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3 day Professional Development for Social Enterprise Advisors
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 ...
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Upcoming Events

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[ Event date: Tue, 03 March 2009���Location: Torbay ]
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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

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[ Event date: Tue, 03 March 2009���Location: Saltash, Cornwall ]
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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

Read more on "Starting in social enterprise"


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[ Event date: Wed, 04 March 2009���Location: Plymouth ]
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Moving Away from Grants

� Is your organisation planning to become less reliant on grants but worried about the changes needed to be successful? � Are you planning to develop trading activities as a means to sustainability? � Are you thinking of diversifying your income and looking to explore the benefits of ...

Read more on "Moving Away from Grants"


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[ Event date: Wed, 04 March 2009���Location: Torquay ]
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State Aid Workshop

To help promote a better understanding of State Aid and the recent important changes in the regulations the South West UK Brussels Office, Torbay Council and the South West Regional Development Agency have organised a half-day workshop ...

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Other
[ Event date: Thu, 05 March 2009���Location: 76 Portland Place, London ]
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in Health and Social Care

This one day conference discusses what Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are, why they were introduced, the code of practice and key points for the implementation.

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[ Event date: Mon, 09 March 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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What�s So Social About Social Enterprise?

As social enterprise grows in popularity, its boundaries are also becoming less clear. What is the difference between a social enterprise and a private sector company that emphasises corporate social responsibility? Or between a social enterprise and a government corporation serving a ...

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[ Event date: Mon, 09 March 2009���Location: Plymouth ]
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Governance and Legal Structures

� Are you a charity needing to develop a trading arm? � Is your organisation thinking of making the change from unincorporated status to a Company? � Do you want to learn how to choose the right legal structure? Then this workshop will be an opportunity to ...

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[ Event date: Wed, 11 March 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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South West Observatory VI Annual Conference - Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing

Climate change, demographic change and globalised economic change: How resilient is the region now, and how resilient can it be in the future to the known and unknown? While recognising that there will always be immediate and unpredictable events; can we look forward and plan for three ...

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[ Event date: Thu, 12 March 2009���Location: Torbay ]
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Access to Finance and Managing Risk

This workshop looks at financial issues for social enterprises in a wide-ranging way; how to assess the financial needs of the enterprise, different sources of finance and their implications, and how to build a sustainable financial future. The workshop is suitable for: � ...

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[ Event date: Thu, 12 March 2009���Location: Newquay, Conrwall ]
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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 ...

Read more on "Starting in Social Enterprise"


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[ Event date: Fri, 13 March 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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South West Getting Heard

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

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[ Event date: Tue, 17 March 2009���Location: Exeter ]
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Small grants for groups in England � Lottery Funding Briefing for Helper Agencies/ Funding advisers

This event is a joint National Lottery distributor briefing on the small grant schemes available to groups across the South West region from 1st April following changes to the current Awards for All programme. You will be able to find out, and ask questions ...

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[ Event date: Tue, 17 March 2009���Location: Truro, Cornwall ]
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Moving Away from Grants

� Is your organisation planning to become less reliant on grants but worried about the changes needed to be successful? � Are you planning to develop trading activities as a means to sustainability? � Are you thinking of diversifying your income and looking to explore the benefits of ...

Read more on "Moving Away from Grants"


Other
[ Event date: Tue, 17 March 2009���Location: Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester ]
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A Practical Guide to Handling, Resolving and Learning from Complaints

The conference includes an update form the Department of Health on progress with the early adopter programme and experiences of implementing the new approach.

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[ Event date: Thu, 19 March 2009���Location: Swindon ]
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Small grants for groups in England � Lottery Funding Briefing for Helper Agencies/ Funding advisers

This event is a joint National Lottery distributor briefing on the small grant schemes available to groups across the South West region from 1st April following changes to the current Awards for All programme. You will be able to find out, and ask questions ...

Read more on "Small grants for groups in England � Lottery Funding Briefing for Helper Agencies/ Funding advisers"


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[ Event date: Thu, 19 March 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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Governance and Legal Structures

� Are you a charity needing to develop a trading arm? � Is your organisation thinking of making the change from unincorporated status to a Company? � Do you want to learn how to choose the right legal structure? Then this workshop will be an opportunity to ...

Read more on "Governance and Legal Structures"


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[ Event date: Fri, 20 March 2009���Location: Taunton ]
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ICT advice for your organisation and groups you support

Are you a development worker looking to advise groups on ways they can maximise the funds they have available for technology? Are you a manager or trustee who would like to plan better use of technology to save money and make your organisation more efficient?

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RISE
[ Event date: Mon, 23 March 2009���Location: Exeter ]
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Social Enterprise Advisor: Professional Development

23rd-25th March. Three day training to provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to meet the SFEDI Social Enterprise Standards. RISE recommends SFEDI accredited social enterprise advisors to social enterprises

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[ Event date: Mon, 23 March 2009���Location: Plymouth ]
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Measuring Social Impact

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 ...

Read more on "Measuring Social Impact"


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[ Event date: Tue, 24 March 2009���Location: Redruth, Cornwall ]
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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

Read more on "Starting in social enterprise"


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[ Event date: Thu, 26 March 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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Access to Finance and Managing Risk

This workshop looks at financial issues for social enterprises in a wide-ranging way; how to assess the financial needs of the enterprise, different sources of finance and their implications, and how to build a sustainable financial future. The workshop is suitable for: � ...

Read more on "Access to Finance and Managing Risk"


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[ Event date: Mon, 30 March 2009���Location: Torbay ]
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Access to Finance and Managing Risk

This workshop looks at financial issues for social enterprises in a wide-ranging way; how to assess the financial needs of the enterprise, different sources of finance and their implications, and how to build a sustainable financial future. The workshop is suitable for: � ...

