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Social enterprises ‘’should be separate from rest of voluntary sector”
More needs to be done to distinguish social enterprises from those working for the voluntary sector, it has been reported.
In research carried out by the Central Office of Information (CIO), on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector, it was stated that many people associate social enterprises as being an integrated part of the non-profit sector.
Furthermore, it was claimed the public often views social enterprises as inefficient and grant-dependent, causing the CIO to suggest they should be promoted more heavily as a viable business option.
It was also reported would-be recruits for the sector, young business-savvy people with an understanding of social issues, should be specifically targeted through advertising campaigns, in news that may interest those looking to attract job applicants via a regional recruitment portal.
The report claimed: "Great things might be happening, but this is a sector ”in waiting”."
Earlier this month it was revealed that two social enterprises in Yorkshire - the Emmaus village in Carlton and Harrogate’’s Disability Action Yorkshire - were placed on the shortlist for the £20,000 Best Social Enterprise prize at the Enterprising Solutions Awards ceremony.
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