Supporting Social Enterprise in Herefordshire Shropshire and Worcestershire.
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PSE Bulletin August 2009
Wed, 19/08/2009 - 13:40 — Joe Pooler
SECoE business support assessment survey:
The Social Enterprise Centre of Expertise have compiled a 5 minute survey to assess the level of business support already available in the Social Enterprise sector. To access the survey log on to Social Enterprise West Midlands website or click on the following link:
Flagship Social Enterprises
Congratulations to Fordhall Community Land Initiative (www.fordhallfarm.com), Marches Energy Agency (www.mea.org.uk) and Halo Leisure (www.haloleisure.co.uk) who have been chosen by Social Enterprise West Midlands to act as ‘Flagships’ for the Social Enterprise Sector in sector in the West Midlands over the next two years,
Growing your Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise West Midlands are still accepting bookings for their Social Enterprise Summer School on 29-30 September 2009 at Woodland Grange Training & Conference Centre in Leamington Spa. This is a high level programme for business leaders, senior managers or directors, and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to develop and take forward sustainable business growth. For further details see:
Cash up for Grabs
Entrepreneurs in Shropshire are being invited to apply for a slice of £100,000 cash. The 2009 Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards are open for entries, with cash prizes and services available to the winners. Now in its 3rd year the awards are aimed at charities, social enterprises, businesses and entrepreneur from Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Cheshire, north Wales and Merseyside. There are 6 categories and 16 cash prizes to be won. Full details about the awards can be found at http://www.mf-awards.co.uk/
Entrepreneurs in Shropshire are being invited to apply for a slice of £100,000 cash. The 2009 Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards are open for entries, with cash prizes and services available to the winners. Now in its 3rd year the awards are aimed at charities, social enterprises, businesses and entrepreneur from Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Cheshire, north Wales and Merseyside. There are 6 categories and 16 cash prizes to be won. Full details about the awards can be found at http://www.mf-awards.co.uk/
Basepoint Rental Offer
Basepointare offering free space to charities for 1 year & free space for 6 months to start up businesses or businesses that work from home with no deposit. Organisations need to have been registered for at least twelve months. Go to www.basepoint.co.uk for more information
Worcestershire Credit Union
Worcestershire Credit Union seeks a Development Worker with energy and enthusiasm to develop, promote and expand the Credit Union with partners and the general public. See flyer attached, apply with cv to Brian Heapy, General Manager, Black
Pear Saving & Loans, 15 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS
PSE Partnership Meeting
The next PSE Partnership Meeting has been arranged for 5th October 2009 at Oak Farm, Ditton Priors; Bridgnorth; Shropshire; WV16 6SS. The meeting is scheduled for a 10.30am start. Any feedback or suggestions would be welcome.
Social Enterprise Awards
The Social Enterprise Coalition is calling on social enterprises from across the UK to apply for the brand new Social Enterprise Awards, the application runs until 28 September 2009.
The Social Enterprise Awards have the following categories: Best Social Enterprise (turnover of £1 million plus); Best Social Enterprise (turnover of less than £1 million) and Best New Social Enteprise. Winners can receive up to £5,000 as well as business support packages and a national media platform to promote themselves.
See www.socialenterprise.org.uk for further details
Funding Central
If you haven’t already seen the National Council for Voluntary Organisations website, Funding Central it is a new website for all third sector organisations providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities and other resources. To register and receive updates visit www.fundingcentral.org.uk
Communitybuilders Fund
The Communitybuilders Fund will provide a mix of loans, grants and mentoring support to a range of community-based organisations across England.
The Adventure Capital Fund will be delivering the Programme in partnership with Futurebuilders and the Community Alliance
The programme should open soon but you can now register your interest by phoning 0191 261 5200. See www.communitybuildersfund.org.uk for further details
Social Enterprise Day
Social Enterprise Day falls on November 19 this year as part of Enterprise Week.
It is an excellent opportunity for us all to raise awareness of social enterprise. If you have any plans, ideas or thoughts we would be very interested and keen to provide support so feel free to get in touch.
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