Newsletter
Nov 27, 2008Issue 52
Welcome!
As the Social Enterprise Mark's first birthday approaches, we are thrilled to advise that the Mark is celebrating its first Community Interest Company and its first Development Trust... welcome to the Pierian Centre and Wolseley Trust.
Social Enterprise Day was very exciting for RISE, as well as celebrating Upstream as the winner, with Plymouth Music Zone as the runner-up of the social enterprise photography competition, we were also excited to learn that Upstream had won the Social Enterprise Coalition's national prize, judged by the Social Enterprise Ambassadors. Upstream have already met Kevin Brennan, Minister for the Third Sector and they are soon to receive their South West prize - shadowing Gaynor Coley at the Eden Project. Plymouth Music Zone will receive an ethical hamper. The RISE trainers delivered social enterprise sessions in schools during Enterprise Week and we hope there will be budding social entrepreneurs, as a result, like Dan Gigg. Further to the social enterprise session delivered at Sidmouth College last year, Dan is planning to set-up a youth cafe.
I hope you find this newsletter interesting and varied but not too long. We welcome any feedback, so if you have any news or comments, please let us know.
Latest News:
RISE broadcast on Gemini FM local radio
Lucy Findlay, RISE Chief Executive, is set to be interviewed by Gemini FM on Sunday 7th December at 10.10am. Around the region, you can listen live at www.geminiexeter.co.uk.Read More...
First CIC and Development Trust hold Social Enterprise Mark
The Pierian Centre Community Interest Company and Wolseley Development Trust have both been awarded the Mark adding to the diverse selection of holders from all Social Enterprise sectors. Read More...
£3,400,000 to SPARK enterprising solutions to homelessness
Innovative social entrepreneurs will again have the chance to bid for funding to make their business dreams a reality after Homelessness Minister Iain Wright announced a further £2.5 million investment.Read More...
Total celebration!
Social Enterprise Total Coverage triumphed at the Sustainable Business Awards ceremony in Southampton last Friday winning both the Micro Business and Sustainable Business of the Year trophies.Read More...
Social Enterprise wins DEBI award
Co-cars have won the Greening Devon category at the DEBI (Devon Environmental Business Initiative) 2008 awards.Read More...
Defra are now recruiting for their Third Sector Advisory Board
Board members would be appointed as individuals, selected on the basis of their relevant skills, knowledge and experience in order that they are able to provide advice. The deadline for receipt of applications is 14th January 2009.Read More...
Every time you spend £1 on the National Lottery, you change someone's life!
The Big Lottery Fund invests a % of your £1 in community groups & to projects that improve health, education and the environment.But now it's time to decide what they will be funding from 2009-2012. The Big Lottery Fund is here to help you. So What does your £1 mean to you and where do you want it to be spent?
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Dan's business training inspires his cafe plan
A 16-year-old East Devon student is planning to open his own youth cafe after taking part in the RISE social enterprise sessions in schools, as part of Enterprise Week last year.Read More...
Devon Social Enterprise Wins National Photography Competition
A photograph taken of a Devon social enterprise that tackles exclusion and isolation of elderly people in rural communities was announced today as the national winner of the Social Enterprise Day photography competition, beating entries from across England. Social Enterprise Day is a national day to celebrate and promote social enterprise - businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need
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East of England Co-operative Society gives massive boost to Loan Fund
The Co-operative Loan Fund is delighted to announce that it has received a £150,000 donation from East of England Co-operative Society, enabling it to provide even more accessible, ethical loan finance to co-operative businesses and initiatives.Read More...
New Social Entrepreneurs Fund launched by Bridges Ventures
Bridges Ventures have announced the launch of the Bridges Social Entrepreneurs Fund, a new fund dedicated to investment in social enterprises. The Fund is an initiative of the Bridges Charitable Trust and has so far raised £4.25 million.Read More...
More support for South West businesses
South West businesses battling the economic downturn are being supported with a raft of financial and advisory measures from the South West RDA.Read More...
The Awards for All programme is going to change its format from April 2009
Awards for All is currently funded jointly by Arts Council England, Big Lottery Fund, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England. From 1 April 2009 each of the lottery distributors supporting the scheme will have their own small grants programmes up and running, meaning that applicants will have four separate and more tailored programmes of funding to apply to.Read More...
Equity fund to transform social enterprise sector
Some of the country's most powerful financiers have created the UK's first dedicated social enterprise investment fund.Read More...
New European Funding Programme for the South West Region: Community Grants
South West Foundation in Partnership with the Learning Curve and the Learning and Skills Council, are opening a new grant programme today for the South West Region.Read More...
Defra announces third sector strategy
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced a new third sector strategy. The Strategy includes a new Defra social enterprise partnership with the Social Enterprise Coalition, Co-ops UK, the DTA, the Plunkett Foundation and RISE.Read More...
Triodos 'opportunities' fund for social enterprises
Triodos Bank is launching a £3 million fund for social enterprises.Read More...
Extra ESF funding for Innovative Activities
A Call for Proposals has been launched for an additional £2.8 million of European Social Fund (ESF) money to support Innovative Activities in the field of skills and employment in the South West.The deadline for project applications is Wednesday 17 December 2008.
