Social Enterprises Working in Social Housing. Andy Milne, Chief Executive

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1 Social Enterprises Working in Social Housing Andy Milne, Chief Executive

2 Social Enterprise: A Definition Primary objective of social benefit Profits reinvested Aspire to independence via trading Beyond direct control of public authorities

3 Scale and Role of Social Enterprise The first ever census on social enterprise in Scotland Produced by Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Social Enterprise Scotland & partners Published on 2 Sept 2015

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5 Scale and Role of Social Enterprise Only 46% of Scotland s housing associations describe themselves as social enterprises But housing associations account for 40% of social enterprise income in Scotland (almost 400m)

6 Scale and Role of Social Enterprise Only 5% of social enterprises are based in the most deprived 5% areas of Scotland

7 Scale and Role of Social Enterprise There are proportionately more social enterprises in affluent and remote areas

8 SURF s Role: An independent, crosssector regeneration network; Bringing all the dimensions and players together with a focus on tackling poverty & inequality; Informing and influencing policy and practice.

9 SURF s Perspective: 1) Regeneration & Degeneration Customers in Silverburn Shopping Centre, Pollok, Glasgow (built in 2007) Former Nestle factory in Kinning Park, Glasgow (closed in 2001) Public and private market failure

10 SURF s Perspective: 2) Upstream Prevention Tackling poverty and inequality

11 SURF s Perspective: Interdependency: Place, Enterprise & Connections

12 Scottish Government Policy National Regeneration Strategy (2011) The Scottish Government is committed to supporting community led regeneration in order to: grow the numbers and strength of locally controlled, enterprising community organisations which can anchor long term sustainable change in disadvantaged communities; support locally based organisations to take on ownership of viable assets; help people to organise and respond to challenges in areas where capacity is currently low.

13 Housing Role & Capacity Underused or Overstated? Housing associations are viewed as community anchor organisations and intermediaries For the Scottish Government, they are highly regulated and well-resourced For SURF, they are well-informed and locally-based BUT there is considerable variety in: Scale Capacity Philosophies

14 Shared Interests & Investments National Community Planning & Third Sector Review Strengthening Local Democracy Commission Shared opportunities via: Procurement Informing decisions Flourishing climate for community activity

15 SURF Alliance for Action Approach

16 SURF Alliance for Action Approach

17 HA Enterprise Example: Corkerhill Pitches (GHA) Shortlisted, Infrastructure & Social Benefits Category (2013 SURF Awards)

18 HA Enterprise Example: ng2 Winner, Preparing for Employment Category (2012 SURF Awards)

19 HA Enterprise Example: PRYDE youth centre (Irvine HA) Winner, Community Led Regeneration Category (2012 SURF Awards)

20 HA Enterprise Example: Lochgelly Centre (Ore Valley HA) Shortlisted, Sustainable Place Category (2012 SURF Awards)

21 HA Enterprise Example: The Portal Arts Hub (Govan HA) Winner, Creative Regeneration Category (2013 SURF Awards)

22 HA Enterprise Example: Arden Chill Out (Glen Oaks HA) Shortlisted, People Category (2011 SURF Awards)

23 HA Enterprise Example: Pulteneytown People s Project (Albyn HS) Shortlisted, People Category (2011 SURF Awards)

24 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration 2015 Closing date for entries: Mon 14 Sept

25 Making the Case for Housing at the Heart of Policy: SURF s 2016 Manifesto

26 Some Closing Questions Ethics of social enterprise: Do the gains of innovation justify an erosion of terms & conditions? What are housing associations: A business model or a social service? Housing associations & Community Planning: Are they in or out?