Newsletter
Nov 18, 2009Issue 71
Welcome to RISE's November newsletter, read on for all the latest including...
• Grab a unique opportunity to influence the shaping of the social enterprise Manifesto by talking to the Social Enterprise Coalition at the December Business Advice Network meeting. And learn all about the ins and outs of the Somerset rules. To find out more click here.
• Lucy Findlay, Chief Executive RISE, will tell Gordon Brown that social enterprises can help steer the UK out of recession.
• Have a look at our new look website and tell us what you think
• Social Reporting for Community Transport
• Learn how to Survive and Thrive on the Trading Places visit to St Minvers Community Land Trust: Saturday 12th December, 10am - 2pm. Details here.
• See www.rise-sw.co.uk/cornwallevents for a comprehensive update of events in Cornwall for emerging and existing social enterprises, delivered in partnership with Business Link and Co-active
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Lucy Findlay, Chief Executive RISE, will tell Gordon Brown that social enterprises can help steer the UK out of recession.
Lucy has been invited to a reception at Number Ten Downing Street to celebrate the Social Enterprise Awards, and in recognition of her work promoting social enterprises – a form of ethical business trading for people and planet rather than profit – in the South West over the last six years.Read More...
Minister launches new £1m rural community transport enterprise programme at CTA conference
Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has launched a new £1m programme to support rural community transport organisations in England develop their enterprise orientation to become more sustainable. The three year programme has been established by the CTA and the Plunkett Foundation.Read More...
BIG is proud to announce the launch of the 2009 The People’s Millions website
The People's Millions, in partnership with ITV, gives members of the public the opportunity to vote on which projects they would like to receive funding of up to £50,000.Read More...
Regional Winner of Photo Competition to be Announced at Dartington Hall
To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week’s (GEW) Social Enterprise Day, the Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs (Devon SSE) is hosting an exhibition of the finalists in the RISE Photography Competition.Read More...
Grants of up to £6000 available to support inter faith activity within local communities
Faiths in Action, a £4m grant programme, opened a second round of funding on 12November. Faith, inter faith, voluntary and community organisations and groups in England can come forward and apply for a grant of up to £6000.
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Do you know an organisation that deserves recognition?
The Resource Awards highlight achievements by social enterprises and charities operating in the waste and recycling industry.Read More...
Social Enterprise Day events
Don't forget to register any Social Enterprise Day events on the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) website. Once you’ve registered your events, you can then order lots of free merchandise!Read More...
Social Reporting for Community Transport
A DIY kit for community transport organisations will be launched in Liverpool on 13th November by the Social Audit Network and the Community Transport Association.Read More...
Fund helps maintain quality service
The Furniture Recycling Project (FRP) is pleased to announce that it has received £50,000 in funding from the Hardship Fund, a £16.7 million government funded grant programme through the Office of the Third Sector and managed by the Community Development Foundation.Read More...
North West Social Enterprise Companies get Stronger Voice
Samantha McHale a Regeneration Investment Officer with Contour Housing Group has been asked to Chair the National Housing Federation’s Social Enterprise Group in the North West in partnership with One Vision Liverpool and Social Enterprise NorthWest.Read More...
Event Date: Nov 21, 2009
SW - Young Enterprise Devon – Exeter Christmas Trade Fair
Location - Fore Street/South Street, Exeter
Following on from the huge success of last years’ event, Exeter will once again be hosting the 2009 Young Enterprise Christmas Trade Fair.
Exeter Council has kindly offered to provide students from schools throughout the area with a prime location in the city on Saturday 21st November 2009, from 10am to 3pm.
Event Date: Nov 25, 2009
SW - Solution-Focused Communication
Location - XCentre
Tired of getting stuck looking at the problem? This two-day course will leave you thinking and working in a powerful new way. It may change your life.
Find out more.
Event Date: Nov 26, 2009
SW - Introduction to Sustainability
Location - Central Bristol
This new half-day workshop will:
• Demystify sustainability and provide you with a good understanding of the topic.
• Include a hands-on opportunity to undertake a basic sustainability appraisal of a project, strategy or decision-making process relevant to you.
• Provide a relaxed and supportive environment in which to explore sustainability issues and network with peers and sustainability practitioners.
Find out more.
