Social Firms -‘supportive workplaces’ providing meaningful
work for disadvantaged people

• At least 25% of workforce disadvantaged and 50% of income comes from sale of goods or services
• 137 social firms, creating 1652 full time jobs, 52% people (mostly disabled)
• Sectors include catering, recycling, horticulture and training, retail, cycle restoration and repairs, travel and tourism, transcription services, packaging and printing, IT and consultancy