Prescott

What Prescott does

Prescott Group Society is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Registration #1216 97338 RR0001) founded circa 1964 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) across recreation, skills development, supported employment, and community inclusion. The organization operates more than 40 programs and services through two community hubs (Progress Place, opened 2025 in downtown Halifax, and Club Inclusion locations in Halifax and Dartmouth) and serves more than 400 individuals and families annually, with 325+ annual participants across summer camps, drop-in clubs, daytime activities, and supported employment.

Its revenue is generated through four channels: donations and monthly/recurring giving (Builders of Belonging tiers at $10–$100+/month), social enterprise retail from four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (North End Baking Co & Café, a gluten-free and peanut-free bakery and café; Pinkie's Thrift, a thrift store; Prescott Online Auction, a Facebook-hosted auction; and Prescott Mailing Services, a B2B direct mail fulfillment operation), program fees (Club Inclusion at $100/month membership or $15 day pass), and government grants from the Province of Nova Scotia's Disability Support Program, United Way, and federal programs. Prescott Mailing Services is the largest commercial arm with 50 fair-wage positions, while the retail social enterprises collectively employ roughly 70 people with IDDs across fair-wage roles.

The go-to-market model is community-led: participant recruitment runs through community events, social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), school transitions, and referrals from schools, healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors that includes participant representatives, led by CEO Alice Evans and Board Chair Derek Flynn, and aligns its service model with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy following the Disability Rights Coalition court ruling. In 2023, Prescott merged with Club Inclusion while retaining both brand names, and in 2025 it received the Wiltshire Award of Excellence in Supported Employment from the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE).

Name

Prescott

Legal name

Prescott Group Society

Website

https://prescottgroup.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prescott Group is a Halifax-based Canadian charity that provides supported employment, social enterprises, and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Nova Scotia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported employment programs
• Social enterprise
• Community inclusion
• Accessible community hubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Prescott Group relies on financial contributions from donors, monthly giving programs, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The organization is a registered charity (#1216 97338 RR0001) that issues tax receipts for donations.
2. Social Enterprise Revenue: Four social enterprises generate revenue: North End Baking Co & Café (gluten-free bakery/café), Pinkie's Thrift (thrift store), Prescott Online Auction, and Prescott Mailing Services. These businesses provide fair-wage employment to people with IDDs and reinvest profits into community programs.
3. Program Fees: Club Inclusion charges monthly membership ($100/month) and day pass fees ($15) for drop-in activities. Some daytime programs are funded through the Province of Nova Scotia's Disability Support Program, Flex funding, or individualized funding.
4. Government Grants and Funding: Prescott receives funding from the Province of Nova Scotia (multiple departments), United Way, Canadian Summer Jobs, New Horizons Fund, Crime Prevention Community Grants, and other government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prescott Group provides fair-wage employment, recreation, and community inclusion programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). It delivers this through four social enterprises (North End Baking Co & Café, Pinkie's Thrift, Prescott Online Auction, Prescott Mailing Services) and a suite of 40+ community programs (Supported Employment, Drop-in Activities, Daytime Activities, Seniors Activities, HomeShare) anchored by accessible community hubs Progress Place and Club Inclusion.

