Social Enterprise Coalition activity  The Voice10 UK conference for social enterprise will call for ‘No More Business as Usual' Voice, the largest annual conference for social enterprise in the UK, will mark its sixth anniversary in Wales on 1-2 February 2010 at the Cardiff International Arena. The theme of Voice10 is No More Business as Usual. As businesses that place ethics, transparency, social and environmental return at their core, social enterprises do more than just ‘the usual.' As we emerge from recession, how can social enterprises have a greater impact and help rebuild a better, more sustainable economy? How can they reform public services at a time when value for money is one of the most important issues we face? And how can social enterprises challenge themselves to make new connections with each other and with the private sector? For the past five years Voice has brought together thousands of people from the UK and abroad, including leaders from the worlds of social enterprise, government, politics and business. High profile speakers, debates about pressing issues and a large and interactive exhibition have increased the profile and popularity of Voice over the years - last year over 1,000 delegates attended the conference. Leighton Andrews, Deputy Minister for Regeneration in the Welsh Assembly Government said "I am delighted that the Voice conference is coming to Wales. "It is fitting that Wales will be hosting this prestigious event in the social enterprise calendar in 2010. Wales has been at the forefront of delivering social enterprise solutions since the early nineteenth century and I am sure that organisations the length and breadth of the country welcome this opportunity to showcase their creativity. "2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the chief architect of the NHS, Aneurin Bevan and so it is fitting that an event which will showcase co-operative and social enterprise models of doing business should be held in the country of his birth." Jonathan Bland, chief executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition said: "Voice is the Coalition's flagship event and we are delighted that the Welsh Assembly Government has invited us to Wales for the first time. Social enterprises are setting a standard for business by focusing on making a positive impact in communities. We want to see the social enterprise movement grow and help guide a better economy and a stronger society." For more information go to http://www.voice10.org/
 Ten days left to apply for the national Social Enterprise Awards Time is running out for applications for the Social Enterprise Awards - a nationwide competition that will find and reward Britain's best social enterprises - the application deadline is fast approaching with only ten days left to apply. The Social Enterprise Awards are searching for Britain's most successful and inspiring social enterprises to win the following categories: Best Social Enterprise (turnover of £1 million plus); Best Social Enterprise (turnover of less than £1 million) and Best New Social Enterprise. Winners can receive up to £5,000 as well as business support packages and a national media platform to promote themselves. More information about applications, rules and a complete timeline for all the awards can be found at: http://www.socialenterpriseawards.org.uk/ Deadline: 28 September 2009.
 Coalition announces fringe events at party conferences This year the Social Enterprise Coalition is holding its fringe events in partnership with think tank Demos. The events are entitled "Good Company: Can social enterprise build a more sustainable and ethical capitalism?" In particular, the events will ask whether social enterprise is the most effective means of putting power and investment into the hands of communities. Fringe events full agenda and details - Liberal Democrats -
Sunday 20th September, 13:00 - 14:00, Wessex Suite, Wessex Hotel, Bournemouth.
Speakers: Philip Collins, The Times/Demos (Chair), Danny Alexander MP, Jonathan Bland, Geoff Walker, Sandwell Community Caring Trust. Labour -
Monday 28th September, 12:45 - 14:00, Gresham Suite, Old Ship Hotel, Brighton.
Speakers: Larry Elliott, Guardian (chair), Liam Byrne MP, Claire Dove, Dai Powell, HCT Group, Rachel Bridge, The Times, Jamie Bartlett, Demos Conservatives -
Wednesday 7th October, 12:30-14:00, Committee Room 3, Manchester Town Hall.
Speakers: Philip Collins, The Times/Demos (Chair), Jonathan Guthrie, The Financial Times, Oliver Letwin, MP, Claire Dove, Dai Powell, HCT Group. All fringe events are open access. For more information, please contact Olof Jonsdottir at olof.jonsdottir@socialenterprise.org.uk or go to http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
 Manifesto workshops Country wide October 2009 onwards In the run-up to the next election, the Social Enterprise Coalition will be producing a social enterprise manifesto. We would like to hear your thoughts and ideas on what we should be asking for from the political parties. As such we will be hosting a series of workshops across the country in order to gauge views as well as tell you more about our plans for the social enterprise manifesto. We also aim to influence the political parties' own manifestos over the coming months. The workshops are open to all Coalition members and social enterprises and the first workshop will be in Manchester on October 6th. For more information on dates and venues please follow the link to the Social Enterprise Coalition website.
