BECO: the Soap Social Enterprise Supporting Blind, Disabled and Disadvantaged People

BECO join me for today’s episode to talk about their social enterprise in Walthamstow, London. Making various organic soaps, their work force comprises over 80% blind, disabled and disadvantaged people. Camilla Marcus-Dew, co-founder, shares her reasons for starting the business and her thoughts on the power of social enterprise. And Michael, one of the BECO team members, shares his experience of working within the team.BECO are truly one of the loveliest teams I’ve ever come across – this story inspired the entire podcast. If you like this episode, please tell your friends about BECO. They really deserve the love. Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s show that you may want to take a look at… BECO website: https://betterconsidered.orgBECO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beco.uk/Shop BECO at Waitrose: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/featured/offers/toiletries-health-and-beauty/beco-hand-wash-and-soapMore team member stories… and while I mention it – it isn’t Ozzie that can measure the soaps by sight, it’s Sareet! Read more about him and the rest of the team here: https://betterconsidered.org/beco-storiesYou can also get in touch with them directly at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.