The CEFEC Definition

A Social Firm is a business created for the employment of people who have a disability or are otherwise disadvantaged in the labour market.

It is a business which uses its market-orientated production of goods and services to pursue its social mission.

A significant number of its employees will be people with a disability or other disadvantage in the labour market.

Every worker is paid a market-rate wage or salary, appropriate to the work.

Work opportunities should be equal between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged employees.

All employees should have the same employment rights and obligations.

Definition of a Social Firm from CEFEC, CEFEC is a (little) European umbrella organisation for social firms and co-operatives.