 Social enterprise 09: The future of public services Birmingham November 19 Organised by The Guardian and in association with the Social Enterprise Coalition this interactive one-day conference is designed for anyone involved in commissioning, delivering or improving public sector services. Held on Social Enterprise Day, there will be keynote speakers, panel debates and a series of workshops designed to provoke discussion and learning on social enterprises in public services. The speaker line-up includes: Liam Byrne MP, chief secretary, HM Treasury;
Vince Cable MP, shadow chancellor of the exchequer, Liberal Democrats;
Claire Dove, chair, Social Enterprise Coalition;
Peter Holbrook, chief executive, Sunlight Development Trust. http://www.guardian.co.uk/socialenterprise
 Social enterprise day photography competition 2009 This year, 19 November is Social Enterprise Day: a national day to celebrate and promote social enterprise. This is the second year of the Social Enterprise Day photography competition for England, and this time, we want to show how social enterprise is more than just business as usual. We are in search of the best photograph to show how social enterprise is using business to make positive change. Maybe you work for a social enterprise or maybe you or someone you know has received exceptional service or goods from one - take a photo and show us what makes social enterprise great. Deadline for entries: October 19 http://tiny.cc/Y7EuH
 New faces at the Coalition Jon Woolfson has recently joined the Social Enterprise Coalition as senior policy officer. Jon has a background in policy communications. This has included working on a major policy conference, launching the first Enterprise Week in 2004 and contributing to a report on enterprise culture for the Make Your Mark campaign. More recently, Jon was senior policy adviser at the CBI and subsequently worked in a strategic communications role at Communities and Local Government. Jon will be working on business support and enterprise, employment and finance for the Coalition. Welcome, Jon. David Forsgate is the newest addition to the Social Enterprise Coalition's policy team. Most recently David was an account executive in global Government relations, the public affairs arm of DLA Piper UK LLP. He also has experience in providing consultancy support to organisations such as Ashoka and Pump Aid. As policy support officer, David will be providing support to the Coalition's policy team's activities, with specific responsibility for environmental policy development work and assisting with coordination of our political events. Welcome, David. Meanwhile your writer, Vicky Brooks, communications officer, will sadly be leaving the Coalition and the social enterprise movement mid-October to return to the academic world of research psychology. She wants you all to know that it has been an absolute pleasure working with you.
 New members of the Social Enterprise Coalition Social Enterprise Unit, University of Greenwich The unit's principal activity is social enterprise education, capacity building, research and conferences. http://www.gre.ac.uk/ P.K Properties P.K. Properties is an independent estate agency, specialising in sales and lettings of residential properties in Rayners Lane and the surrounding areas. Established in 1990 and a member of the National Association of Estate Agents, this partnership aims to offer honest and reliable advice backed by a wealth of experience and a high regard for customer care. http://www.pkproperties.co.uk/ Yoga Network CIC The organisation's principal activity is ethical trade, ecology, community-building, education and public awareness campaigns about yoga. http://www.yoga-eu.net/ Lions Den Fam Ltd. The organisation's principal activity is employment and business development amongst African and Caribbean communities. http://www.lionsdenfam.org/  News  Birmingham launches £5m fund for social enterprises Be Birmingham, the city's local strategic partnership, has launched a £5m fund to support community organisations and social enterprises. The Social Capital and Enterprise Programme will offer small grants to third sector organisations that are either supporting residents' involvement in local decisions, developing self-sustaining social enterprises or creating opportunities in areas such as employment or education in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Bursaries are also available to organisations that can host volunteering placements. The fund is provided by the Communities and Local Government department's Working Neighbourhoods fund and is available until 2011. Organisations that win the funding will also be offered follow-up support and advice. Read the article in Third Sector Consultations  Social care green paper The Department of Health has launched a green paper entitled ‘Shaping the future of care together'. The paper sets out a vision for a new care and support system and highlights the challenges faced by the current system, in particular the wide variations in the standards and quantity of care offered by different local authorities. The green paper is open for consultation and the Coalition is in the process of forming a response. For more information, please contact Ceri Jones at ceri.jones@socialenterprise.org.uk
 Social investment wholesale bank The Coalition is preparing its response to the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) consultation ‘Social investment wholesale bank - a consultation on the functions and design'. This consultation sets out the Government's vision and economic case for the social investment wholesale bank, which is billed as a financial institution that would work in the interests of society as a whole, and consults on the design and functions of such a bank. If you would like to comment on the consultation and inform the Coalition's response to it, please contact Jon Woolfson at jon.woolfson@socialenterprise.org.uk by September 30 2009.
