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Maria tells us why
she loves being part of a social enterprise
How did you develop a 'social' view
of society?
I think I’ve always had it. I always
wanted to have a job that had a positive social benefit. I believe
people can do anything if they are given real opportunities. Being
chief executive of a social enterprise enables me to use our
organisation’s resources to the best wider benefit.
How does your enterprise work?
It provides a range of support and
community development, arts and enterprise activities, which give a
voice and open up opportunities for people. Funded through contracts
and sales, our staff provide products and services that deliver these
opportunities.
“Find a gap in the market and make it work. Be flexible and open to how things can evolve.”
What did you want to be when you
were growing up?
The lead singer of a band.
What advice would you give to
budding social entrepreneurs?
Find a gap in the market and make it
work. Be flexible and open to how things can evolve.
What are the best and worst parts of
your job?
The best is seeing people who have
experienced very difficult things in their life completely transform
it, and then motivate others to do the same. The worst is dealing
with people who do not ‘get it’ and work in a way that puts other
people down.
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