Towards Better is a Certified Social Enterprise

Did you know Towards Better is a Certified Social Enterprise?

Social enterprises are businesses that put people and planet first. Across Australia there are over 12,000 social enterprises, creating more than 206,000 jobs and contributing $21.3 billion to our economy.

A social enterprise might be:

• A graphic design company creating jobs for ex-offenders,

• A gym offering affordable wellbeing services to the community, or

• A retailer donating 50% of its profits to charity.

What Makes a Social Enterprise

To qualify as a social enterprise, an organisation must:

1. Have a defined primary social, cultural or environmental purpose that delivers a clear public or community benefit.

2. Earn a substantial portion of its income from trade (not just grants or donations).

3. Invest its resources into its purpose so the public or community benefit outweighs any private gain.

Social enterprises operate in all sectors—from facilities management and hospitality to business administration and design.

Three Common Impact Models

1. Employment-generating – creates jobs and training opportunities for people who are marginalised or face barriers to work.

2. Service-delivering – provides vital community services where there are gaps in the market.

3. Profit-redistributing – directs a significant share of profits to a social or environmental cause.

At Towards Better, our purpose is to create inclusive employment and valued roles for people with disabilities, helping businesses and communities thrive.

Our Impact Model & Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose- Our Mission

To discover talented individuals with a disability and connect and mobilise the assets, skills, and passions of communities and businesses to develop active, valued, and meaningful roles in welcoming communities.

Impact Model

Employment and Training: Pathways (When an individual from a marginalised background receives specialised support from a social enterprise to transition into external employment or further study’._

Why Buy from a Certified Social Enterprise

When you purchase from a certified social enterprise like Towards Better, you are doing more than buying a service—you are creating measurable local impact.

1. Edification of Impact – Trust & Transparency

You can trust that your investment directly supports community benefit. Our certification means our purpose and outcomes are independently verified.

2. Measurable Impact – Since 2020, Here’s Our Growing Impact

• Individuals assisted into employment with an external employer: 19

• Individuals who have remained in external employment: 14

• Estimated total wages paid to these individuals to date: $198,000

• Total individuals transitioned to further study: 9

• Pro Bono or Low Bono services provided to date: $77,113

These numbers continue to grow every year, showing the real difference your support makes.

3. Social Procurement – Local Impact Through Your Purchase

By purchasing our services, you are directly creating local impact. Every project, workshop, or consultation you buy helps create inclusive employment opportunities, strengthens our community, and drives a more equitable economy.