We have some exciting news to share in this instalment of ‘Folk & Mirrors’. We have registered as a non-profit social enterprise and are now operating as Act Happy Ltd! But what is a social enterprise, exactly?
A social enterprise is a business that trades for social purposes. We do not keep the profits of the business, but use them to further our social objectives. In the case of Act Happy Ltd, our objective is to support the growth of the music community in Newport and the surrounding areas as well as supporting causes that are important to the local community.
We will continue to organise fundraising gigs for charities and other non-profit organisations as well as looking for opportunities to perform at similar events organised by others. We will still be writing, recording and releasing music and making sure we perform our songs live for audiences in the local area and further afield. We are in the process of designing merchandise which will be available to purchase on our website and at some of our live performances.
It's all very new and exciting, and we are still finding our feet when it comes to running a social enterprise. In the future we plan to offer Act Happy Ltd membership for a small monthly fee. Members would receive fun perks as well as having the opportunity to attend meetings and get involved with the good work we intend to do in the local community. We will keep ‘Folk & Mirrors’ updated as we get Act Happy Ltd up and running.
If you have any further questions or you have some ideas you would like to share with us then please get in touch! You can use the contact form on the website or reach out to us on Instagram. We would love to hear from you.