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In this episode of Chats with Changemakers, host Kate Duffy interviews Ben Jones, founder of Dingy Butterflies CIC, a social enterprise focused on community engagement through the arts. Ben shares his journey from being an artist to establishing a platform that fosters collaboration with local organisations. He discusses the importance of understanding community needs, the challenges faced in social enterprise work, and the impact of collaborative projects aimed at addressing issues like food poverty. The conversation highlights the significance of partnerships and the ongoing struggle for funding in the social enterprise sector.
Key Takeaways:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Passion and Community Engagement
03:03 The Story Behind Dindy Butterflies
06:34 Exploring Community Arts and Collaboration
11:32 Challenges and Opportunities in Community Work
15:42 Call to Action and Future Aspirations
18:39 The Power of True Collaboration
20:28 Challenges in Funding for Social Enterprises
20:36 Outro
Useful Links
Learn more about the Business with Purpose Accelerator
https://junctionpoint.co.uk/business-with-purpose-accelerator/
Learn more about Dingy Butterflies CIC
https://www.dingybutterflies.org/
Connect with Kate Duffy and Junction Point CIC
● Website: https://junctionpoint.co.uk/
● LinkedIn: / kateduffyuk
● Facebook: / junctionpointuk
● Instagram: / junctionpointcic
Connect with Ben Jones
● Website: https://www.dingybutterflies.org/
● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bendjones/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DingyButt/?locale=en_GB
Come and join our free 'North East Changemakers Community' on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YA7oQVvd3/
By Kate Duffy of Junction Point CICIn this episode of Chats with Changemakers, host Kate Duffy interviews Ben Jones, founder of Dingy Butterflies CIC, a social enterprise focused on community engagement through the arts. Ben shares his journey from being an artist to establishing a platform that fosters collaboration with local organisations. He discusses the importance of understanding community needs, the challenges faced in social enterprise work, and the impact of collaborative projects aimed at addressing issues like food poverty. The conversation highlights the significance of partnerships and the ongoing struggle for funding in the social enterprise sector.
Key Takeaways:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Passion and Community Engagement
03:03 The Story Behind Dindy Butterflies
06:34 Exploring Community Arts and Collaboration
11:32 Challenges and Opportunities in Community Work
15:42 Call to Action and Future Aspirations
18:39 The Power of True Collaboration
20:28 Challenges in Funding for Social Enterprises
20:36 Outro
Useful Links
Learn more about the Business with Purpose Accelerator
https://junctionpoint.co.uk/business-with-purpose-accelerator/
Learn more about Dingy Butterflies CIC
https://www.dingybutterflies.org/
Connect with Kate Duffy and Junction Point CIC
● Website: https://junctionpoint.co.uk/
● LinkedIn: / kateduffyuk
● Facebook: / junctionpointuk
● Instagram: / junctionpointcic
Connect with Ben Jones
● Website: https://www.dingybutterflies.org/
● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bendjones/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DingyButt/?locale=en_GB
Come and join our free 'North East Changemakers Community' on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YA7oQVvd3/