Skate Hop at the Mill Pot (part two) - the video

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'Millcaster Tales' is more than just a charity soap opera; it provides a new perspective on the key issues we all face working in the third sector.

The debate on the issues arising from each tale is as important as the tale itself.

We hope that the videos of Millcaster Tales will encourage you to contribute to the discussions we're having on the main issues from each tale.

'Skate Hop at the Mill Pot' discussion

The Government defines social enterprise as "a business with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners."

• If Greg set up the café as a social enterprise, what would be the advantages of that rather than as a straightforward charity?
• How would Greg have to tailor or change the operation of the cafe?
• In your view, is it fundable? Who might be an interested to fund it and why?
• Have you got a good example of a social enterprise that really makes a difference to its local community? How did it start and who set it up? Tell us how it works.

Marcus the founder and trustee of MillcARTS asks Greg to publicise the MilcARTS Most Talented show, but is sceptical.

• Should trustees keep that sort of view to themselves when they are talking about their organisation?

• Does it matter?

• Does your board have a policy about trustees as ambassadors? Do you think it is worth doing/having? If you have, please do put it on the site.

Jason is proposing that the skateboarders undertake peer mentoring with other young people. 

• Is that realistic?

• How could he ensure that it was not just a gimmick that operating at a superficial level?

Have your say on the Millcaster Tales forum.

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• Trading and social enterprise

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Useful links

• Social Enterprise Coalition
• Social Enterprise London
• UnLtd
• YouthNet