kate bull presents the people's supermarket @ canvas8
Post on 17-Oct-2014
1.382 views
DESCRIPTION
Launched in the summer of 2010 and featured on Channel 4, The People's Supermarket aims to offer ‘an alternative food buying network’ for local communities. On the night of their first birthday, TPS co-founder Kate Bull presented us with their inspiring story.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Role of Brands in Society
A perspective by Kate Bull, CEO The People’s Supermarket
![Page 2: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Where it all began
• The dream• The people behind the idea • Why we wanted to do this
![Page 3: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
We are…
A sustainable food
co-operative that
responds to the needs of
the local community and
provides healthy, local
food at reasonable
prices.
![Page 4: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
We aim to…
To create a community
supermarket that
highlights the
possibilities of
consumer power and
challenges the
status quo.
![Page 5: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
We think differently
![Page 6: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
We aim to buy…
• Fresh fruit, veg from UK and Europe only Bananas are an
exception!• Dairy products and
responsibly sourced Meat and Fish from UK and Europe.
![Page 7: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
It’s all about the people
Run by our 1000members, all get a sayin how we run the business, receive a 10% discount and commit to working for
4 hrs every 4 weeks in
the store.
![Page 8: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
We try hard to help
• Job creation
• We help people get qualifications
• Learn new life skills
• We work within the community
• Help other enterprises
![Page 9: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
We have…
Created 17 new jobs. Worked with 50 long term unemployed people.Volunteers from -• Victims of torture• Recovering from
addictions• Major corporations
![Page 10: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
We create opportunities;The People’s Florist The People’s Kitchen And our latest…The People’s Delivery Service
![Page 11: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
We talk to…
Via Facebook • 1 million views• 7,500 followers• 5,300 comments Twitter• 3 months - 3600
followers
![Page 12: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
We use simple text and hand written signage to communicate. Everyone and anyone can make a message.
![Page 13: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
We are not …..
A Charity We get no tax breaks and don’t rely on government grants
or FundsOr help on business rates.
![Page 14: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
We did not …..
Get any help from the Banks or venture capitalists. No over draft, no bank loans, no credit card acceptance facilities.
We were considered too risky
![Page 15: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
We are…
• Financially solvent
• At the front of a movement
• Inspiring others• Making a
difference
![Page 16: Kate Bull presents The People's Supermarket @ Canvas8](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070300/5440d710afaf9f5e208b456e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Today is our
First Birthday