Event Date: Nov 26, 2009
SW - TRAINING - Managing Your Finances
Location - Fairspace, CEU Ltd
Designed with limited companies (with or without charitable status) or charities (that are considering incorporating) in mind, this course is for both established organisations and for those setting up. It is aimed at ‘non financial people’, who want practical help to understand their accounts, manage their finances and be able to undertake financial reporting on behalf of their organisation. Find out more.Event Date: Nov 26, 2009
Other - Trading Places Know how study visit: PM Training
Location - Stoke-on-Trent
The study visit will focus on two specific issues: • the implications of the group model adopted by Aspire, including incorporating a charitable arm into the structure• strategic positioning, including understanding the operating environment, market research, clarity of targeting markets and strategic communications. Find out more.
Event Date: Nov 27, 2009
SW - Get Involved: an introduction to the work of Parliament
Location - The Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton
An invitation to voluntary sector organisations - find out how your organisation can get involved with the work of Parliament by attending a free workshop.
Event Date: Nov 28, 2009
SW - Official launch of the Somerset Asian and Black Alliance (SABA)
Location - Bishop’s Hull School Hall, Bishops Hull Hill, Taunton
You are invited to the official launch of Somerset Asian and Black Alliance (SABA). SABA is an umbrella community organization, newly established in Somerset, with 5 ethnic minority groups.
Event Date: Nov 29, 2009
Other - Skoll:EMERGE - the UK's only conference on social entrepreneurship for students
Location - Oxford
Skoll:EMERGE will host some of the world's leading social innovators who will talk openly about how their organisations and enterprises are creating sustainable and large-scale impact. It will also provide students with practical sessions on how to combine your skills and vision for creating transformational change and building meaningful careers.
Event Date: Dec 01, 2009
SW - FREE - Starting in Social Enterprise
Location - Dorchester
The workshop is designed to help your organisation develop good management processes as you identify trading opportunities either for the first time or as an additional activity to current delivery.
Event Date: Dec 01, 2009
SW - Dartington Debate
Location - Dartington
The Dartington Hall Trust is holding the second in a series of ‘Dartington Debates’ in partnership with Tomorrow’s People. The topic for discussion is one of our most pressing current problems – the need for work that is meaningful and sustainable for some of the most vulnerable in our community, young people, people with disabilities, ex-offenders, etc.
Event Date: Dec 02, 2009
Cornwall - Measuring Social Impact
Location - Truro
This workshop takes a holistic view of the social purposes of your enterprise – from defining what they are, to how you might measure success in their achievement. Social purpose is what defines the unique role of social enterprises, and this workshop will help you achieve and improve the social value of your business.
Find out more.Event Date: Dec 03, 2009
SW - Lively Leadership - Fostering Collaboration
Location - Bristol
Offered under the Lively Leadership programme.
This activity has been designed for leaders to experience the value of, and process for developing teams and team working and includes four interactive exercises to experience the challenges and problems teams can experience.
Event Date: Dec 04, 2009
SW - Lively Leadership - High Impact Communication Skills
Location - Honiton
Offered under the Lively Leadership Programme.
During the day we will explore the areas of Communication and influencing so that you are able to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, staff, colleagues and partners. We will practice and develop the skills and techniques required in all areas of workplace communications.
Event Date: Dec 05, 2009
SW - Survive & Thrive Learning Event: Preparing the Ground
Location - Social Enterprise Centre
An action planning day for guardians of rural community organisations and social enterprises
This Action Learning Day is directed towards directors, trustees and anyone who is charged with overseeing the activity of rural community organisations and social enterprises.
Event Date: Dec 08, 2009
RISE - RISE BAN - Somerset Rules & your contributions to the Social Enterprise Manifesto
Location - Taunton
Our December 2009 BAN event focuses on the new Somerset Rules developed by Somerset Co-operatives Services CIC - a new and unique set of I&PS Model Rules for a multi-stakeholder co-operative, combining the accountability and democracy of co-ops with the social reporting and investment opportunities associated with social enterprise.
In the afternoon you can also express your views on the Social Enterprise Manifesto produced by the Social Enterprise Coalition in the run up to the next election. This will ensure that social enterprise is a key part of all major political parties’ manifestos and a priority for government for the next five years.
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 to RISE training and Business Advice Network.
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