A social enterprise which pulls together local producers to create wider business opportunities and provide greater access to local foods for consumers.
Estimated Price
Not yet known
Why is this project needed?
Development Coll, in partnership with Coll Community Council, conducted a community survey to identify priorities for its Growth Plan. This survey identified increasing access to local food supplies as the second most important priority.
What does this project want to do?
To create a social enterprise with the objective of delivering increased access to local food supplies.
Stage one includes a needs analysis, exploration into models for social enterprise businesses, an options appraisal and a feasibility study of the various options. Stage two includes accessing finance as required, and stage three completes the project with the setting up of the system which can deliver improved access.
What benefits/positive changes will this project bring about?
Easy access to local produce will provide business opportunities for local producers
Easy access to fresh local food is a healthier eating option for local consumers
Reduce carbon footprint by increased access to local food supply
