In May 2002 the Department for Transport extended Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) to Section 19 Community Transport Operators. The grant is based on the fuel issues and mileage operated to transport eligible passengers. These passengers will include the elderly, disabled, those in receipt of job seekers allowance / income support and many for whom traditional modes of public transport are not available or practical. On average operators receive around £1,000 per vehicle per annum.
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Just a few years after it was created, a Cornish-based non-profit business is emerging as a truly UK-wide force in helping new mothers cope with the challenges of breastfeeding, via a nationally distributed educational DVD and other valuable services. This is Real Baby Milk, founded in 2006 as a Community Interest Company, a special kind of social enterprise that exists solely to provide benefits to a particular community or group of people.
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Win the ultimate social enter-prize, an exclusive one on one mentoring session with one of the 28 UK Social Enterprise Ambassadors!
Watch Penny Newman, John Bird, Sophie Tranchell and Tim Campbell tell you why you should enter.
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This scheme is designed to provide subsidised business support through vouchers to existing social enterprises in Devon (excluding Plymouth & Torbay). The Scheme is being managed by Co-active on behalf of Devon County Council, and forms part of the wider support package available via the Social Enterprise 'Information, Diagnostic & Brokerage' (IDB) gateway operated by Co-active on behalf of Business Link.
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Welcome
RISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region. The Social Enterprise Mark is administered by a joint venture set up between RISE and the Social Enterprise Coalition.
RISE is a membership organisation open to anyone who has an interest in the social enterprise agenda and is based in South West England, offering you a range of discounts to publications and events. For those that provide information, advice and support to social enterprises, RISE provides an enhanced level of membership, called RISE Additions. RISE Additions provides discounts and benefits, including discounted training and free access to the Business Advice Network -- to help learning and information sharing between social enterprise advisors and general business advisors.
If you are looking for advice or information in starting or running a social enterprise, see the business advice page or e: social enterprise support at Business Link specifying that your query relates to social enterprise.
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CSIP South West publish a comprehensive monthly bulletin containing updates on their work, recent news items and forthcoming events.
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A new online network dedicated to community-owned shops is being officially launched on Friday 12 March by the Plunkett Foundation at Thorncombe Community Shop in West Dorset, 11-12.30pm. Oliver Letwin MP, who in addition to being a Thorncombe’s local MP is a volunteer in Thorncombe community shop, will officially launch the new service.
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SWUKBO has prepared a briefing note on the new European Progress Microfinance facility, which has been designed for providing over the period 2010-13 a total of 45,000 loans to individuals and enterprises across the EU, targeting specifically those most affected by the current economic crisis.
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Don't miss new examples of social enterprises and the brilliant work they are doing.
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Assessment Officers
Based in Exeter office or Bristol area. Possibly home-based
Temporary Contract for 1 year (possible extension)
£23,000 pa
Application deadline: Monday 15 March 2010
Interview to be held on Tuesday 23 March 2010, in Exeter
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Based in Exeter office or Bristol area. Possibly home-based
Temporary Contract for 1 year (possible extension)
£23,000 pa
Application deadline: Monday 15 March 2010
Interview to be held on Tuesday 23 March 2010, in Exeter
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The Leach Pottery in St Ives is one of eleven institutions long-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize. The long list has been selected by a panel of Judges chaired this year by broadcaster Kirsty Young. Traditionally the long list comprises ten, but for the 2010 Prize eleven institutions have been nominated, attesting to the high quality and
volume of applications received.
RISE recently made a filmed case study about the Leach Pottery, you can view it here.
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volume of applications received.
RISE recently made a filmed case study about the Leach Pottery, you can view it here.
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Work, meet, connect and share at Launceston’s new work hub for social entrepreneurs.
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What does the social enterprise sector look like in Gloucestershire?
Complete Gloucestershire Social Enterprise Forum's short online survey to be entered into a draw to win £50 of local store vouchers.
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Complete Gloucestershire Social Enterprise Forum's short online survey to be entered into a draw to win £50 of local store vouchers.
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Now in its fifth year, the award recognises retailers who put significant energy, commitment and effort into working for the benefit of their local community.
