Punch and Juicy
Punch and Juicy Liquid food service aims to promote healthy drinking in the community, in 2009 we will be targeting people who have experienced a vulnerable lifestyle and those who are at risk of becoming vulnerable. We hope to play a big part in the transitional stages of being homeless to becoming a success, since starting we have won two awards and was highlighted as Social enterprise of the fortnight by Social Enterprise London E magazine.
For more information interested parties can contact Punch and Juicy today
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009
Davina Roberts of Punch and Juicy Liquid Foods named one of the
Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs for 2009
Davina Roberts, founder and Managing Director of Punch and Juicy Liquid Foods] is announced as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is looking to unleash people's enterprising ideas to tackle some of society's biggest issues such as climate change, poverty, gender equality and health.
The Future 100 Awards puts the spotlight on young people aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in running a responsible business venture; one which demonstrates a balance between economic, environmental and social goals to achieve ultimate business success.
Punch and Juicy Liquid Foods is an innovative Social Enterprise that offers a product range and 2 types of service.
Punch and Juicy aim to
- Create Voluntary positions for individuals with low chances of securing mainstream employment due to vulnerable backgrounds (i.e. medical/housing/ability/social exclusion)
- Equip a minimum of 100 vulnerable individuals with a functional skill that can be used in the kitchen and to teach others
- Create Big Issue type Franchise opportunities for Ex- Vulnerable individuals
Davina Roberts said, "I would like to sincerely thank all the pioneers of social change, for not only facilitating the growth of Punch and Juicy and myself, but for realising that potential lies within the community. I am proud to know that I am one of the many social entrepreneurs working towards creating a sustainable social and economical impact "
Founder of Striding Out and organiser of the Future100 awards, Heather Wilkinson said: "The future of our world is in the hands of individuals who are committed to generating commercial and ethical returns.
Challenging economic times can offer opportunities to question the way we operate as both a business community and a society. We are profiling the 'Future 100' young entrepreneurs who are changing the face of everyday business and improve commerce's impact on the wider world."
The Future 100 awards encourages and rewards extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. The Future 100 Awards is organized by Striding Out www.stridingout.co.uk, a social enterprise which is committed to supporting the development and growth of young and ethical entrepreneurs.
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