Dorking-based Netherne Printing Services (NPS) was visited by Maria Miller, Minister for Disabled People, on Tuesday the 16th of November. Netherne is a commercial printing company and a Social Firm, as its primary purpose is to create meaningful employment for people with disabilities.
Staff talked to the Minister about their roles in the successful print company and the benefits of being in work.
The Department for Work and Pensions Minister’s visit was well-timed as Social Enterprise Day took place today (18th) during Global Entrepreneurship Week. This day is about encouraging people to use enterprising ideas for social and environmental change and is promoted by Enterprise UK and the Kauffman Foundation.
NPS can clearly demonstrate that by empowering people economically through employment they contribute positively to the local economy; by reducing their employees’ reliance on health services whilst increasing their ability to spend locally. Big Society in action!
NPS depend entirely on winning and maintaining business contracts in order to support their social aim of providing work and training opportunities to those who are furthest away from the job market. NPS specialise in printing stationery, business cards, brochures, reports and books; also offering design, copying and branded promotional items such as t-shirts. You can call them on 01306 875150 and read more about them at www.netherneprint.co.uk