Quotes from Spark 2009 Finalists

‘Spark is about sustainability and everyone from our organisation is seeing it as a positive way forward.’

The Resettlement Agency

“That’s what we really love about the project. There’s a vast range of skills and opportunities that can be acquired so the outdoor aspect of the cultivation of willow will really help our service users.”

Cathy Hembry, Winter Willow

‘Being part of Spark is very exciting. It’s a good opportunity to work with other people, which allows us to bring out the best of the furniture rental scheme and make it really work.’

David Banks, Refurnish Devon

“If Spark is meant to ignite social enterprise, we’re on fire.’

Jon Cox, Spark Fabrications and Framing

‘What we try to do is to break the vicious cycle of no home, no job and to help our client group gain skills through practical experience and also develop in a commercial business environment.’

Christina Baby, First Fruit Warehousing

Sparklers:

'One of the best things about being a Sparkler is that everyone involved sees my worth. I don't think I ever appreciated the work I ve put into this venture and this has allowed me to evaluate it in a different light.'

Davina Roberts, Punch and Juicy