R E D E M P T I V E
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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.
Creating an Ecology of Enterprises
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In 2025 we’ll be looking to partner with individuals or small organisations who are looking to set up or grow an enterprise in partnership with St Basils. They will be reviewed on a case by case basis, in line with the vision and values of St Basil’s redemptive enterprise community. We’ll offer mentoring, access to funding and a network of support including business experts and advisors. If this is something you’d like to be considered for - get in touch.
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For those in our church community who are already running redemptive enterprises or are interested in exploring what this might look like, we seek to provide inspiration, expertise, prayer and mentoring.
The network seeks to support one another through a regular gathering, every six weeks. We meet for an evening of interviews, talks, inspiration and prayer. This is the main way to access the Redemptive Enterprise Network including our skills bank. If you're interested in getting involved, get in touch.
