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WelcomeRISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region. RISE is also the manager of the Social Enterprise Mark.
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 if you are based in Cornwall e: Business Link specifying that your query relates to social enterprise.
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Contact RISE
Job Title: Development Co-ordinator
Hours: at least 25 hours a week, minimum 4 days per week
Location: Offices at 42 St Thomas Road, Launceston Cornwall PL15 8BX
Salary: negotiable depending on skills and experience
Deadline: 1st August 2009
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 02:35 PM
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In a statement released this week, the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced that a consortium led by the Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) in association with Futurebuilders England and the Community Alliance - a partnership between bassac, Community Matters and the Development Trusts Association (DTA) - has been appointed as the national delivery partner for the £70million Communitybuilders Programme.
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 02:27 PM
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Delivered by the Young Foundation, in partnership with independent education foundation Edge, the Learning Launchpad fund is open to applications from either individuals with great ideas, emerging charities, social enterprises or mainstream business committed to delivering social change for young people.
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 02:24 PM
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The Social Enterprise Coalition are looking to recruit a chief executive officer to lead the Coalition into its next phase of development.
Based in London
£75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Closing date: 9am, 13 July 2009. Initial interview dates: 26 & 28 August 2009.
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 02:05 PM
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Campaigning is OK! is a guide to building capacity for advocacy and campaigning, with reports from eight regional events involving over 600 people earlier this year. Published by Novas Scarman, it is packed with information about why campaigning matters, where to get support and resources available, including training, materials, books and websites.
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 12:50 PM
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A consortium led by the Adventure Capital Fund (ACF) has been appointed to deliver Communitybuilders, a £70 million government programme which aims to help build more cohesive, engaged and active communities through investment in community-led organisations looking to develop long term viability.
Published Jul 02, 2009 - 12:35 PM
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Daniel Heery, Chief Executive of Cybermoor and national Social Enterprise Ambassador presented Chris Dabbs, Chief Executive of Unlimited Potential with the award at the first Social Enterprise North West Trade Fair.
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 12:35 PM
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Pluss are currently seeking an Enterprise Marketing Manager (Closing date 6 July 2009) and a Supply Chain Manager (Closing date Monday 29 June 2009)
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 12:15 PM
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If so the Social Enterprise Coalition and the National Offender Management Service would like to hear from you.
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 11:50 AM
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beinghuman celebrated the completion of the renovation of their warehouse last week with an open day and party and open officially on July 1st. They have office, studio, desk, work, meeting and gallery space available in their beautiful warehouse, read on for information about membership.
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 11:45 AM
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The Social Enterprise Coalition and RISE are aiming to help social enterprises benefit from additional staff through the Future Jobs Fund. There is a great opportunity for social enterprises to link up with local partners and help unemployed people into employment.
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 11:30 AM
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Open the box and you will find that the Furniture Recycling Project offers more than you expect. The award winning Project, not only re-uses over 10,000 furniture and electrical items per year, it also offers a valuable source of affordable items to the community and provides a large number of volunteer and training placements.
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 11:10 AM
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Communities and Local Government are inviting local authorities and their LSP partners to express interest in the action research project they are taking forward on Collaborative approaches to strategic asset management and asset transfer. A commitment across the LSP to participation is essential.
Closing date for expressions of interest: Friday 24 July
Published Jun 23, 2009 - 11:00 AM
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Somerset County Council, acting on behalf of Somerset’s Post Office Network Review Group is putting out to tender a contract to deliver a programme of retail support to selected shops in predominantly rural areas of Somerset.
Deadline for tenders: 12 noon, Friday 10th July.
Short listing: Friday 17th July.
Date of Interviews: Friday 24th July, venue tbc.
Date of Inception meeting: Friday 7th August, Kelways, Langport.
Published Jun 19, 2009 - 04:45 PM
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Emmaus Bristol is the first organisation that helps homeless people to be accredited with the ‘Social Enterprise Mark’. President of the organisation, Terry Waite CBE presented the award to Emmaus Bristol.
Published Jun 16, 2009 - 03:20 PM
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The Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Network have successfully passed strict criteria to achieve the prestigious Social Enterprise Mark which was awarded to them by leading academic Professor Harold Goodwin.
Published Jun 16, 2009 - 02:57 PM
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Social enterprises can now apply for loans and grants from a special £70m fund, the government has announced.
Published Jun 15, 2009 - 04:35 PM
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Staff in charities and third sector organisations now have the opportunity to gain an accredited qualification in Tendering. Following almost twelve months of work, and with support from the Open College Network (London Region) the OCN qualification at level 3 in Tendering and Procurement Practice (TaPP) is launched today.
Published Jun 15, 2009 - 12:06 PM
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RISE's Green Travel plan which was discussed and formulated by staff is now available to view online.
Published Jun 09, 2009 - 12:10 PM
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The former parliamentary private secretary to Gordon Brown has replaced Kevin Brennan.
Published Jun 09, 2009 - 10:00 AM
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