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RISE has received the award as part of the SW Commuter Challenge, which recognises organisations for their use of sustainable forms of travel to and from work.
Throughout June employees of RISE, AECOM, and LV> earned the most points for travelling to work using public transport, cycling, walking and car sharing. The challenge was run as part of the Pynes Hill Travel (PHiT) plan and supported by the Highways Agency and Devon County Council.
Published Jul 29, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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Somerset Co-operative Services is sponsoring and helping to organise Grassroots, the first Social Enterprise Conference to be held in Glastonbury. It is hoped that this event will be the first of many, providing networking, trading and learning opportunities for existing social enterprises in Somerset, and a source of information and inspiration for anyone thinking about setting one up.
Booking deadline: 12th August 2010
Published Jul 29, 2010 - 11:35 AM
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Tone Leisure, the charitable trust that manages leisure facilities on behalf of local authorities in the South Hams and Taunton has been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, which identifies them as trading for social and environmental purposes.
Published Jul 28, 2010 - 04:45 PM
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RIO is looking for specialists in outdoor learning and design technology to be part of the Real People programme.
‘Real People’ is a new offer from the Real Ideas Organisation’s Supporting Schools Service which provides pupils with exciting new learning experiences while teachers take their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 10:25 AM
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Social enterprise Moving On, a Bournemouth estate agent that donates all its profits to local charity Help and Care has helped 20 older people in Dorset with their Moving Planner service.
Published Jul 09, 2010 - 02:30 PM
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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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RISE has received the award as part of the SW Commuter Challenge, which recognises organisations for their use of sustainable forms of travel to and from work.
Throughout June employees of RISE, AECOM, and LV> earned the most points for travelling to work using public transport, cycling, walking and car sharing. The challenge was run as part of the Pynes Hill Travel (PHiT) plan and supported by the Highways Agency and Devon County Council.
Published Jul 29, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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Somerset Co-operative Services is sponsoring and helping to organise Grassroots, the first Social Enterprise Conference to be held in Glastonbury. It is hoped that this event will be the first of many, providing networking, trading and learning opportunities for existing social enterprises in Somerset, and a source of information and inspiration for anyone thinking about setting one up.
Booking deadline: 12th August 2010
Published Jul 29, 2010 - 11:35 AM
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Tone Leisure, the charitable trust that manages leisure facilities on behalf of local authorities in the South Hams and Taunton has been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, which identifies them as trading for social and environmental purposes.
Published Jul 28, 2010 - 04:45 PM
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Images which show business at its best in South West England are being sought as part of a photo competition for social enterprises.
‘Social Vision: business at its best’ is looking for images that capture the unique and transformative work of social enterprise. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition, in association with Social Enterprise magazine and RISE.
Published Jul 26, 2010 - 04:47 PM
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‘Social Vision: business at its best’ is looking for images that capture the unique and transformative work of social enterprise. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition, in association with Social Enterprise magazine and RISE.
Published Jul 26, 2010 - 04:47 PM
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Community Wildlife is Big Lottery Fund’s new programme for projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy and protect the wildlife in their local area.
Published Jul 26, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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Published Jul 26, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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The Coalition Government has now published its White Paper on reform of the NHS and there has already been plenty of media commentary on the high profile given to social enterprise as a key provider in the future.
Published Jul 22, 2010 - 04:50 PM
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Published Jul 22, 2010 - 04:50 PM
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Somerset Co-operative Services CIC is recruiting a Fundraising and Social Investment Manager. The new post will be based in Somerset, and is 30 hours a week at £30k FTE.
Deadline for applications: 9th August 2010
Published Jul 22, 2010 - 09:41 AM
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Deadline for applications: 9th August 2010
Published Jul 22, 2010 - 09:41 AM
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We would greatly appreciate if you could complete the following 2 minute survey on the help that is available for social enterprises in your area:
http://tiny.cc/w6dug
This survey will form part of the evaluation of the £6 million Capacitybuilders’ Social Enterprise Programme, and is being delivered by Rocket Science on behalf of Capacitybuilders.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 11:10 AM
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http://tiny.cc/w6dug
This survey will form part of the evaluation of the £6 million Capacitybuilders’ Social Enterprise Programme, and is being delivered by Rocket Science on behalf of Capacitybuilders.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 11:10 AM
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Growing the Valley project
Growing Projects Propagator
3 Year fixed term contract (full time, 37 hour week).
Salary £25,500 per annum, increasing to £26,500
Closing date: Sunday 19th September 2010.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 10:35 AM
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Growing Projects Propagator
3 Year fixed term contract (full time, 37 hour week).
Salary £25,500 per annum, increasing to £26,500
Closing date: Sunday 19th September 2010.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 10:35 AM
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RIO is looking for specialists in outdoor learning and design technology to be part of the Real People programme.
‘Real People’ is a new offer from the Real Ideas Organisation’s Supporting Schools Service which provides pupils with exciting new learning experiences while teachers take their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.
Published Jul 21, 2010 - 10:25 AM
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A loan from Co-operative & Community Finance combined with the substantial investment of local people has helped a Dorset village to keep open its only shop and post office following the retirement of the previous owners.
Published Jul 17, 2010 - 09:00 AM
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Published Jul 17, 2010 - 09:00 AM
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Across the UK, tens of thousands of people have celebrated the first ever Co-operatives Fortnight, which ran from 19 June to 3 July. From events to early day motions, Twitter and tastings, members and supporters of co-operatives have got together to promote the co-operative alternative.
Published Jul 14, 2010 - 03:12 PM
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Is there a person, business or organisation you feel should be recognised for their contribution to the growth of sustainable energy? The 2010 South West Green Energy Awards celebrate the success of sustainable energy in the south west.
Published Jul 14, 2010 - 09:55 AM
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Published Jul 14, 2010 - 09:55 AM
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Social entrepreneurs with bright ideas that will provide training, skills development, employment and independent living opportunities to tackle homelessness are being challenged to bid for a share of a £1.6 million investment fund.
Published Jul 13, 2010 - 02:10 PM
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The European co-operation programme Interreg IVA France (Channel) - England will organise its Major Annual Event on 8 and 9 November 2010 in Exeter or its surroundings. A public procurement procedure to choose the organisation who will organise this event has been launched by the programme's Joint Technical Secretariat at the Conseil Régional de Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy Regional Council ) based in Rouen, France.
Published Jul 13, 2010 - 10:44 AM
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Social enterprise Moving On, a Bournemouth estate agent that donates all its profits to local charity Help and Care has helped 20 older people in Dorset with their Moving Planner service.Published Jul 09, 2010 - 02:30 PM
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Ever dreamt of seeing the world – expenses paid? Well here’s your chance.
If you see yourself as an enterprising individual who would like to travel the world and help out in local communities, Your Big Year, could be just what you’re looking for.
Published Jul 09, 2010 - 02:20 PM
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If you see yourself as an enterprising individual who would like to travel the world and help out in local communities, Your Big Year, could be just what you’re looking for.
Published Jul 09, 2010 - 02:20 PM
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Handiworks Plus, a social enterprise that provides a range of local, experienced, competitively priced and police checked tradespeople is now available to anyone in need of home repairs in Bournemouth, Poole, East Dorset, Christchurch and Purbeck.
Published Jul 09, 2010 - 02:00 PM
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Don't miss new examples of social enterprises and the great work they are doing.
Published Jul 08, 2010 - 10:40 AM
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