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Community Land Trust Development Fund
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and the Tudor Trust have become the first contributors to the Community Land Trust Fund, together contributing £1.75m to a total fund of £2m to support emerging CLTs.Read More...
Defra's Greener living fund launched
The Greener Living Fund has been launched by Hilary Benn, as part of Defra's third sector strategy. The fund will be worth £6m over the next two years and will support a small number of third sector led programmes and projects that help individuals and communities in England live more sustainably.Read More...
Event Date: Dec 02, 2008
SW - Starting in Social Enterprise
Do you have an idea for a business that could benefit your community? Maybe you are in the early stages of developing a social enterprise? You should attend a free workshop for individuals and projects needing to understand more about starting as a social enterprise. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 04, 2008
SW - Introduction to Social Accounting
A one day workshop for Community Enterprises and Voluntary & Community Organisations. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 04, 2008
SW - Moving Away From Grants
Are you a voluntary or community organisation planning to be less reliant on grants and develop trading activities as a means to sustainability, or perhaps you want to diversify your income? If so, you should attend this workshop to understand the steps you need to take. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 05, 2008
SW - World Class Commissioning: Provider Service Options
PCTs are now at the very forefront of the drive to extend and deepen the reforms of the NHS. The World Class Commissioning Programme is placing an extensive set of new demands on them, and associated deliverables, in order for them to fulfil their new expanded role as local NHS leaders.£160.00 per delegate (to include lunch, and all refreshments throughout the day). Special rate for social enterprises: £90 Find out more.
Event Date: Dec 08, 2008
SW - Solution-Focused Communication
Two day course taking place on the 8th & 15th December.Tired of always looking at the problem? This two-day course will leave you thinking in a powerful new way. It may even change your life. Find out more.
Event Date: Dec 08, 2008
SW - Starting in Social Enterprise
Do you have an idea for a business that could benefit your community? Maybe you are in the early stages of developing a social enterprise? You should attend a free workshop for individuals and projects needing to understand more about starting as a social enterprise. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 08, 2008
SW - Governance and legal structures
If you are a charity needing to develop a trading arm, or if you are thinking of becoming a social enterprise, or want help in choosing the right legal structure, then this event is for you. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 09, 2008
RISE - BAN - Investment language de-mystified– a detailed guide for social enterprise advisors
At our April BAN event we focused on innovative ways of attracting financial investments to social enterprises. In December, we want to build on the lessons learnt and provide you with more in depth information on investment types, financial requirements and legal structures; and put a light on some of the financial jargon. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 09, 2008
Other - Moving away from grants
Are you a voluntary or community organisation planning to be less reliant on grants and develop trading activities as a means to sustainability, or perhaps you want to diversify your income? If so, you should attend this workshop to understand the steps you need to take. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 11, 2008
SW - Starting in Social Enterprise
Do you have an idea for a business that could benefit your community? Maybe you are in the early stages of developing a social enterprise? You should attend a free workshop for individuals and projects needing to understand more about starting as a social enterprise. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 12, 2008
Other - Moving away from grants
Are you a voluntary or community organisation planning to be less reliant on grants and develop trading activities as a means to sustainability, or perhaps you want to diversify your income? If so, you should attend this workshop to understand the steps you need to take. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 15, 2008
SW - Governance and legal structures
If you are a charity needing to develop a trading arm, or if you are thinking of becoming a social enterprise, or want help in choosing the right legal structure, then this event is for you. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 15, 2008
SW - Governance and legal structures
If you are a charity needing to develop a trading arm, or if you are thinking of becoming a social enterprise, or want help in choosing the right legal structure, then this event is for you. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 17, 2008
SW - Moving away from grants
Are you a voluntary or community organisation planning to be less reliant on grants and develop trading activities as a means to sustainability, or perhaps you want to diversify your income? If so, you should attend this workshop to understand the steps you need to take. Find out more.Event Date: Dec 17, 2008
SW - Moving away from grants
Are you a voluntary or community organisation planning to be less reliant on grants and develop trading activities as a means to sustainability, or perhaps you want to diversify your income? If so, you should attend this workshop to understand the steps you need to take. Find out more.Event Date: Jan 28, 2009
SW - Successful Negotiation 09
28th & 29th JanuaryCare Services Improvement Partnership South West are pleased to bring you an opportunity to develop your negotiation skills. This two day programme is for commissioners and providers in health and social care to extend their understanding of what is involved in effective negotiations. Find out more.
Event Date: Feb 07, 2009
Other - Fail Is Not A Four Letter Word
Many entrepreneurs hold back from going full out 100% for their dreams because of fear of failing. Are you one of them? Do you feel your reluctance to fail holds you back? How would you like to be able to move forward with energy and determination? Find out more.Event Date: Feb 10, 2009
Other - National Social Enterprise Conference: Voice 09
Voice, the largest UK conference for social enterprise, will mark its fifth anniversary in Birmingham with the support of Advantage West Midlands and the Birmingham City Council at the International Conference Centre (ICC) from 10th to 11th February 2009. Find out more.Would you like to join? RISE is a membership organisation and is open to anyone based in the region who is interested in the social enterprise agenda in South West England. For organisations 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 the RISE bursary.
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