This episode features Jacob Damstra, Director of Urban Roots London, as this month's guest. Listen in as Jacob shares some of the narrative of the organization and to learn about how they use a social enterprise model to support their nonprofit structure. We also chat about navigating and moving beyond regulatory barriers with the lens of Jacob’s legal expertise and experience, and some of the places you can look to get support understanding these structures.  Not even sure where to begin thinking about those regulations and bylaws? Well you're in luck - we talk about that too. 

Resources

• Social Enterprise Institute free SE101 course
• Social Enterprise Institute free Social Finance 101 course
• Questions to Ask Before Starting a Nonprofit or Charity
• Urban Roots London
• URL's Model of Thirds
• Pillar's Shift to the Middle model
• Urban Roots London composting program
• Pillar's Social Enterprise Supports page
• Service London Business page
  • FAQ
• London Small Business Centre
  • FAQ

Music
Intro and  background music written and performed by the wonderful Jessica O'Neil. 
Find her as Yessica Woahneil on music-streaming platforms. 

Sponsors
This podcast is made possible in-part through the generous in-kind sponsorship of Rogers TV London and financial contributions of Libro Credit Union.