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The Furniture Recycling Project in Gloucester is delighted to announce that the Gloucestershire Criminal Justice Board has awarded them a grant of £20,000 through the Community Cashback Awards. This generous grant will help to support the costs of the Project’s training department.
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Just a few years after it was created, a Cornish-based non-profit business is emerging as a truly UK-wide force in helping new mothers cope with the challenges of breastfeeding, via a nationally distributed educational DVD and other valuable services. This is Real Baby Milk, founded in 2006 as a Community Interest Company, a special kind of social enterprise that exists solely to provide benefits to a particular community or group of people.Published Feb 17, 2010 - 12:04 PM
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The LawWorks Choices project has now achieved 1500 hours of pro bono work amongst the current volunteers, which is a fantastic achievement! However, there is always scope for more. LawWorks is a small independent charity which matches volunteer lawyers with opportunities to use their skills for the public good (pro bono). The Choices project is designed to match unemployed lawyers with pro bono activities. The solicitor members are always looking for opportunities to undertake pro bono work.
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Win the ultimate social enter-prize, an exclusive one on one mentoring session with one of the 28 UK Social Enterprise Ambassadors!Watch Penny Newman, John Bird, Sophie Tranchell and Tim Campbell tell you why you should enter.
Published Feb 15, 2010 - 02:55 PM
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We have concocted a great programme for the forthcoming Business Advice Network meeting taking place the 9 of March in Exeter.
Throughout the day, we will focus on how you can support your clients and help them win new contracts in an increasingly competitive environment. Don't miss out on this great value opportunity which is free to attend for RISE Additions members or £55.
Published Feb 12, 2010 - 03:35 PM
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Throughout the day, we will focus on how you can support your clients and help them win new contracts in an increasingly competitive environment. Don't miss out on this great value opportunity which is free to attend for RISE Additions members or £55.
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Are you a skilled woodworker who loves working with people?
If so… this might be the job for you.
£16,000 per annum - pro rata of working a four day week.
Deadline for Applications: 9:00am Monday, 8th March 2010
Interviews and decision made: Thursday 11th March 2010
Preferred start date: Monday, 22nd March 2010
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If so… this might be the job for you.
£16,000 per annum - pro rata of working a four day week.
Deadline for Applications: 9:00am Monday, 8th March 2010
Interviews and decision made: Thursday 11th March 2010
Preferred start date: Monday, 22nd March 2010
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RISE was recently invited to submit evidence and attend a parliamentary select committee regarding the contribution made by South West social enterprises in the following important sectors: low carbon technologies, creative industries and the digital economy.
RISE Chief Executive, Lucy Findlay, commented: “This was an important platform for social enterprises in South West England to be recognized for their contribution to the economy.
I welcomed the opportunity to advise the Committee that social enterprise should be seen as a mainstream business model and that social and environmental business considerations must not be lost from the economic recovery debate.”
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RISE Chief Executive, Lucy Findlay, commented: “This was an important platform for social enterprises in South West England to be recognized for their contribution to the economy.
I welcomed the opportunity to advise the Committee that social enterprise should be seen as a mainstream business model and that social and environmental business considerations must not be lost from the economic recovery debate.”
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As part of the Cabinet’s regional tour of the country, RISE was invited to question Ministers when they met in Exeter recently. Lucy Findlay (Chief Executive) attended the meeting and posed the question: “Why is social enterprise not being promoted more explicitly as a business model whilst emerging from the recession, given its economic, social and environmental credentials, rather than profit for shareholder motivations”.
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Job Title: Employment Consultant x 2 (part time)
Temporary positions until 23rd December 2011
Salary range: £19,427 to £22,001
Hours: 18.5
Base: 1 post in Devon, 1 post in Somerset
Closing date: 5th March 2010
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Temporary positions until 23rd December 2011
Salary range: £19,427 to £22,001
Hours: 18.5
Base: 1 post in Devon, 1 post in Somerset
Closing date: 5th March 2010
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This scheme is designed to provide subsidised business support through vouchers to existing social enterprises in Devon (excluding Plymouth & Torbay). The Scheme is being managed by Co-active on behalf of Devon County Council, and forms part of the wider support package available via the Social Enterprise 'Information, Diagnostic & Brokerage' (IDB) gateway operated by Co-active on behalf of Business Link. Published Feb 10, 2010 - 11:05 AM
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