Read more on "Access to Finance and Managing Risk"


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[ Event date: Tue, 31 March 2009���Location: Torbay ]
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Governance and Legal Structures

� Are you a charity needing to develop a trading arm? � Is your organisation thinking of making the change from unincorporated status to a Company? � Do you want to learn how to choose the right legal structure? Then this workshop will be an opportunity to ...

Read more on "Governance and Legal Structures"


Other
[ Event date: Wed, 01 April 2009���Location: 76 Portland Place, London ]
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Falls Prevention in Older People

The conference provides an important update on maximizing the contribution of frontline staff to preventing falls in older people, with a focus on a positive and preventative approach.

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[ Event date: Thu, 02 April 2009���Location: Redruth ]
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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

Read more on "Starting in social enterprise"


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[ Event date: Mon, 06 April 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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Exploring Co-operative & Mutual Housing in relation to the nation�s housing needs

A CCMH Hearing, in partnership with Co-operatives South West and CDA (BRAVE Ltd) Launched in 2008, the Commission for Co-operative & Mutual Housing is exploring the role that co-operative and mutual housing should play in national housing and community strategy ...

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[ Event date: Tue, 21 April 2009���Location: Padstow ]
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Moving Away from Grants

� Is your organisation planning to become less reliant on grants but worried about the changes needed to be successful? � Are you planning to develop trading activities as a means to sustainability? � Are you thinking of diversifying your income and looking to explore the benefits of ...

Read more on "Moving Away from Grants"


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[ Event date: Thu, 23 April 2009���Location: Bodmin ]
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Access to Finance and Managing Risk

This workshop looks at financial issues for social enterprises in a wide-ranging way; how to assess the financial needs of the enterprise, different sources of finance and their implications, and how to build a sustainable financial future. The workshop is suitable for: � ...

Read more on "Access to Finance and Managing Risk"


Other
[ Event date: Fri, 24 April 2009���Location: 4 Hamilton Place, London ]
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

This one day conference provides an important update on the �No Secrets� guidance � released by the Department of Health on 16 October 2008.

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Other
[ Event date: Wed, 29 April 2009���Location: 4 Hamilton Place, London ]
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Mental Capacity Act in Health and Social Care: Moving Forward

The conference will discuss implementing the safeguards in practice, implementing and understanding the code of practice and key points for local authorities, NHS bodies, care homes, managing authorities and supervisory bodies.

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Other
[ Event date: Thu, 30 April 2009���Location: Reed Hall ]
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Lively Leadership Launch Event

COSMIC are launching "Lively Leadership" their new Capacity Builders funded project, designed to enable Social Enterprise leaders of all levels to develop their confidence, competence and commitment in order to inspire their organisations and their ...

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[ Event date: Tue, 05 May 2009���Location: Saltash ]
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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

Read more on "Starting in social enterprise"


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[ Event date: Thu, 07 May 2009���Location: Bodmin ]
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Governance and Legal Structures

� Are you a charity needing to develop a trading arm? � Is your organisation thinking of making the change from unincorporated status to a Company? � Do you want to learn how to choose the right legal structure? Then this workshop will be an opportunity to ...

Read more on "Governance and Legal Structures"


SW
[ Event date: Fri, 08 May 2009���Location: Taunton ]
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South West Getting Heard

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

Read more on "South West Getting Heard"


Other
[ Event date: Tue, 12 May 2009���Location: 76 Portland Place, London ]
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Personalisation: Making Transformation a Reality

This one day conference provides a practical guide to personalisation, including implementing the review of the �No Secrets� guidance � released by the Department of Health on 16th October 2008.

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Other
[ Event date: Fri, 15 May 2009���Location: Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester ]
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

This one day conferences discusses what the Deprivation of liberty Safeguards are, why they were introduced, the code of practice and key points for implementation.

Read more on "Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards"


SW
[ Event date: Tue, 19 May 2009���Location: Redruth ]
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Moving Away from Grants

� Is your organisation planning to become less reliant on grants but worried about the changes needed to be successful? � Are you planning to develop trading activities as a means to sustainability? � Are you thinking of diversifying your income and looking to explore the benefits of ...

Read more on "Moving Away from Grants"


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[ Event date: Thu, 21 May 2009���Location: Redruth ]
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Governance and Legal Structures

� Are you a charity needing to develop a trading arm? � Is your organisation thinking of making the change from unincorporated status to a Company? � Do you want to learn how to choose the right legal structure? Then this workshop will be an opportunity to ...

Read more on "Governance and Legal Structures"


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[ Event date: Tue, 02 June 2009���Location: Bodmin ]
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Moving Away from Grants

� Is your organisation planning to become less reliant on grants but worried about the changes needed to be successful? � Are you planning to develop trading activities as a means to sustainability? � Are you thinking of diversifying your income and looking to explore the benefits of ...

Read more on "Moving Away from Grants"


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[ Event date: Thu, 04 June 2009���Location: Bodmin ]
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Measuring Social Impact

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 ...

Read more on "Measuring Social Impact"


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[ Event date: Tue, 16 June 2009���Location: Saltash ]
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Access to Finance and Managing Risk

This workshop looks at financial issues for social enterprises in a wide-ranging way; how to assess the financial needs of the enterprise, different sources of finance and their implications, and how to build a sustainable financial future. The workshop is suitable for: � ...

Read more on "Access to Finance and Managing Risk"


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[ Event date: Thu, 18 June 2009���Location: Saltash ]
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Measuring Social Impact

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 ...

Read more on "Measuring Social Impact"


RISE
[ Event date: Tue, 23 June 2009���Location: Bristol ]
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3 day Professional Development for Social Enterprise Advisors

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 ...

Read more on "3 day Professional Development for Social Enterprise Advisors"



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