Unit code: J/507/1624 : Social Enterprise and Third Sector Organisations

Unit Aims

This unit introduces the social enterprise as a sustainable business model. It explores how matching social goals with revenue streams to create a social organisation that is selfsufficient can be successful.

Learners will research a range of social enterprises to obtain an understanding of the opportunities and successes of the third sector.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes

When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:

1. Understand the role and importance of social enterprises in the economy

1.1 Explain the objectives, organisation and features of social enterprises, and contrast them to for-profit businesses.

1.2 Evaluate the characteristics and motivations of a social entrepreneur.

2. Recognise successful revenue sources and business models used by social enterprises

2.1 Identify and support ideas for possible new revenue streams for selected social enterprises.

2.2 Analyse the management perspectives and external stakeholder perspectives of selected social enterprises and how any objections to new development might be countered.

3. Identify formulae for success within social organisations

3.1 Explain how a social enterprise may become sustainable and provide researched examples.

3.2 Analyse how ‘blended values’ may impact the development of selected social enterprises.

3.3 Evaluate the distinct role of ‘innovation’ in the third sector.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

The focus is one the role of the social entrepreneur and what it takes to set up a not-forprofit organisation that supports social causes.