginnings to their experiences of a new, educational environment.
For more information please contact our Creche Coordinator Lydia Alberto at l.alberto@limehouseproject.org.uk.
