Enfield Dispatch | Buying with a conscience

Phil Barnes introduces his retail-focused social enterprise Philanthropy London

Think about a store that spends its earnings on good causes, just like a charity store however with the cash solely benefiting your group as a substitute of being returned to a nationwide charity.

Do you imagine sure social points may be addressed extra effectively regionally, moderately than by way of large nationwide organisations? With earnings delivered on to an area trigger moderately than being filtered by way of the big overheads of an enormous organisation?

That is the premise of our new group curiosity firm (CIC) store, Philanthropy London, which has lately opened in Inexperienced Lanes, Palmers Inexperienced. Our enterprise mannequin is to return earnings within the type of wages, for as much as eight hours work per week within the store, to adults affected by psychological well being points or who’ve studying disabilities.

Not everybody can fulfil an entire job description, however we imagine everybody can do one thing of worth and may have the chance to contribute to society by way of fulfilling employment. As a CIC we’re mandated to return better than 65% of our earnings to our chosen group, which is the borough of Enfield.

Our aim is to create a vacation spot store promoting an excellent choice of curated, pre-loved grownup clothes, homeware and upcycled furnishings in a vivid, spacious and upbeat surroundings. Since opening the store on 2^nd June we have now obtained overwhelmingly optimistic suggestions from clients, each relating to the purchasing expertise and our enterprise mannequin.

We’ve additionally partnered with the equalities group at Enfield Council which helps folks with studying disabilities to seek out voluntary and paid positions, and we have now made a great begin at rising our volunteer group and in receiving donations.

If you’re concerned about increasing your purchasing choices and supporting an area initiative that advantages your group, come and examine us out at 248 Inexperienced Lanes, comply with us on social media, and consider us whenever you make a donation.

If you’re additionally concerned about volunteering for no matter motive – maybe you’re a whizz at advertising and marketing, social media, love garments and merchandising, or need to be taught new abilities and meet new folks – then pop into the store to seek out out extra!

For extra details about Philanthropy London:
Instagram @philanthropylondon