What are Social Firms UKs aims for the next five years?
Our role falls into two main areas: • to continue raising the profile and increase the level of understanding of Social Firms generally • to actively grow the number of Social Firms in this country through the implementation of initiatives and programmes designed to support the start-up and operation of Social Firm businesses We have five strategic priorities over the next 5 years: 1) Promote the values and increase the level of understanding around the Social Firm model 2) Facilitate the start up, development and growth of new Social Firm businesses and strengthen those already in existence 3) Serve and grow the membership effectively and efficiently, determining and meeting their needs 4) Lead on R&D initiatives to drive development, production and promotion of new and existing resources 5) Ensure that Social Firms UK has sufficient financial and personnel resources in order to be able to carry out its objectives We worked on a franchising and licensing project in 2005 and 2006 calle
