As part of social enterprise Clean Slate Training and Employment and DHI (Developing Health and Independence), the HandyHelp company is a not-for-profit organization with income-generating services. The kinds of jobs offered include even the tiniest home repairs like changing light bulbs, making it a great choice for the elderly or people living with disabilities. Other services include moving, painting, gardening, and shelf installation.
"HandyHelp is a social enterprise, which means we're not about making a profit but making a difference. It means we want to do the right thing," they write on their website. "As well as doing right by our customers, we train and employ people who have been out of work for a while. You'll only see them once they're tried, tested and trusted."
Contact Information
The HandyHelp Company website
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Not-for-profit Home Repairs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a not-for-profit home repairs company that employs disadvantaged workers, focusing on small repair jobs for the elderly and people with disabilities.
- Social Enterprise Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop income-generating services within social enterprises that provide employment and training opportunities for those who are unemployed.
- Inclusive Handyman Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish handyman services that are specifically designed for the elderly and people with disabilities, offering a wide range of home improvement tasks.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Social Enterprise
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the social enterprise sector by developing new income-generating service models that support employment for disadvantaged individuals.
- Home Repair Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the home repair industry by creating not-for-profit organizations that focus on providing affordable repair services for vulnerable populations.
- Elderly Care Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the elderly care sector by incorporating handyman services into existing home care offerings, addressing the needs for small repairs and modifications.
