Andy Milne, Chief Executive

Social Enterprises Working in Social Housing

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

But housing associations account for 40% of social enterprise income in Scotland (almost £400m)

Only 46% of Scotland’s housing associations describe themselves as social enterprises

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, cross-sector 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

Former Nestle factory in Kinning Park, Glasgow (closed in 2001)

Customers in Silverburn Shopping Centre, Pollok, Glasgow (built in 2007)

Public and private market failure

Tackling poverty and inequality

SURF’s Perspective: 2) Upstream Prevention

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

www.scotregen.co.uk/surf-awards

Closing date for entries: Mon 14 Sept

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?

@Scotregen www.scotregen.co.uk