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Understanding social enterprise

Watch this video of Rosie Ginday, founder of Miss Macaroon, a social enterprise in the UK, describing the work they do.

Watch this video of Rosie Ginday, founder of Miss Macaroon, a social enterprise in the UK, describing the work they do, the impact they make and their contribution towards the SDGs.

Miss Macaroon sells small biscuits called ‘macaroons’ and uses 100% of the profits to provide employment training opportunities for young people who are long-term unemployed. “Creating a brighter future not just for macaroon lovers, but for everyone!”

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