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Published Aug 31, 2010 - 02:55 PM
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3SC, based in London are currently recruiting the following positions:

Business Development Executive x2
Executive Assistant and HR Management
Administrators x2

Published Aug 16, 2010 - 11:10 AM
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Having spoken to, and met with a great many Social Enterprises and Civil Society organisations, ADP Projects noticed a common thread emerging: that a large number of organisations were daunted by the complexity of delivering a complete Capital Project. ADP Projects CIC and their associates now have the specialist skills and experience to deliver either specific areas of a project or together to deliver a 'One Stop Shop' complete service.

Published Aug 11, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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A £3.3 million fund set up by the Department for Communities and Local Government to help stem the closure of local pubs has closed before a penny was paid out.


Published Aug 10, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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The deadline for Shell Springboard is 5pm on the 5th November 2010, but as we all know things tend to get busy again when the world returns from its holiday so now is a good time to get your application sorted.

So if you or someone you know can benefit from a £40,000 injection to their innovative green business, then enter now!

Published Aug 10, 2010 - 02:30 PM
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Apply for up to £2,500 for your idea to make a positive difference to our ageing population.

Applications close September 30th 2010

Published Aug 10, 2010 - 09:35 AM
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Calling all social franchises! The Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC) is conducting new research into social franchising across the UK, which aims to understand the process of social franchising and licensing, what barriers may exist, and what support is needed, among other issues. The overall aim of the research is to provide a comprehensive franchising toolkit for social enterprises and establish networking opportunities for social franchises and interested partners.

Published Aug 03, 2010 - 02:57 PM
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Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, and Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, have written an open letter to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors asking them to contribute their ideas to help reduce the deficit. They are being asked to share ideas about how they can help reduce the deficit directly with the Office for Civil Society.

Published Aug 03, 2010 - 02:53 PM
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Get Legal is a new online reference and decision making tool, giving clear guidance and information about legal structures for individuals, organisations and advisors who are setting up or running charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations.

Published Jul 29, 2010 - 04:11 PM
[ Read more... on "Free Get Legal website launched"
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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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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
[ Read more... on "Launch of SPARK 2010"
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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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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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Six dynamic and successful businesses have been honoured with national Co-operative Awards to recognise their innovation and contribution to the co-operative sector.

Published Jul 02, 2010 - 02:22 PM
[ Read more... on "Winners of Co-operative Awards 2010 are announced"
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Latest figures from Co-operatives UK reveal that co-operative businesses in the UK have pushed up their combined turnover by some 15.8% to almost £34 billion – during the same period UK GDP decreased by 4.9%.

Published Jun 29, 2010 - 09:51 AM
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The prestigious Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010 competition is now open for entries to find the UK's brightest new talent!

Published Jun 22, 2010 - 11:30 AM
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Featuring a keynote speech from Andrew Lansley CBE MP, this conference aimed at CEOs, Trustees and Senior Managers from organisations with an interest or dealings in health and social care provides an insight into new H&SC policies, and how they will impact on the sector following the general election, so delegates can prepare their organisation accordingly.

Published Jun 14, 2010 - 05:00 PM
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Mow & Grow, FRC Group and Create CIC pick up prizes

London, 10 June 2010 – Last night a special celebration was held at the Garden Museum in London to announce winners of the first RBS SE1001 Awards and to launch the RBS SE100 Data Report, which reveals the first year of results from the first ever index tracking the growth of social businesses in the UK.


Published Jun 11, 2010 - 02:15 PM
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Hundreds of individual co-operative members across the country are signing up each week and putting their support behind Greener Together – the co-operative way – a major project which encourages and supports individuals to overcome the barriers of lifestyle change and live in a more sustainable way.

Published Jun 01, 2010 - 05:35 PM
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