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Case studies

A recent (2007) baseline survey of social enterprise in the Birmingham and Solihull area reveals that there are about 320 social enterprises trading in sub-region, making a significant contribution to the local economy.

These enterprises employ almost 12,500 staff and just over half have turnovers of between £100k and £1m per year - the largest generate as much as £5m per year.

The case studies in this section focus on some of the most inspiring, effective and impressive social enterprises in Birmingham and Solihull and aim to demonstrate the different ways and areas in which social enterprises operate to provide social, economical and environmental benefits.

Click on any of the enterprises listed in the box on the right of this page to find out more.

Click here for new facts and figures about the sector in Birmingham & Solihull.