Milestone for Local Not For Profit: Glenray Laundry Recognised for Genuine Social Impact
Glenray Laundry has achieved Social Enterprise certification, marking a milestone for the longstanding Bathurst organisation
[Glenray, Bathurst, NSW]
Glenray Laundry, a local Not for Profit in Bathurst, has achieved Social Enterprise certification, marking a milestone for the longstanding Bathurst organisation, while continuing to deliver positive benefits to people living with disability in the community. The certification, awarded by Social Traders, recognizes businesses whose core purpose is to create positive social impact through their commercial operations.
Social Enterprise certification is known for its rigorous standards, involving the verification of governance and social impact among other things. Only businesses that prove they exist for public benefit and reinvest resources to fulfil that mission are eligible, ensuring authenticity and protecting against “social washing” - superficial claims of social responsibility without evidence of genuine impact.
Unlike traditional commercial business, certified social enterprises like Glenray Laundry operate with a mission to deliver more than just clean linen. By prioritizing employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, such as people living with disabilities - Glenray Laundry helps individuals find stable work, gain skills, and actively participate in society.
Providing employment pathways that are inclusive and supported allowing greater access to meaningful work, directly impacting unemployment and social isolation among vulnerable people. Also providing economic inclusion with people receiving regular income and enabling community and social participation, helping to reduce long-term reliance on support services and enable broader economic prosperity.
Glenray Laundry is committed to encouraging social procurement among local business, amplifying their ability to create public good alongside commercial value. Customers can be assured that their spend produces measurable social value, not just profits, with independently validated impact reporting supporting Glenray Laundry’s ongoing commitment as a not for profit, supporting people in the community.
Social Enterprise certification is a mark of trust, quality, and purpose for ethical buyers across Australia. Glenray Laundry’s recent certification shines a light on the potential for every transaction to be an opportunity to create lasting change. Customers now have the choice to support social enterprises whose operations benefit the community - transforming everyday services like laundry into engines for social progress.
For further details on how Glenray Laundry can elevate your business visit www.glenraylaundry.com.au or to learn more about supporting certified social enterprises, visit the Social Traders website www.socialtraders.com.au
