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Is ‘Growing Better’ ripe for development? Creating an urban farm for social impact

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: ‘Growing Better’ is a micro-social enterprise Community Interest Company (CIC), based in the Leeds City Region (UK), which provides a supportive working environment for people with mental health issues at an urban farming facility. This case study explores the business model and informs the challenge of growing a social enterprise with limited human and technical resources. Findings suggest that the potential for growth lies with the social entrepreneur’s ability to harness external stakeholder support; however, any development of the venture should also inform the effective utilisation of resources through operations management. Practically the case explores how aspirations for social and environmental impact drives the need to acquire and manage resources effectively and efficiently.

Source: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

DOI: 10.1177/14657503211000576

Authors: Peter Gittins, Leigh Morland

Institution: University of Huddersfield

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000