1. Social enterprises 08.12.2008, Usti nab Labem, Durmish Guri

2. SE - According to DG enterprise “Social enterprises are part of the social economy sector. They constitute a collection of organisations that exist between the traditional private and public sectors”.

3. Different studies and sources show that: There is no universally accepted definition of a social enterprise in all the EU member states. The key characteristics are social purpose combined with an entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector.

4. Trends The development of social enterprise is a rapidly emerging trend in Europe. Social enterprises are seen as a means of promoting social inclusion and creating new sources of jobs for disadvantaged and the long-term unemployed people.

5. Social enterprises are characterised as: Have a social, community or ethical purpose and Operate using a commercial business model and Have a legal form appropriate to a not for personal profit status.

6. The role of SE -Improving local public service delivery- community transport, recycling, leisure etc. -Addressing market failure- meeting needs in markets where the public nor private sectors are able to deliver. -Enabling the voluntary sector to improve sustainability and independency– providing an new option for increasing independence through entrepreneurialism.

7. For more information Comparative study of SE in the EU and its implementation in CZ: http://www.equalcr.cz/clanek.php?lg=1&id=1 367 Who do you call hard to reach http://www.gle.co.uk/downloads/Reports/GL EoneLondon_Best_Practice_Guide_07_06 _CZ-AB.pdf

8. Thank you for your attention! Durmish Guri Executive officer Greater London Enterprise (GLE) Týnská 21 11000 Praha 1 T: 224 808 121 E: durmish.g@gle.co.ukdurmish.g@gle.co.uk www.gle.co.uk