Social Enterprise Coalition activity  Five days left to submit an entry to the Social Enterprise Day photography competition 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 photographs that show how social enterprise is making 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. We recently announced two new prizes that are up for grabs: a digital camera and a voucher for lunch for two at Jamie Oliver's restaurant Fifteen, in either London or Cornwall (voucher good for one year). Winners will also: be promoted in the media and featured in the Big Issue, one of the best known social enterprises in the UK; get two free tickets to Voice10, the UK's landmark conference for social enterprise; and receive a framed copy of their photo. Deadline for entries: October 19 2009 More information on the SEC website
 One day left to catch early bird registration for Voice10 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. Get your early bird tickets today - the offer ends tomorrow, October 16. 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. For more information and early bird registration go to http://www.voice10.org/
 SEC seeks additional board members - deadline tomorrow SEC is seeking to appoint three additional board members (unpaid positions) to complement those elected through its Council. Two should be social enterprise practitioners, and the third is open to any professional. The board are keen to encourage applications from individuals with finance, marketing or communications backgrounds. We value diversity and welcome applications from all parts of the community. The closing date for applications is Friday October 16 and interviews will take place on the Monday October 26. The next board meeting will take place at SEC on Tuesday November 3. How to apply
 Social Enterprise Awards - schools category Apply now for the Social Enterprise Awards ‘schools' category. The awards are a nationwide competition that will find and reward Britain's best social enterprises - the application deadline is October 26. More information about applications, rules and a complete timeline for all the awards (other categories now closed) can be found at: http://www.socialenterpriseawards.org.uk/ Deadline: October 26 2009. Application form for schools category.
West Midland Social Enterprises: Winning with 2012 You are invited to participate in a free roundtable meeting to discuss the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and how social enterprise in the West Midlands can take part in the delivery and legacy of the Games. Working with the Cabinet Office, Social Enterprise London, and Social Enterprise West Midlands, the Social Enterprise Coalition wants to ensure that social enterprises have all the information they need to engage with the delivery and contribute to the success and the legacy of the Games. In these consultation meetings, you will: - Learn about opportunities presented by the 2012 Games;
- Share best practice and explore business partnerships for successful engagement.
This is the place to learn about Olympic opportunities for social enterprises in the West Midlands and feedback to policy makers on the issues that affect you. This is a free event; places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to register, please do so through our website
 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 ask 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. 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
 BAME women making a difference through business The Social Enterprise Coalition is delighted to host BAME women making a difference through business, a free all-day event on October 21 in London, designed to inspire, empower and inform the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women about the business of social enterprise. A research project carried out by Social Enterprise London has found that BAME women play a significant role in their local communities but there was significant under representation of BAME women within networks and start-up social enterprises. Barriers highlighted by the project included: - a low awareness of social enterprise among BAME women;
- family obligations and limits on time;
- lack of knowledge of finance and business development;
- low confidence;
- cultural stereotyping inside and outside of their communities.
Focusing on BAME women, the event will examine these specific issues, showcase the people behind successful social enterprises, and provide opportunities for discussion and networking. Download the programme
Venue: St Bride Foundation, Bride Lane, Fleet St, London, EC4Y 8EQ Click here to register
New members Lion's Den http://www.lionsdenfam.org/ Employment and business development in the African/Caribbean communities Yoga Network CIC http://www.yoga-eu.net/ Ethical trade, ecology, community-building, education and public awareness campaigns about yoga Social Enterprise Unit, University of Greenwich http://www.gre.ac.uk/ Social enterprise education, capacity building, research and conferences Spaceshift http://www.spaceshift.co.uk/ Event space and gallery for hire Ten Green Bottles Powys CIC http://www.greenglassmountain.co.uk/ Developing products from recycled glass and textiles Abela Publishing http://www.abelapublishing.com/ Abela Publishing is publisher, wholesaler and distributor EBICO http://www.ebico.org.uk/ Not-for-profit energy provider Prohealth Recruitment http://www.prohealthrecruitment.com/ Nursing and care provider Dens of Equality http://www.densofequality.org/ Promote inclusion through leisure, learning and play PK Properties http://www.pkproperties.co.uk/ Management of properties and event spaces Fruit to Suit http://www.fruittosuit.co.uk/ Children's healthy snacks Kaieteur http://www.kaieteur.uk.com/ Sale of renewable energy goods Shared Success Group http://www.group.saoss.com/ The People Finders http://www.thepeoplefinders.co.uk/ Research organisation  Consultations  Social Investment Wholesale Bank consultation response The Social Enterprise Coalition has submitted a response to the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) consultation on the functions and design of a Social Investment Wholesale Bank. This response emphasises that a lack of access to appropriate finance can be a significant barrier to growth, that social enterprises need access on a level playing field and that there is a strong need for an independent wholesale institution. It also states that there needs to be greater clarity about the bank's core functions and what it could realistically do. The response can be found on the SEC website. Events  ‘Wake up and smell the sustainably produced coffee - ....why social enterprisers need feasible business models' November London Kathleen Fitzgerald, adjunct assistant professor of management at the University of Chicago (Booth School of Business, London) argues that whilst social enterprise can be an inspirational catalyst for change, it's crucial that budding entrepreneurs also have a firm grasp on the realities of business, and that good intentions are not enough. Join Kathleen at the University of Chicago (Booth School of Business, London) where she will explain why developing a solid business plan should be the first step up the ladder for anyone planning a social enterprise project. This event is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week UK (http://www.gew.org.uk/) and takes place on Social Enterprise Day - Thursday Novermber 19 2009. A light lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required for this event - please sign up here: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jstsf
 Procurement and the voluntary sector - dispelling the myths November London This half day seminar will launch the new NCVO-NAVCA publication Pathways through the maze - a guide to procurement law, and provide insights on levelling the playing field for voluntary sector service providers. Delegates will learn about the application of EU procurement rules, will find out about how Compact principles fit in with procurement law, and take away a free copy of Pathways through the maze - a guide to procurement law. For more detailed information on the event, and to book your place, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/procurementandvcs or contact Jerrold on mailto:jerrold.cheam@ncvo-vol.org.uk%20, 0207 520 3162.
