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Kibble and Wild Hearts in Action

Kibble and Wild Hearts in Action
  • Duration:  04:59
  • Filesize:  4MB
  • 27-03-2008
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Kibble has recently become a customer of Wild Hearts in Action and Mick Jackson explains why he's hoping the relationship will become far more than just customer and supplier.

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Charity and Business

Charity and Business
  • Duration:  09:47
  • Filesize:  7.8MB
  • 27-03-2008
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The founder of Wild Hearts in Action, Mick Jackson explains how his business approach to helping alleviate poverty helps him engage the commercial sector.

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The Beginning of Wild Hearts in Action

The Beginning of Wild Hearts in Action
  • Duration:  10:12
  • Filesize:  8.2MB
  • 27-03-2008
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Mick Jackson explains how a humbling experience on one of the world's most dangerous mountains led him to set up Wild Hearts in Action.

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Heavy Metal to the World of Business

Heavy Metal to the World of Business
  • Duration:  09:16
  • Filesize:  7.4MB
  • 27-03-2008
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Mick Jackson is founder of Wild Hearts in Action, a social enterprise that sales office stationery and supplies to alleviate poverty around the world. He explains how he got into the world of business, which led him to social enterprise.

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Engaging the Private Sector

Engaging the Private Sector
  • Duration:  09:55
  • Filesize:  8MB
  • 27-03-2008
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Social Enterprises and Charities can benefit from working with commercial and private companies. One way of making contacts with key figures across a range of industries is by joining the local Chamber of Commerce. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is the largest in Scotland and President Claire Dunning explains why membership is a good idea.

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Learning a Trade

Learning a Trade
  • Duration:  01:31
  • Filesize:  1.2MB
  • 26-03-2008
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Jennifer works for Solstice nurseries just outside of Aberdeen and she explains how working for a social firm has boosted her confidence as well as learning new skills.

Making Steps at a Social Firm

Making Steps at a Social Firm
  • Duration:  03:51
  • Filesize:  3.1MB
  • 26-03-2008
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Vicky McCann believes social firms give employees a more personal experience and they are made to feel part of a team. She works for Solstice Nurseries just outside of Aberdeen.

Bonnie Banks

Bonnie Banks
  • Duration:  01:21
  • Filesize:  1.1MB
  • 26-03-2008
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Manager of Solstice nurseries, George Parkinson, explains how commerically growing heather just outside of Aberdeen can work as a social firm

Whisky Galore

Whisky Galore
  • Duration:  03:55
  • Filesize:  3.1MB
  • 26-03-2008
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We hear from David Whyte who is the Managing Director at Haven Products. They are a Star Social Firm with plants in Inverness, Hillington and Ballieston in Glasgow. He explains their high profile clients.

The Smell of Success

The Smell of Success
  • Duration:  04:51
  • Filesize:  3.9MB
  • 26-03-2008
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The Breadmaker is a thriving Social Firm in the heart of Aberdeen, with a bakery and cafe. General Manager Donald Anderson describes what their purpose is.