Young people in the South West typically leave for bigger cities to pursue university
degrees, employment and opportunities which don't exist in smaller cities, market
towns and rural villages.
The young people that stay often struggle to make decent livelihoods for themselves. But things are changing. Over the past decade, social enterprises have begun to sprout up from Plymouth to Frome, addressing social
issues, providing ethical and environmentally responsible goods and services, and
creating meaningful livelihoods. Today, this growth is accelerating with the Social
Enterprise Network Development programme and expanding social enterprise
networks across Devon and Somerset. The challenge and opportunity now is to
connect with young people, inform and inspire them about the opportunities in the
social economy, and provide pathways for social enterprise employment and
entrepreneurship.
“After decades of capitalist realism, it would be possible to imagine a world based on cooperation rather than competition, on mutual aid rather than exploitation, and on stewardship of our common resources rather than ruthless extraction.”
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South Hams District Councillor, Workshop Leader, Musician, Activist, DJ, Storyteller.
Passionate about paddle boarding, the environment and the humans we connect with.
Artist, Facilitator and Activist weaving together regenerative culture, learning and creativity as a pathway for individual and collective transformation
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Grabbing the consumer’s attention isn’t enough; you have to keep that attention for at least a few seconds.
Grabbing the consumer’s attention isn’t enough; you have to keep that attention for at least a few seconds.
Grabbing the consumer’s attention isn’t enough; you have to keep that attention for at least a few seconds.
Grabbing the consumer’s attention isn’t enough; you have to keep that attention for at least a few seconds.