Developing a commercial relationship with the private sector whilst retaining social benefits

Content• What is Crescent Kitchen?• The Broomhouse Centre• Social Aims• Outside Catering• Contract Catering - McAlpines• Partnership Working• Social Benefits• New Opportunities• Questions

What is Crescent Kitchen?

• Crescent Kitchen is a social enterprise launched in 2010 and is managed by The Broomhouse Centre.

• Crescent Kitchen provides catering services to both businesses and individuals within Edinburgh and the Lothians.

• There are two sides to the business:- outside catering - buffet service and

onsite chef for private dinner parties- contract catering service.

The Broomhouse Centre

• A Registered Scottish Charity SC003706 – 1991• Company Limited by Guarantee 32027 – 2006• Healthy Living Award - 2009• Investing in Volunteers Organisation – 2010• Based in South West Edinburgh• 11 core services• 23 staff with 105 volunteers• Focused on Broomhouse which is a designated deprived area• SIMD - In the worst 20% for housing and employment, the worst 5% for health and

income and the worst 2% for education, skills and training• Serving 1200 Households – population 3500

Our Mission Statement• We are here to provide personal, social and community development

opportunities for disadvantaged groups in and around Broomhouse in the areas of Health/Community Care, Education/Training, Social Inclusion/Outreach Activities.

Social Aims

• to create jobs and training opportunities for vulnerable groups furthest away from the job market (young people not in education, training or employment, long term unemployed, adults with mental health issues).

• to generate income to be re-invested back into the community via The Broomhouse Centre

Outside Catering “Good food for a good cause”

• Social enterprise offering a personal service with good food at a competitive price and is reliable.

• Cater to local businesses and organisations within Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

• Offer a wide selection of platters and buffets• Use local seasonal produce (e.g. John Brash Butchers and

Broomhouse Fruit and Veg Coop)• Cater for business lunches, meetings, training

events, parties and much more.• Cater for specific dietary requirements.

Contract Catering – McAlpines Contract

• Crescent Kitchen entered into a partnership agreement with Sir Robert McAlpine in August 2011 to manage a catering facility on the site of the expanded Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and associated Grade A office development until December 2012.

• Crescent Kitchen is providing a Monday to Friday catering service for the Sir Robert McAlpine staff and subcontractors with breakfast and lunch options.

Contract Catering – McAlpines Contract

• Approach from Andrew Day at McAlpines• Meeting at The Broomhouse Centre to discuss opportunity

and for Andrew to find out more about Crescent Kitchen and the work carried out by The Broomhouse Centre

• Proposal• Trial period with temporary kitchen• Formal partnership agreement• Installation of permanent kitchen

Partnership Working

Crescent Kitchen• Achieve Social Aims• Achieve maximum profits with

assistance from McAlpines with:- No rent costs / heating & lighting /

power- Support to install new kitchen• Opportunity to build on skills and

experience working with the private sector

• Stepping stone to help win future contracts

McAlpines• Community Benefit • Corporate Social Responsibility• Added value in providing a

quality catering service for operatives on site

• Providing additional employment opportunities

• Building a longer term relationship with Crescent Kitchens

The contract has been mutually beneficial for both parties:

Social Benefits

• 2 new jobs for long term unemployed adults • 1 Community Jobs Scotland placement for a

young person not in education, training or employment

• Generating income to be re-invested back into The Broomhouse Centre

New Opportunities

• Leith Community Education Centre Cafe Franchise

- May 2012- 2 month trial- Creating 2 new jobs initially and offering

volunteering and trainees placements • Outside Catering- New menu & new markets

More Info...www.crescentkitchen.co.ukinfo@crescentkitchen.co.uk

www.broomhousecentre.org.ukadmin@broomhousecentre.org.uk

The Broomhouse Centre79/89 Broomhouse Crescent

EdinburghEH11 3RH

0131 455 7731

Thank You!

Questions?