|  Social Enterprise Coalition activity 
CIC forum This event, co-hosted by the Social Enterprise Coalition and the CIC Association, seeks to bring together the leaders of CICs from across the country and provide a platform to discuss issues faced by CICs, increase collaboration and to share best practice. The event will also feature break-out groups to discuss sector relevant issues including finance, governance and brand awareness. Speakers include leading CIC practitioners, specialist legal advisors, policy makers, and representative bodies. To find out more about this event and to register to attend, please visit the Social Enterprise Coalition website.
 APPG AGM and seminar on the role of social enterprise in the Big Society Following the election of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, the Social Enterprise Coalition is hosting an APPG seminar to be attended by parliamentarians from the government and Opposition alongside the leaders of three outstanding social enterprises. This seminar aims to explore what the government's Big Society vision means for social enterprise. In particular, we will be discussing public services, supporting the growth of the movement and the Big Society Bank. Keynote speakers will include Geoff Walker, CEO of Sandwell Community Caring Trust and Andrew Croft, CEO of CAN, both leading figures from the world of social enterprise. News  Co-operatives Fortnight celebrates all things co-operative The UK's first ever Co-operatives Fortnight is now well underway as the co-operative sector comes together to raise the profile of co-operatives. Run by Co-operatives UK, the national body for co-operative organisations in the UK, the campaign hopes to encourage consumers to embrace the alternative model and "buy co-operatively, bank co-operatively, invest co-operatively and work co-operatively". During the two week campaign over 100 events will be taking place across the country. Co-operatives UK will also be releasing a series of reports on co-operation and the role it plays in a range of areas including neighbourliness, food and football. Ed Mayo, general secretary of Co-operatives UK, says: "Co-operatives Fortnight is going to do for co-operation what Fairtrade Fortnight has done for third world coffee, bananas and chocolate." To find out more about Co-operatives Fortnight visit the website - www.thereisanalternative.coop
 Ambassadors debate the Big Society The Social Enterprise Ambassadors have been engaging in debates on the Big Society in order to ensure that social entrepreneurs' voices are heard. Lord Victor Adebowale attended the Big Society launch event on 18 May at 10 Downing Street where the new government outlined its plans for more public involvement in communities. Victor told Civil Society that Turning Point supported the plans set out at the meeting: “The truth is that Turning Point has always been part of a Big Society, working with over 200 local communities delivering health and social care services and remaining ambitious for our clients. We are looking forward to working with the new government to ensure this kind of work continues on an even larger scale.” Elsewhere, Craig Dearden Phillips gave his opinon as part of a Civil Society news article. For more on this and all the latest news from the programme, visit the Social Enterprise Ambassador website. Consultations Public consultation on a National Skills Strategy for the Voluntary Sector The government has pledged support to voluntary sector organisations in delivering the Big Society, particularly in providing more public services and building strong communities. To rise to these challenges charities, social enterprises and other voluntary sector organisations need people with the right skills in the right numbers to make a difference. Skills-Third Sector is holding a public consultation to develop a National Skills Strategy to support the creation of the kind of workforce needed for a professional and thriving voluntary sector and they want to hear from people who work for or volunteer with a social enterprise. The consultation involves nine regional roundtables and an online consultation. The roundtables are scheduled to take place in the following locations on the following dates: - London - 9 July
- Birmingham - 13 July
- Leeds - 15 July
- Guildford - 20 July
- Newcastle - 22 July
- Leicester - 1 September
- Cambridge - 2 September
- Taunton - 7 September
- Manchester - 10 September
To apply for a place to attend email round.table@skills-thirdsector.org.uk Or to take part in the consultation online visit www.skills-thirdsector.org.uk Events 
South West Social Enterprise Summer School 8 July The South West Summer School is an opportunity for community enterprises, projects, charities and social enterprises to learn with like-minded people on a range of topics designed to enhance and develop leadership skills. Funded by Capacitybuilders, sponsored by RISE and delivered by COSMIC, the Summer School will offer a range of workshops along with social enterprise visits both actual and virtual. Confirmed speakers include: Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition is confirmed as the after dinner speaker on 8 July. For more information and to book to attend download the full programme and booking form, complete and return it to bridget@cosmic.org.uk. Cost:
One day - £45
Two days - £90
Three says - £120 An accommodation and travel bursary is available for those facing financial hardship. Resources  Desks for £20 a day CAN Mezzanine has recently launched a new hot desking service at their Old Street office, N1 London. Desks are only £20 a day and are exclusively for social enterprises and third sector organisations. No notice period or minimum booking. Ideal for freelancers, start-ups or out-of-towners. Desk space includes desk, phone, PC, lockable pedestal, access to kitchen with free teas and coffees, a new third sector resource centre and meeting rooms should you need them. Add a central London mailing address and phone number for only £20 a month. For more information visit CAN Online.
 A Revolutionary Way to Pay for Public Services - Slashing the cost without slashing the service A new report to explore the use of Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) in tackling social problems has been published this week. The report was authored by Dr Michael Moynagh, Co-Director of the Tomorrow Project which studies the future of people's lives, and is part of a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. It describes how SIBs could help the new government reduce the cost of public services without compromising their quality. SIBs work by identifying savings government can make from addressing social problems at their roots. Once these savings are identified, capital is raised from private investors to pay for action that will prevent social problems before they arise. Investors receive a portion of the savings in government spending that result, while the government keeps the rest. To find out more about the Tomorrow Project visit the website where a full electronic copy of the report can also be found. The Tomorrow Project is also working with the Social Enterprise Coalition on a knowledge management research project. Member profile 
TTS Group Torridge Training Services (TTS Group) in North Devon was set up 23 years ago to assist unemployed, economically inactive and disadvantaged people into employment or education using a wide range of interventions. Originally established to assist unemployed people, TTS now also offer courses for the local community and to meet the needs of employers. As a local community organisation TTS Group endeavour to combine the support provided to the individual with benefits for the wider community. This includes providing training for young people and adults within the work place and supporting organisations with their development. www.ttsgroup.org.uk Website of the Fortnight  Ecomodo Ecomodo is an online marketplace that lets you lend and borrow everyday objects, skills and spaces. You can lend for free, for a fee or for charity and Ecomodo facilitate the transaction to make good returns for all. The aim is to encourage people to create lending circles through which we can pool resources, reduce the need for wasteful purchases and get more out of what we already collectively own. www.ecomodo.com Jobs
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