Newsletter

Pre-Summit consultation event held in the South West

One of four regional consultation events was held in Bristol, Lucy Findlay attended on behalf of RISE to contribute to the discussions in advance of the social enterprise summit later this month and she will also be inputting into the pre-summit workshops in London.
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Lucy Findlay, CEO of RISE is a finalist of Oguntê Women’s Social Leadership Awards 2009

Lucy is among the finalists nominated for the Women’s Social Leadership Awards 2009 (www.ogunte.com). The awards recognise women in the UK who are influential leaders, connectors, campaigners and social entrepreneurs who change people's lives for the better.



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Communications internship at Social Enterprise Coalition

• Unpaid work experience
• Travel and lunch expenses covered
• Duration: three months
• closing date: May 14 2009
• Start: As soon as possible – ideally May 2009

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Devon Doctors is the first healthcare provider to have been accredited with the Social Enterprise Mark

Dr Kevin Snee, Chief Executive of Devon Primary Care Trust presented the Social Enterprise Mark to Chris Wright (Chief Executive) and Bruce Hughes (Chair) of Devon Doctors.

Devon Doctors have provided out-of-hours GP healthcare for people in Devon since 1996 and are owned by every GP practice in the county. It has been placed among the best quality out-of-hours providers in England by both the Health Care Commission and the National Audit Office.
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Social Enterprise Mark holder Mid Devon Community Recycling wins NHS recycling contract

Community hospitals in Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary will benefit from an innovative way of recycling.

The news comes after Devon Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) become one of the first NHS trusts to sign a recycling contract that segregates waste. The contract is with local Social Enterprise waste management company, Mid Devon Community Recycling (MDCR).



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Cornish Sculptor invests in London with Cornwall's own Chelsea Pensioner!

Based in Wadebridge, Community Interest Company 'Sculpture Workshop' has been honoured by being offered a prestigious place at The Royal Chelsea Hospital in London , proving that social enterprises are continuing to be successful in these difficult economic times. The dignity and wisdom of the Chelsea pensioners inspired sculptor Richard Austin to create and donate the sculpture to the Hospital.

Richard explains:
"I watched a TV programme that illustrated how inspirational and special the pensioners are, and it brought home to me that we are actually losing this generation - so I set out to capture the essence of the Chelsea Pensioner, as an artistic record for future generations. It is a timeless piece which will remain in place at The Royal Hospital Chelsea for many years.

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Free flexible job advert placement on LifeWorkLife

LifeWorkLife have added a simple to use free job listing system to their website.
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People’s Millions 2009

People's Millions has proved to be an exciting venture for Big Lottery Fund, breaking new ground by giving people a real say in how lottery money is spent in local communities throughout the UK.

This was launched on 18 March and the closing date for entry for this year’s competition is noon on Friday May 15th.
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Job opportunities at CEU Ltd

Office Co-ordinator
Salary £22,000 pa pro-rata 25 hours/wk. Min 4 days/wk. Location: Exeter
Administrative Assistant
Salary £15,000 pa pro rata 20 hours/wk. Min 4 days/wk. Location: Exeter

Closing date for applications: Wed 13th May. Interview date: Wed 20th May
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New Board Members Wanted: Third Sector Partnership Board, Communities and Local Government (COI)

The Third Sector Partnership Board are looking for 10 members who can ensure the Board can provide effective input into the Department’s policy responsibilities.

The closing date for applications is 18 May 2009.
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Event Date: May 08, 2009

SW - South West Getting Heard

Location - Taunton

If you support the work of community or voluntary sectors in the South West, this event will show you:

* Why campaigning matters
* How to campaign effectively
* Where to get resources and support

Campaigning is one way voluntary organisations can achieve their aims, but it takes skill, knowledge and courage. This event will help you find all three. If you are an experienced campaigner, organiser or trainer, this event can strengthen your work.

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Event Date: May 11, 2009

SW - Real Help for Communities: regional roadshow

Location - Bristol

This free event is aimed at small and medium size frontline third sector organisations.

It will provide delegates with the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the new Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund, Real Help for Communities: Targeted Support Fund and Communitybuilders programme in a regional context via a combination of presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, a Q&A session and signposting to further support.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and are strictly limited to one person per organisation.

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Event Date: May 12, 2009

SW - Social Enterprise: Creating real wealth for rural communities

Location - Embercombe

An event to help you explore how your enterprise can:

* develop and improve its performance
* do business differently to create a more sustainable future and resilient community
* use your values to have greater local impact
* inspire others to make social, economic and environmental change.
Find out more.


Event Date: May 13, 2009

SW - Balancing Risk in Tough Economic Times

Location - Bristol

Triodos Bank and Sayer Vincent are running a free seminar to help trustees and managers to take steps to reduce the risk of making poor decisions, whatever the wider conditions, by taking a structured approach. The training seminar follows on from a very positive response to Balancing Risk, a guide to risk for charities and social enterprises published by Triodos Bank and Sayer Vincent last June - www.triodos.co.uk/balancingrisk

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Event Date: May 15, 2009

Other - SHINE 09: the UnConference for Social Entrepreneurs

Location - London

15th & 16th May 2009.

SHINE is the UnConference for Social Entrepreneurs, taking social ideas into action. It's two days for you to come together with other social entrepreneurs, investors, and business experts to form practical collaborations, develop your ideas and debate the future of social enterprise.

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Event Date: May 19, 2009

SW - Community Investment and Community Shares South West Seminar

Location - Langport, Somerset

This seminar will introduce you to the practice of community investment, and how it can be used as a practical tool for creating locally accountable low carbon local economies.

It will also introduce two community investment programmes:

• explain how you can get involved in the national Community Shares programme, and how to get your project selected as one of the ten demonstration projects.
• introduce the regional Wessex Community Assets community investment programme, and the support which is available.

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Event Date: Jun 09, 2009
- Jun 09, 2009

Other - Measuring and Monitoring Outcomes in Mental Health

Location - 76 Portland Place, London

This conference provides an important update on the latest thinking in measuring and monitoring outcomes in mental Health.

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Event Date: Jun 23, 2009

RISE - 3 day Professional Development for Social Enterprise Advisors

Location - Bristol

23rd - 25th June

Consider the business model behind social enterprise

*Working with clients to develop plans and outline proposals
*Advising your clients on the market place and viability
*Tools of the adviser –e.g. Enterprise Review and Development Plan
*Advising your clients on the right legal structure for them
*Supporting your client with the business planning process
*Finance for social enterprise
*Performance review for social enterprise
*Sustainability and options for growth

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Event Date: Jun 30, 2009

Other - National Community Land Trusts conference - New Solutions for Changing Times

Location - London

Now is the time to find out what Community Land Trusts are all about - or, if you are already involved in the movement, to update your skills and knowledge and share your experiences with others.
Find out more.



Event Date: Jul 19, 2009

SW - The Big Lunch

Location -

On Sunday, 19th July 2009, the Big Lunch team want as many of the 61 million people in the UK as possible, to simultaneously sit down to lunch together, with their neighbours, in the middle of their street, as a simple but profound act of community.

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