R E D E M P T I V E
E N T E R P R I S E
We create and support redemptive enterprises purposed to break cycles of poverty and marginalisation. We want to build a diverse ecology of small enterprises that generate opportunities for meaningful work, mentoring, up-skilling and employment.
St Basil was known as the first christian social entrepreneur.
St Basil sought to tackle the needs of the most vulnerable in a holistic manner. Having ministered to many in the region who were experiencing famine, St Basil realised that meeting the immediate needs of his community through the provision of food, wouldn’t bring lasting change. Many were sick, entrenched in poverty and had no access to education or skills, so St Basil began to teach trades, started enterprises and sought to break cycles of poverty and marginalisation by enabling people to stand on their own two feet.
A Collaborative Network of Enterprises
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In some cases as a church community we will seed fund, own and run small redemptive enterprises. You can read more about our first enterprise – Holy Fool Coffee – here.
Those who come through the Holy Fool training programme will be invited to pursue further opportunities for work and experience through RE partners. -
In 2025 we’ll be looking to partner with individuals or small organisations who are interested in being part of our work. Partners will play a key role in building a supportive network around individuals, helping them as they learn new skills, receive mentoring, undergo training, and gain further work experience. If you’d like to be part of our work, get in touch with us.
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For those in our church community already running redemptive enterprises or interested in exploring what this might look like, we aim to provide inspiration, expertise, prayer, and mentoring.
The network supports one another through regular gatherings every six weeks. These evenings include interviews, talks, inspiration, and prayer. This is the primary way to engage with the Redemptive Enterprise Network.
We are also in the process of building an online skills bank that connects you with others in the community who can offer specific support in areas such as marketing, finances, and business plan writing.
If you're interested in getting involved, feel free to reach out.