Product overview

Prescott Group is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of social enterprises and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Its social enterprises (North End Baking Co & Café, Pinkie's Thrift, Prescott Online Auction, and Mail Services) provide fair-wage employment and skills training. Its programs include Club Inclusion (drop-in activities), Progress Place (accessible community hub), Supported Employment services, Daytime Activities, Seniors Activities, and HomeShare. Together, these offerings support employment, recreation, skill-building, and community inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• North End Baking Co & Café A social-enterprise bakery and café that provides fair-wage employment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while producing and selling baked goods, including gluten-free items prepared in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Customers include the general public visiting the retail location.
• Pinkie's Thrift A social-enterprise thrift store that sells donated and second-hand goods to the public while providing fair-wage retail employment to participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Prescott Online Auction An online auction platform that lists and sells donated items to the public, providing fair-wage employment opportunities for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Prescott Mailing Services A commercial mailing service that provides fair-wage employment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while serving local businesses needing bulk mailing, mail preparation, and postage-saving services.
• Club Inclusion A drop-in community club offering accessible recreation, social activities, and a community hub for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a monthly membership model.
• Supported Employment Program A supported-employment service that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and maintain fair-wage work, while supporting inclusive employers with hiring guidance.
• Daytime Activities Structured daytime programming offering skill-building, recreation, and community participation opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Drop-in Activities Drop-in recreational and social activities available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through accessible community spaces.
• Seniors Activities Recreational and social programming tailored to seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• HomeShare A matching service that pairs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with compatible home-share living arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 421,000 bingo cards packed by Prescott Mailing Service employees annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lindsay ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLindsay Construction was selected to lead the build of Progress Place, ensuring the new downtown Halifax location was designed with accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity in mind. President & CEO Cory Bell called the partnership a commitment to building spaces that serve a greater purpose.
• 2 Crows Brewing Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrescott and 2Crows Brewing co-created two beverages — 'Brewed for Belonging' (craft beer) and 'Sparkled for Belonging' (non-alcoholic sparkling water with peach tea and pomelo) — with artwork designed by Prescott participants. The partnership includes retail sales, wholesale distribution, and ongoing inclusive employment collaboration with employees like Jennifer Richardson and Liam Johnson (employed 5+ years).
• Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Pinkie's Thrift and ERA for community electronics recycling. The Earth Day 2026 event collected 1,078 pounds of electronics, demonstrating environmental and social impact while providing team members with community engagement opportunities.
• East Coast LifestyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create the BELONG t-shirt collection. East Coast Lifestyle designs and sells the apparel; all profits support Prescott Group programs. The collaboration raises brand awareness and provides a visible symbol of inclusion.
• Hire for TalentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational awareness campaign aimed at increasing employer confidence in hiring people with disabilities. Collaborated with Prescott to produce a video on inclusive employment featuring 2 Crows Brewing employees, showcasing genuine partnerships and the value of inclusive workplaces.
• Disability Rights CoalitioncoreOthersCoalition of disability advocates including Beth MacLean who fought a court case finding the Province of Nova Scotia guilty of discrimination against people with disabilities. The resulting Human Rights Remedy is transforming disability support services in Nova Scotia. Prescott is aligned with and actively implementing the Remedy's person-directed approach.
• Scotiabank CentreminorOthersCommunity employer that has hired Prescott-supported employees as part of Prescott's supported employment program, demonstrating partnership between disability services and mainstream employers.
• StantecminorOthersEngineering and design firm that has employed people with disabilities through Prescott's community employment team.
• McInnis CooperminorOthersLaw firm listed as a community employer partner in Prescott's supported employment network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Best Buddies: International non-profit focused on social inclusion and supported employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — mission-aligned with Prescott's employment and inclusion work, though focused more on one-to-one friendship and jobs pairing than facility-based programming.

Direct peers

• Inclusion BC: British Columbia-based non-profit advocating for and providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including employment, housing, and community inclusion — directly comparable to Prescott's IDD mandate.
• KW Habilitation: Ontario-based non-profit providing employment, residential, community participation, and recreation services for people with developmental disabilities — a directly comparable IDD services provider with similar program breadth.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial federation supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through member agencies, advocacy, and direct services — comparable IDD mission and services portfolio, though operating at a federated provincial scale.
• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian non-profit delivering employment, recreation, and community participation programs for people with disabilities, including accessible housing and supported employment — a closely aligned mission and service portfolio to Prescott's IDD focus.
• EmployAbilities: Alberta-based non-profit focused on employment services for people with disabilities, including job coaching and employer engagement — directly comparable to Prescott's supported employment and inclusive employer programs.
• Pacific Coast Children's Resources: Western Canadian provider of residential and community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities — comparable IDD services model with similar funding and program structure.
• Community Living Toronto: Toronto-based non-profit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through supported employment, day programs, recreation, and residential services — comparable scope, target population, and service mix to Prescott.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries: Large, established North American non-profit operating social enterprises (thrift retail, staffing, e-recycling) that employ and serve people facing barriers to employment — comparable social-enterprise-plus-mission model, but at much larger scale and broader scope than Prescott.
• Easterseals: Large, established U.S.-based disability services non-profit offering employment, recreation, and accessibility programs for people with disabilities — comparable mission and program breadth, but operates as a broader federation across many states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prescottgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/prescottgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prescott-group-halifax-ns

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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