 Understanding equality impact assessment October
At iSE, Birmingham
This session is aimed at commissioners, front line VCOs and infrastructure organisations in Birmingham. The workshop aims to cover: - A background to impact assessment - where it comes from and why we do it
- Different approaches to impact assessment - exploring both positive and negative models
- The legislation - whose duty is it to impact assess
- How to do it - key principles and techniques to get you started.
To secure your place send please back your booking form to amber.woodfull@i-se.co.uk
 Footsey 2009 October Doncaster Trade, learn and network with the leading social businesses, national and regional policymakers, and public sector purchasers. Footsey 2009 willl have more social enterprises, more organisations offering financial support, and more public sector buyers in attendance than ever before. If your organisation wants to trade with the public sector there are two workshops running at Footsey 2009 relevant to you: ‘How to bid for local authority tenders - the procurers' perspective' will be delivered by Lorraine Purcell, head of corporate procurement, Sheffield City Council, and Karen Middlebrook, procurement category manager, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; And ‘Opportunities in health and social care - development, investment, procurement' to be delivered by Tracy Cannell, Department of Health; Dr Sam Linton, business development officer, the Social Investment Business and Bridget Gill, associate director, Business Planning & Continuity, NHS Yorkshire and the Humber. You can book your place at Footsey here: http://www.footsey.org.uk/ Resources 
‘Why aren't there more mergers in social enterprise?' asks Breakthrough? Breakthrough, the investment fund helping social enterprises scale up, has launched a nationwide survey to gauge appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the social enterprise sector. The survey from Breakthrough, run by the social enterprise CAN, in partnership with the private equity firm Permira, asks social enterprise leaders if they believe mergers can add value and drive social mission. It also asks what prevents more M&As, joint ventures and franchising in the sector. Breakthrough is looking for direct experience from social entrepreneurs and asks in what circumstances would they consider (or dismiss) a merger for their organisation. The survey findings will be launched at a Breakthrough event on November 3rd entitled ‘Mergers and acquisitions and other routes to growth'. The event will bring together business leaders from social enterprise and private business, the professional services and policymakers. To take part in the survey, please click http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nOJSIOFudAH8HEig0uxK_2fg_3d_3d
 The Learning Launchpad fund The Learning Launchpad fund application deadline is now fast approaching. The Learning Launchpad is a fund delivered by the Young Foundation, working in partnership with Edge to enable young people - whatever their background - to achieve their potential. The fund focuses specifically on organisations that promote practical learning for young people. Early stage organisations can apply to the fund for financial investment and business support. If you are a fresh organisation with the ambition of reaching lots of young people, apply to the fund by Tuesday 24 November 2009. For more details visit the website www.learninglaunchpad.org Member Profile Wooden Hill UK Wooden Hill UK provides educational activities to help people to integrate into their communities or society as a whole. They deliver training between adults and young people, provide activities which bring together professionals, volunteers and those with whom they are working to help them develop positive working relationships. http://www.woodenhilluk.co.uk/ Website of the fortnight The Unreasonable Institute The Unreasonable Institute unite the 25 most high-impact social entrepreneurs from around the world to attend their intensive 10-week summer institute. There, they will incubate their ventures with skill training and mentorship and at the end of the ten weeks the 25 fellows will be connected with start-up capital and global network of support to give their ventures wings. Applications open: November 15. http://www.unreasonableinstitute.org/ Job of the fortnight 
Social Enterprise Coalition Project communications officer Salary: £21,512 - £23,285 pa 35 hours per week Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 28 October 2009.
Interviews will be held on 4 November 2009. This position is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund and by Capacitybuilders. You can find more information about the job and how to apply on the job pages of our website. Back to the top | 
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