Bertotti Marcello, Harden Angela, Renton Adrian, Sheridan Kevin
Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, UK, Tel.: +44 (0)208 223 4139.
Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ, UK, Tel.: +44 (0)208 223 4282.
Community Dev J. 2012 Apr;47(2):168-183. doi: 10.1093/cdj/bsr020. Epub 2011 Mar 18.
There has been much enthusiasm over the past 10 years for the potential contribution of social enterprises to the regeneration of disadvantaged urban areas. This enthusiasm has far outstripped the availability of empirical evidence. This paper reports a qualitative study of one social enterprise, a community café, and its contribution to building social capital in a disadvantaged urban area in London. The analysis reveals how the café builds 'bonding' and 'bridging' social capital whilst also addressing 'downside' social capital. Overall, the manager of the social enterprise played a considerable role in facilitating the development of social capital, thus emphasising the importance of individuals and their attitudes, skills, and background in urban regeneration. However, the role of the social enterprise in building 'linking' social capital was minor. In this instance, more effective mechanisms of community engagement need to be put in place in order to empower local residents and organisations.
在过去十年里，社会企业对弱势城市地区复兴的潜在贡献引发了诸多热情。这种热情远远超过了实证证据的可得性。本文报告了一项对一家社会企业——一家社区咖啡馆——及其对伦敦一个弱势城市地区社会资本建设贡献的定性研究。分析揭示了这家咖啡馆如何构建“联结型”和“桥接型”社会资本，同时也应对“负面”社会资本。总体而言，社会企业的经理在促进社会资本发展方面发挥了相当大的作用，从而凸显了个人及其态度、技能和背景在城市复兴中的重要性。然而，社会企业在构建“连接型”社会资本方面的作用较小。在这种情况下，需要建立更有效的社区参与机制，以增强当地居民和组织的权能。
