Based in Gynedd, Menter Fachwen is a social enterprise offering furniture, produce as well as arts and crafts classes for the local community.
"Working to employ and train the disabled builds their confidence," Clearly So writes on their social business directory, "The Menter foundation also uses environmentally sourced materials and has a food-cooperative providing affordable fresh produce to the community." The training is offered in a variety of ways including woodworking, office jobs, recycling, catering and horticulture.
Social Business has featured a few social enterprises that work in a similar fashion to Menter Fachwen, that is, offering employment and training to people with disabilities. What are other models that offer something different but with the same goal in mind?
Contact Information
Menter Fachwen website
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
- Create inclusive work environments and provide training programs to empower people with disabilities to gain employment and build their confidence.
- Sustainable and Environmentally-friendly Enterprises
- Incorporate environmentally sourced materials and promote sustainable practices in various industries to benefit the community and the planet.
- Community-based Food-cooperatives
- Establish affordable and accessible food-cooperatives that provide fresh produce to underserved communities while fostering a sense of community.
Sectors Adopting This
- Social Enterprises
- Social enterprises can create innovative employment and training models to empower people with disabilities and contribute positively to the community.
- Furniture and Crafts
- Adopt inclusive practices and provide training opportunities in the furniture and crafts industry for individuals with disabilities.
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Retail
- Develop sustainable farming practices and affordable food-retail models that prioritize access to fresh produce for underserved communities.
