arc Social Impact report 2016: summary

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1 arc Social Impact report 2016: summary How it works Business in the Community arc programme supports social enterprises to grow and create jobs helping to change lives. Launched in September 2011, the arc programme is a needs-led skills based volunteering programme, which supports social enterprises in becoming more sustainable, grow and create jobs. It offers a bespoke support package to social enterprises, including access to business expertise from our corporate partners, subsidised training, social impact consultancy and discounted premises, supply chain introductions and profiling opportunities. Creating an impact Jobs created through the arc programme East London 2, West London 1, Yorkshire Other locations ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Of the 4,417 jobs created, 2,105 (48%) of the people placed into employment are from a disadvantaged background, and 57% were previously unemployed for six months or more. 70% of the jobs have lasted for over 12 months. of the jobs created are full time jobs. 137 Shepherdess Walk London N1 7RQ I T: +44 (0) I President HRH The Prince of Wales I Chairman Antony Jenkins I Chief Executive Amanda Mackenzie OBE Business in the Community is registered in England and Wales (297716) and Scotland (SC046226). Company limited by guarantee No

2 Breakdown of jobs by background of employee 18% 8% 5% 2% Other 24% 33% Ex-offender Physical or mental disability Ex-Homeless NEET Veterans Refugees Disadvantaged: those who are furthest form the labour market, including exoffenders, homeless people, care leavers, those not in education, employment or training, and people who are Percentage of social enterprises reporting positive effects due to their participation in the arc programme over the past year Over the past year, a total of 64 social enterprises have been actively supported by the arc programme. Since the start of the programme 153 social enterprises have been supported. The support provided by the business volunteers is based on the individual needs of each arc social enterprise. This varies from advice to delivery of specific project work. The two support areas most valued by the arc social The support we receive from arc has been instrumental in building awareness, promoting our mission, making community connections, and most importantly, providing a strong support infrastructure with people and more that encourages and contributes in a challenging start up environment. Leslie Alfin, PRACTivate LTD. enterprises over the past year was the business advice/project support provided by the business volunteers and the networking opportunities created with other social enterprises. 82% rated the business advice/project support as creating some/very positive effects and 67% indicated some or very positive effects through the networking activities. The Prince s Responsible Business Network I 2

3 Thank you so much for all your continued support. Although we are still small our business lines are beginning to scale and opportunities in our pipeline are coming to fruition. We are supporting over 2,000 children now, a number which will continue to grow. We very much enjoy being part of the programme, thanks again to all the team. Cecilia Crossley, From Babies With Love 86% of respondents believed arc had some or very positive effects on improving the self-confidence of the social enterprises business leader, and 77% stated that arc had some or very positive effects on the creation of their medium and long-term business strategy. Percentage of social enterprises reporting some or very positive effects due to their participation on the arc programme over the past year 100% 90% 70% 50% 40% 30% 20% 0% 86% 77% 46% 49% arc supports economic value 20.7 million Savings to the State 221 million in GVA to the UK economy The contributions of people employed directly or indirectly through arc social enterprises is conservatively estimated to have added 221 million in GVA to the UK economy from the beginning of the programme. The savings to the State as a result of arc social enterprises supporting the unemployed into work is estimated at 20.7 million. This saving includes the fiscal benefit to the State of jobseekers allowance claimants entering work, increased income taxations and increased national insurance contributions to HMRC of individuals employed directly by arc social enterprises. This does not include savings due to reduced take up of housing benefits, council tax support or other benefits. The Prince s Responsible Business Network I 3

4 Value creation % of organisations that grew (turnover) in the last financial year 90% 70% 50% 40% 30% 20% 0% 83% arc Social Enterprises 52% Social Enterprises UK 38% UK SME's The growth of arc social enterprises that provided financial information indicated that 83% of them grew their turnover in the past year compared with 52% of social enterprises across the UK and 38% of UK SMEs (2015 data used for comparison purposes as 2016 data not currently available). 97% would recommend the arc programme to other social enterprises 95% said they were happy with the programme Social enterprises reported they had procured a total of 136k through other social enterprises over the past year. Talent development 308 individuals from our corporate partners have supported social enterprises throughout the arc programme 833 volunteer days have been provided through arc. Problem solving Self-confidence Communication skills Negotiation.influen cing Team building People management 100% Business volunteers would recommend the arc programme to other colleagues Business volunteers rated their relationship with the social enterprise they worked with as good to excellent, and 90% indicated that their understanding of the social enterprise sector had improved The Prince s Responsible Business Network I 4

5 It's a great way to get an understanding of a small company and make an impact on their business, and use those skills to think about how my company operates Improved relationships with employers Job satisfaction increased Career progression supported/enabled Perception of company improved More proud to work for my employer Feel more committed to my employer Great chance to develop leadership, problem solving and project management skills as well as give something back to our community arc Corporate Partners The Prince s Responsible Business Network I 5