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Guardian article on social franchise research
In the run up to the first European conference on social franchising on 18 October, the Guardian Social Enterprise Network has published an article on ESFN's research into social franchising and the impact it is having across Europe. To read it and contribute to the debate about the development of social franchising please click here
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ESFN are gathering information on social franchising across Europe
ESFN are gathering information on social franchising across Europe and the impact social franchises are having. This work is being funded by the European Commission as part of the Better Future for the Social Economy www.socialeconomy.pl project managed by ESF Managing Authorities.Over the course of the next year we have been funded to work with ESF Managing Authorities to assess the impact and
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First European social franchising conference 18 October
Social franchising has been touted about Europe as a key means of speeding up the growth of the social economy and the employment of disadvantaged people.But what is the reality?Today there are over 50 European social franchises employing over 13,000 people, over 60% of them being economically disadvantaged. So may be the promise is becoming reality.The first annual European Social Franchising
Read more »ESFN Research shows over 13,000 employed
Research by ESFN funded by the European Commission has found that social franchises employ over 13,000 people in Europe and generate a turnover of €400,000,000. The research has created a wealth of information on their impact and operation.To find our more, download here.
Read more »New ESFN website
ESFN now has a new website, with a more comprehensive list of Social Franchises, that you could be part of!
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