Delighted to lose out
We were recently shortlisted for the Social Enterprise of the Year award by Social Enterprise UK and when the winner was announced at the ceremony on 28th November, we were more than happy to lose [...]
Evaluating our effectiveness
We continually assess our performance and look for ways to improve. In October 2015 we issued our inaugural annual survey to start monitoring and measuring our service to clients more scientifically. We were delighted that [...]
The Chancellor’s made steps in the right direction to tackling homelessness but not enough – business will need to play a bigger role
There’s a lot from the recent Autumn Statement to be positive about; tackling homelessness has been fairly high-profile on this occasion. The Chancellor said: “One person without a home is too many, and we want [...]
Social enterprises need to rethink metrics if they are going to be useful to any of us
How can we ensure that impact measurement is a useful tool in managing an organisation to maximise impact? Warren Rogers, Director of Connection Crew was invited to join the panel interrogating that question at today’s [...]
Everyone Vs Housing
An article in response to Edwin Heathcote’s Architects vs Housing. A failed relationship. There is a lot more to do with breaking the cycle of homelessness than housing – but it’s a good start. It [...]
Social Enterprise of the Year?
We’ve been nominated for the Social Enterprise of the Year Award by Social Enterprise UK (SEUK). All shortlisted applicants have been invited to provide film footage to be screened at the awards ceremony in November. Our [...]