The Social Entrepreneur - Softcover

Andrew Mawson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843546612 ISBN 13: 9781843546610

Publisher: Atlantic Books, 2008

Synopsis

When Andrew Mawson arrived in Bromley-by-Bow in the east end of London, in the 1980s, it was in a state of social, economic and material disrepair. Living there, getting to know the residents and institutions, he soon realized that by unlocking its untapped potential, the community could begin to turn itself around. The result: the Bromley-by-Bow Centre has encouraged literacy, housing, business, health, welfare and enterprise in the area to flourish. Time and again using the same approach, Mawson has succeeded where the government and others have failed. His inspiring and timely book will demonstrate, through his own experience how, by seeking creative, dynamic, entrepreneurial ways of tackling seemingly intractable social problems, we can all make real changes in our communities.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew Mawson's career in the social sector has spanned over 20 years. He developed the renowned Bromley-By-Bow Centre in East London and co-founded the Community Action Network in 1998. He is currently involved in developing London's Water City. He was awarded a Life Peerage in 2007 and sits on the cross-benches in the House of Lords.

Review:

"'The Richard Branson of the social sector.' Libby Purves on Andrew Mawson '[Mawson] combines the conscience of the social activist harnessed to the can-do skills of the modern business shaker.' Independent"

About this edition

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1843546612
• ISBN 13: 9781843546610
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192