Jericho Foundation Wins Green Impact at the Social Economy Drive Awards 2024

The Jericho Foundation, winners of the 2024 Social Economy Drive Green Impact Award, are changing lives through sustainability and second chances. Watch our new video spotlighting The ReUsers and The Wood Shack where recycling meets real social change.

Jericho’s Award Winning Impact on People and Planet

Last Year 2024, The Jericho Foundation took home the Excellence in Green Impact Award at the Social Economy Drive Awards, a well deserved recognition of their commitment to sustainability, inclusion and community transformation. Now, we’re thrilled to share a impactful new video that shines a spotlight on Jericho’s story and the work of their social enterprises: The ReUsers and The Wood Shack.

Watch the full video now on iSE’s brand new YouTube channel:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0TCj7c7Esw

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Who Is The Jericho Foundation?

The Jericho Foundation is a Birmingham based charity and social enterprise group working to break down barriers to employment, especially for people experiencing hardship, trauma or disadvantage. Through supported work placements, mentoring and personal development, Jericho empowers individuals to build confidence and reclaim their futures.

Their social enterprise group includes catering, construction, cleaning, and retail…all are more than just businesses. They are stepping stones to stability, skills and purpose.

The ReUsers and The Wood Shack: Circular Economy in Action

Operating in Sutton Coldfield, The ReUsers is one of Jericho’s most impactful enterprises, a bustling reuse and retail shop based next to the local recycling centre. Here, thousands of donated items are diverted from landfill every year and resold affordably, creating both environmental and social benefit.

Next door, The Wood Shack transforms reclaimed timber into custom furniture, shelving and other beautiful products all made by hand, all made with purpose. The Founder bringing his own lived experience to the enterprise.

But it’s more than just recycling materials to make a bit of profit. It’s about recycling lives. Jericho offers certified training, employment support and a career pathway for those often excluded from the job market.

The Story From The Video:

The video captures heartfelt testimonies from:

Richard Craythorne , Manager at The ReUsers
Francis, a local customer impacted by Jericho’s support
An apprentice graduate, who receives an emotional farewell gift
Rebecca Stone, Head of Marketing & Fundraising at Jericho
And scenes from ChangeKitchen CIC, another brilliant social enterprise who will be featured in a follow up video soon!

We’re proud to share this moment and amplify the stories that can inpire.

The Social Economy Matters And It’s Growing

According to Social Enterprise UK, the UK is home to over 100,000 social enterprises, contributing £60 billion to the economy and employing more than 2 million people. In the West Midlands, these businesses are influencing local change from sustainability and skills training to health and housing support.

Through campaigns like Social Economy Drive, iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs) celebrates these hidden heroes and connects communities to the people driving inclusive, values led innovation.