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Abstract

Since the Grabiner Report in 2000 Grabiner, Lord. 2000. The Informal Economy: A Report by Lord Grabiner QC, London: HM Treasury/The Stationery Office Ltd..  [Google Scholar] there has been growing concern on the part of government over the scale of the informal economy. Most of the proposals to address this growth have focused on ways to deter such activity. But there have also been efforts to assist those who wish to legitimise their activities. This paper argues that a social enterprise approach to formalisation would be of benefit to tackling joblessness and social exclusion as well as generating further social economic activity in deprived neighbourhoods. The paper draws upon review research and original research work currently being conducted into formalisation strategies.