Newsletter
Apr 01, 2010
Issue 79
Hello and Welcome to RISE's April e-bulletin. British Summer Time has started but you wouldn't know it from the weather, why not brighten up your day with all the latest social enterprise news and events from the South West and beyond, including...
• Devonport Guildhall opens its doors to socially enterprising tenants after a £1.75 million renovation
• Don't miss the SHINE unconference for social entrepreneurs
• RISE meets Regional Minister on issues facing the Third Sector
• David Button announced as new Chair of Co-operatives UK
• Is social franchising an opportunity for the social enterprise sector? Come and find out at the next RISE Business Advice Network being held in Bristol on June 2nd, £55 or free to attend for RISE Additions members. Find more details
here.
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Latest News:
This May those in social enterprise should make a beeline to SHINE, the biggest unconference in the UK for social entrepreneurs. SHINE is where everyone involved in the movement comes together to exchange knowledge, skills and advice.
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In order to promote the interests and needs of South West social enterprises, Lucy Findlay, Chief Executive of RISE, attended a meeting for the Third Sector to feed issues directly into the South West Regional Minister, Jim Knight MP.
Read More... The Women and Work Programme aims to raise skills levels, increase earning potential and aid career progression. This initiative is in response to recommendations by the Women and Work Commission’s report ‘Shaping a Fairer Future’ and receives government funding matched by employer contributions.
Read More... A £1 million fund available to third sector organisations that help the UK live more sustainably was announced today by Environment Minister Dan Norris. The Inspiring Sustainable Living fund is part of Defra’s responsibility to deliver the Government’s commitment to use the power of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to inspire sustainable living.
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Six social businesses will be taking up residence in the newly renovated Devonport Guildhall this week as the iconic building opens its doors for the first time after a £1.75 million renovation.
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Co-operatives UK, the national trade body that campaigns for co-operation, has announced the election of a new Chair.
David Button, with almost thirty five years' experience in the co-operative sector, held key senior positions in Food from Britain, the government backed body who supported the development of agricultural co-operatives in the UK until 1993 both as agricultural development director and as financial controller.
Read More... Arts Award aspires to support any young person to enjoy the arts, develop creative and leadership skills, and achieve a credible national qualification. Arts Award reflects many different interests and ambitions, respects individual development and helps young people to define their creative future.
www.artsaward.org.uk Closing date: Tuesday 6th April.
Interview date: Monday 12th April, Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth.
Start date: as soon as possible.
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Xtravert, the Real Ideas Organisation’s social enterprise venture which trains young people in carpentry skills, picked up the Convergence Employment and Skills Award last week at the 2010 Southwest European Social Fund (ESF) Awards.
Read More... A new support programme has been announced to help local communities to set up and run community-owned pubs. The support programme, led by the Plunkett Foundation, is part of a 12 point action plan announced by Pubs Minister John Healey to give practical support to community pubs up and down the country.
Read More... As the debate around football club ownership intensifies, new research conducted by
Co-operatives UK has revealed that fans want to take control at both Manchester United and Liverpool - and could afford to do so.
Read More... Upcoming Events:
Event Date: Apr 08, 2010
SW - Spring clean your charity
Location - The Albemarle Centre, Taunton
Useful for anyone working in an administrative role, this session will help you get all the basics in place, to ensure the smooth day to day running of your organisation.
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 13, 2010
SW - Lively Leadership - Who Moved My Cheese
Location - Exeter
Working in a customer focused company with changes occurring all the time can be stressful, unless people have a way of looking at change that helps them understand and even enjoy it!
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 14 -16, 2010
Other - The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship
Location - Oxford
The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship accelerates the impact of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs by uniting them with essential partners in a collaborative pursuit of learning, leverage and large scale social change.
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 15, 2010
SW - Tea with Naomi
Location - Stratton Village Hall Near Dorchester
Your opportunity to hear more about the work of the Parliamentary Outreach Service over tea and cakes with Naomi Kent, Parliamentary Outreach Officer for the South West Region.
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 21, 2010
Other - S2S Social Enterprise Fair 2010
Location - Edinburgh
The 5th annual S2S Social Enterprise Fair will return to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 21 April 2010. S2S is the premier event in the Scottish social enterprise business calendar.
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 27, 2010
SW - Tea with Naomi
Location - Ilton Village Hall near Ilminster
Your opportunity to hear more about the work of the Parliamentary Outreach Service over tea and cakes with Naomi Kent, Parliamentary Outreach Officer for the South West Region.
Find out more. Event Date: May 07, 2010
Other - How Best Can We Ensure Maximum Success And Inclusivity Of The Rural Economy, Society And Environment?
Location - London
Promoting and Sustaining Business and Jobs; Effective Regeneration; Protecting the Environment; Improving Housing, Health, Transport and Services.
Find out more. Event Date: May 13 - 15, 2010
Other - SHINE 2010
Location - London
Social Entrepreneurs, SHINE is your event.
Think of it as your business spring-clean where you get the time, space and support to take your social enterprise to the next stage.
Find out more. 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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