Social Enterprise Podcasts

• Duration:  02:30
• Filesize:  2MB
• 23-06-2008

The right frame for a picture can make a huge difference to a print or image. FrameWorks is part of the KibbleWorks Enterprises, based not far from the main Kibble campus in Paisley. George Rae is a professional picture-framer and he explains more about the business and the young people on placement.

• Duration:  07:01
• Filesize:  5.6MB
• 23-06-2008

Some of the most loved films have memorable soundtracks, but even corporate DVDs can benefit from a great backing track to complement the words and images. MusicWorks is part of the KibbleWorks enterprises. Brendan Merrick explains how music is also playing a key role in the development of the young people placed there.

• Duration:  03:07
• Filesize:  2.5MB
• 23-06-2008

Personalised t-shirts and mugs are great ways to mark special occasions like birthdays, and stag and hen nights. PromoWorks is part of the KibbleWorks group of businesses. Sarah Speight describes the services they provide and how this can help the young people on placement.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Duration:  03:55
• Filesize:  3.1MB
• 26-03-2008

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.

• Duration:  04:51
• Filesize:  3.9MB
• 26-03-2008

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.

• Duration:  03:34
• Filesize:  2.9MB
• 26-03-2008

Social Firms can help those with mental health issues as well as physical disabilities. Manager of Green Tracks in Aberdeen, Doug Croucher, explains how they can help with employment.

• Duration:  04:28
• Filesize:  3.6MB
• 26-03-2008

Aberdeen Foyer is a well established charity that runs a range of social firms to help and support their work with the homeless in the city. We chat to Edel Harris about their partner shop with famous ice cream brand Ben and Jerry's.