Success stories
450+ ideas have been submitted to us in the UK since January 2008 and we’ve built over 30 prototype social ventures.
Here are a few of those that have continued to grow:
Social Innovation Camp, April 2008
Enabled by Design is a community of people passionate about well-designed everyday products for people with physical disabilities. The site allows you to post a review of a product you love or make a suggestion for a better design. The idea is to match up users of assistive equipment with designers who can make it better.
Social Innovation Camp, December 2008
The Good Gym connects people who want to get some exercise with isolated, elderly people in a local community who need an errand running, some shopping delivered, or just a bit of company on a regular basis. The idea is to help you do good and keep fit at the same time.
Social Innovation Camp June 2009
MyPolice is an online feedback system for the police service, allowing direct, open conversations between the public and the police.
FLIP
Social Innovation Camp Jailbrake, March 2010
FLIP matches young people with employment opportunities by helping them use their social networks to write a CV. The team are currently in closed beta.
Bethnal Green Ventures, autumn 2010
A free-to-use sms mobile tool enabling the homeless to find relevant services in their local area.
The team are tracking the progress of their idea here.
Bethnal Green Ventures, autumn 2010
A cheaper, quicker and more effective CRB checking service for organisations in the voluntary and public sector.
Social Innovation Camp Edinburgh – 2011
A way for carers to manage the help they need from friends and family, spreading the helping hands out across your network, and allowing you as the helper to be contacted when and where it’s useful.
