Lecture 8 - Social entrepreneurship by Irene Garnelo-Gomez https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt In pairs/groups of 3, think about a business idea that could help tackle homelessness (as if you were a social entrepreneur): 1) What is your business idea/s? (i.e., your social enterprise); 2) What are the main characteristics of your social enterprise? (e.g., Tap Social provides jobs, but also career planning support). en-us 2021-10-15 10:29:06 UTC 2025-11-27 09:58:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232740046 Our idea would be to build capsules/mini houses for homeless people, in which they could sleep. Those are sold to the state. Living in a such a capsule could cost 1€ per night but if they help in producing those, it will be free.

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  • Employ homeless people

  • Provide living spaces for homeless to sleep in (e.g. trucks with bed/spaces)

  • Additional training to invest in them so even if they are no longer employed to work, they are still experience-ready

    • ]]>     2024-11-25 09:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232740829     https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232740988 i would make multiple buildings throughout the uk which would house homeless individuals provide them with food, shelter and education e.g qualification, that can help them progress in society. they would in turn work at the building/shelter and earn money for that and make it self run by those who live there

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232740988     A wellness centre https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232743419 A wellness centre (gym, pool, spa) employing homeless. Every person that can pay for a membership, enables a homeless person to also gain a membership. So that homeless can access not only hygiene but integration with the community.

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232743419     Wellness Centre https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232744650 Same as busy moth

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232744650     Care pack https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232745232 Too good to go for homeless people. Homeless people can sign up for a card where they can get food from fast food establishments and restaurants at the end of the day when it is going to get chucked anyway. Brands can pay care pack for the infrastructure to show they are doing social good. They could also get an accreditation.

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232745232     Pizza shop https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232745851 A pizza shop. For every pizza sold, one pizza is given out to the homeless for free.


    Through donations of pizza’s to (food banks) or given directly to the homeless on the street.


    Any ingredients that are about to expire, will be used to create pizza’s at the end of the day and given to the homeless.


    Any additional profit within the 51% will be donated into housing programs for the homeless.


    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232745851     Homes for Humanity https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746011 Creates micro-homes or tiny housing communities for those without shelter.

    Companies could donate part of their profits/ products to furnish the small homes, for example: Pillows, Mattresses, Kitchen appliances.

    Implement solar power and other renewable energy sources to lower energy bills.

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746011     Our idea is a construction business that builds housing communities. Our employees will be offered training and education in construction/planning/development. Along with that you will be provided an opportunity to choose between a) a place to live and other basic necessities or b) a salary https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746180 2024-11-25 09:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746180 https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746218 Weekly Pop-ups with hygiene products for the homeless in town-centres. Can use crowd funding and social media to gain funds and recruit volunteers for this.

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746218     https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746371 Our idea is to build a car washing business. It can start will simple supplies and signs and we can hire people off the streets who are looking to get out of their current situation.

    Individuals would work 9-5 and would be payed minimum wage, all additional profit would go towards the building of the car wash and providing workshops and talks to the employees.

    Workshops would be based on getting out of the cycle, interview prep, building a new life and housing advice.

    Overtime, individuals living on the street would be able to afford their basic needs (food, housing, clothing)

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232746371     Restaurant training https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232747130 Chefs to train homeless people - masterclasses ect. Then individuals get sent to other restaurants to work with their new skills. Skills they gain are used to integrate into actual restaurants so they can have more secure employment.


    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232747130     Sports opportunities https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232747156 Partner with sports facilities to provide free sports and fitness activities, to improve mental health and wellbeing

    ]]>     2024-11-25 09:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3232747156     https://padlet.com/igarnelogomez/fy5v9jbs06t1rybt/wish/3700901148 Invest in shipping containers. Repurpose them into mini flats which provides short term shelter for those that need it the most.

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