Current initiatives to turn local activity into micro-businesses include working with groups to create a fashion label, a timber recycling store and the manufacture of wooden laptop risers. As part of our development plan we want to maximise the number of income streams financing our projects. For example, we see our work supporting the development of local environmental and social enterprises and we see this mutually beneficial relationship as one potential source of local sponsorship that will reduce the cost of the service to statutory agencies over time. Social enterprises that we help set up will also produce income for AfSL as will affiliate income and membership. For more information please contact Steven Knight
Steven Knight, Director and Trustee
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As a founding member of AfSL, I have helped develop the original vision and model of working and now help with fund raising and social enterprise. My background in construction and interest in sustainability has led to me being involved in the development of the Code for Sustainable Homes as a consultant to the Building Research Establishment (BRE). I currently work as a sustainable homes consultant assisting developers, local authorities, contractors and housing associations to achieve better quality and more sustainable housing. |
