Robert Ashton

Robert Ashton

Consultant and social entrepreneur

Robert Ashton is a social entrepreneur, campaigner and bestselling business author. His 12th book, How to be a Social Entrepreneur,was published by Capstone in October 2010.

He works with grassroots organisations, charities, schools, social enterprises and housing organisations, helping them become more entrepreneurial, and has advised government on the subject of social enterprise.

Locally, Robert is a vice patron of Norfolk Community Foundation, an organisation he helped establish, and chairs Human Library UK CIC, a new organisation that challenges prejudice.

 

 

 

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A lady makes rope from coir, a product of coconut shells

Robert Ashton explains how he came to understand the potential impact of micro-finance on a recent trip to India.

And the punctuation prize goes to . . .

Robert Ashton advises on the importance of attention to detail.

Image credit: West Midlands Police

A real-life experience prompts Robert Ashton to question the value and safeguards of public service providers for the vulnerable.

Small is the new big

A recent speaking engagement reminded Robert Ashton of the opportunities for grassroots organisations.

As Tories gleefully dismantle the state and public services withdraw, what's left to fill the gap? Those well-off, well-meaning people who have the spare time and energy to run a social enterprise, a school, a library and their nearest roundabout do not live in the areas that are most in need of intervention and services.

» Sweeping change: riots and the Big Society

Supermarine Spitfire. Image credit: Chowells

Robert Ashton provides a motivational message to all those facing adversity in the approach to new ideas.

What is this life about?

Robert Ashton philosophises over the greatest question of all.

Untouchable was released in France as The Intouchables - Image sourced from Wikipedia

Robert Ashton calls for life to imitate fiction as he critiques the relationship of the film Untouchable with real-world service provision.

A cuckoo in the nest

Social enterprise without trading activity is merely charity, says Robert Ashton.

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