As part of the charity Milton Keynes Christian Foundation, Growing People is a social enterprise that produces delicious fruits and vegetables and pretty flowers that they sell to businesses and the community. More and more, it is interesting to see what kind of organizations are set up within larger organizations -- like this one -- and what kinds operate as independently run, even if they have support from various foundations and charities.
"We have a number of trainees and volunteers of varying ages, genders and backgrounds that come to help out on our peaceful plot of land," Growing People writes on its website. "One of the main purposes of Growing People is to develop the personal skills of each trainee, with benefits to employability, self-confidence, social skills, general life skills and personal development as a whole."
Contact Information
Growing People website
Growing People Volunteers on Blogspot
Charity Produce Providers
'Growing People' Sales Delicious Organic Vegetables, Flowers and Fruits
Trend Themes
1. Social Enterprise Farming - More social enterprises like Growing People can be established that focus on producing delicious organic vegetables and fruits that can address food scarcity and promote sustainable agriculture.
2. Charity-based Businesses - More charity-based organizations like Growing People can be set up within larger organizations or as independently run to support social causes, promote community involvement, and generate employment opportunities for diverse groups of people.
3. Rural-urban Connection - There's an opportunity to promote more connections between rural and urban areas through social enterprises like Growing People that sell produce made in peaceful plots of land that can lead to community development and environmental sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Agriculture businesses can partner with social enterprises like Growing People and provide resources for training, land use, and marketing to increase the production and distribution of organic produce while generating social impact.
2. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can learn from Growing People's model and leverage their resources and support from foundations and charities to establish community-based businesses that foster skills development, employment, and social welfare.
3. Hospitality - Hospitality businesses can source their ingredients from social enterprises like Growing People and cater to health-conscious customers who prioritize the quality and nutritional value of organic fruits and vegetables in their diets.