 Children, Young People and Families grant programme The Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) grant programme provides funding to third sector organisations for activities which support delivery of the Every Child Matters agenda. The Department of Children, Schools and Family (DCSF) have launched a consultation seeking the views of the third sector and any other interested party on the future approach and shape of the grant programme. The consultation puts forward proposals to reform funding for strategic purposes and funding for innovation. The Coalition will be submitting a response to this consultation - if you would like to feed in please contact Olof Jonsdottir at olof.jonsdottir@socialenterprise.org.uk by October 10 2009. Events  Access to finance workshops September British Library Business & IP Centre, London This event is aimed at those who need to raise finance through grants, loans and other forms of investment. Topics covered include - why do you need ‘access to finance?', introduction to accounting concepts and financial reports, overview of financial planning, sources of finance, how to prepare to become investment ready, access to finance programme Q&A. Refreshments will be provided. Email: events@gkpartners.co.uk
 Good Deals Brought to you by Social Enterprise magazine, Good Deals - the landmark event for social investment - will take place at the British Library on October 29. The Coalition has negotiated for its network to receive a 10% discount on their tickets (normal ticket prices range from £150 to £450 according to turnover). The offer is open until 30 September and you can find all the programme details online at http:/www.good-dealsuk.com/
With David Blood, Antony Bugg-Levine and Liam Black confirmed as speakers, Good Deals is aimed at those who need finance to grow and those looking to invest in new ideas to create positive social, environmental and economic change. Attendees are invited to use the conference as a practical tool to broker new business. To take up this offer, visit http:/www.good-dealsuk.com/ and use the code SEC09 in the IDCODE field when booking. Email enquiries Resources  Fourth annual green awards for excellence in communicating sustainability Call for entries The 2009 Green AwardsTM is now calling for entries for the new ‘best green charity/social enterprise' campaign category. The Green AwardsTM recognises excellence in 16 categories from ‘best green international campaign' - open to global entrants - to ‘best green campaigner'; open to individuals and small groups championing sustainability. The ‘best green charity/social enterprise' award will reward campaigns that show innovation in media selection and the use of non-traditional marketing channels to reduce waste and maximise budgets. Campaigns will also be judged on their ability to influence the political and social agenda on climate change issues, whether through lobbying government or consumer campaigns. Previous winners from the charity sector include: Sustrans, London 21 and the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. Closing date for entries is September 18 and a reduced entry fee applies to all charities and social enterprises. To enter, simply visit http://www.greenawards.co.uk/ to download an entry form.
 Improving Support website New website magazine and e bulletin ‘Improving Support' has launched to help support providers share their learning and resources. Improving Support brings together practical resources for all those providing support to third sector organisations. Funded by Capacitybuilders, the Improving Support website provides a gateway to the widest range of tools, contacts, information and support, creating an easily accessible community for the exchange of resources, ideas, advice and learning. Visit now and register as a member to make use of everything the website has to offer. An Improving Support magazine and regular e-bulletins also help support providers to stay informed and share learning on a range of issues relevant to their work as support providers. Frontline organisations can use the Improving Support website members' directory to find organisations offering support. The directory currently holds details of hundreds of support providers throughout England. http://www.improvingsupport.org.uk/
 Phase 2 third sector modernisation fund Third sector organisations that received support under phase one of the ‘modernisation fund' are now invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000. The programme is being delivered by Capacitybuilders, as part of Office of the Third Sector's (OTS) ‘Real help for communities' action plan, to help the third sector respond to the recession.
Phase two of the programme will open for online applications from Monday 14 September. The grants will be available to bursary holders that, having gone through phase one of the programme, are ready to take further steps toward collaboration or merger. Organisations have until 9 November to apply and approximately 500 grant awards are expected to be made by Capacitybuilders at the end of November. http://tinyurl.com/n7uezr
Ethical Corporation and Vodafone online debate Ethical Corporation and Vodafone have teamed up to produce a lively online debate on how companies in the mobile industry should tackle their impact on the climate. In the new report Carbon Connections: Quantifying mobile's role in tackling climate change, published by Accenture and Vodafone, 13 wireless telecommunications opportunities are identified that have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by 113 Mt CO2e a year and cut associated energy costs by €43 billion across the EU-25 countries in 2020. Spurred by this new report, Ethical Corporation has teamed up with Vodafone to host an online Live Debate on September 30 2009. Live debate time zones, September 30 2009 -
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 Climate change meeting - Copenhagen December Denmark In December this year, representatives of more than 180 countries from around the world will meet for talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, to seek a new international agreement to tackle climate change. Videos and transcripts are available at: http://www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/en/ You can find more information about Copenhagen, related events and the current state of play at www.decc.gov.uk/copenhagen. Here you can also sign up for email alerts on Copenhagen, and follow the link to ‘Act on Copenhagen', the UK Government website covering daily updates on the negotiations. Member Profile  Yoga Network CIC The organisation's principal activity is ethical trade, ecology, community-building, education and public awareness campaigns about yoga. http://www.yoga-eu.net/ Website of the fortnight  Yola Free website design company where you'll find all the tools you need to build a website just the way you want. ‘Point and click, drag and drop'. That's all you need to know. Using Yola you can build and host your website for free. http://www.yola.com/ Back to the top | 
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