Social Enterprises Working in Social Housing Andy Milne, Chief Executive
Social Enterprise: A Definition Primary objective of social benefit Profits reinvested Aspire to independence via trading Beyond direct control of public authorities
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
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)
Scale and Role of Social Enterprise Only 5% of social enterprises are based in the most deprived 5% areas of Scotland
Scale and Role of Social Enterprise There are proportionately more social enterprises in affluent and remote areas
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.
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
SURF s Perspective: 2) Upstream Prevention Tackling poverty and inequality
SURF s Perspective: Interdependency: Place, Enterprise & Connections
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.
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
Shared Interests & Investments National Community Planning & Third Sector Review Strengthening Local Democracy Commission Shared opportunities via: Procurement Informing decisions Flourishing climate for community activity
SURF Alliance for Action Approach
SURF Alliance for Action Approach
HA Enterprise Example: Corkerhill Pitches (GHA) Shortlisted, Infrastructure & Social Benefits Category (2013 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: ng2 Winner, Preparing for Employment Category (2012 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: PRYDE youth centre (Irvine HA) Winner, Community Led Regeneration Category (2012 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: Lochgelly Centre (Ore Valley HA) Shortlisted, Sustainable Place Category (2012 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: The Portal Arts Hub (Govan HA) Winner, Creative Regeneration Category (2013 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: Arden Chill Out (Glen Oaks HA) Shortlisted, People Category (2011 SURF Awards)
HA Enterprise Example: Pulteneytown People s Project (Albyn HS) Shortlisted, People Category (2011 SURF Awards)
SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration 2015 Closing date for entries: Mon 14 Sept www.scotregen.co.uk/surf-awards
Making the Case for Housing at the Heart of Policy: SURF s 2016 Manifesto
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? www.scotregen.co.uk @Scotregen