It may at first seem strange to see the word “entrepreneurship” paired with anything other the “money.” Many modern entrepreneurs are trying to change this prospective. Social entrepreneurs are using the power of business strategies to realize their
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philanthropic goals. An amazing example of social entrepreneurship is London based Bikeworks. Bikeworks is working towards fixing the environmental, economical, a health related problems in London by getting people out and biking.
“Inclusive cycling for all, encouraging the health and wellbeing of everybody in the community we live”
–Bikeworks Vision
They offer cycle training as well as bike repairs and courses to allow people to gain enjoyment out of biking. This in turn will get people out of their cars and helping the environment at the same time they help themselves. In addition they also help the needy by being a not for profit operation, set only on achieving their social goals. They were recently name best social enterprise by PWC Private Business Awards 2011. Social entrepreneurs inspire and help the community around them increasing the general wellbeing. The spill over effect of such an operation is hard to properly put into perspective but it is clear that many are influenced by such positive action.
–Bikeworks Sparks Program:
