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my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter & my linkedin --- 2010年11月18日 星期四，RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 主題: RISE November newsletter 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2010年11月18日,星期四,下午6:27 www.rise-sw.co.uk" style="float: right; margin-right: 40px;" /> Newsletter Nov 18, 2010 Issue 96 Happy Social Enterprise Day! We hope you are celebrating it and helping to spread the word about social enterprise. Tweet all your Social Enterprise Day news using #socentday This round-up includes... • Last chance to book for the RISE Annual Conference in Exeter on 1st December - featuring Nigel Kershaw (Big Issue Invest), Peter Wanless (Big Lottery Fund) and Rob Hetherington (Chief Economist at Devon County Council). Find further details here • Congratulations to Bristol Wood Recycling Project who have won the SW regional heat of the 'Social Vision: business at its best’ photo comp. You can view all those shortlisted for the regional heat here. • Book onto the December 7th Business Advice Network to find out how to market social enterprise using social networking. Free to attend for RISE Addition members or £55. Full details here. • Last minute lobby! Get in touch with your local MP to support the Social Enterprise Bill on 19th November. Show your support and make a real difference to social enterprises competing for public service contracts. • Got a business idea that benefits society? Are you based in Bristol? Need expert guidance? Social Enterprise Works are here to help! • There's another bumper crop of events this month. Find out how to Beat the cuts in a session with Social Enterprise London in Exeter on 06/12, get an Introduction to Economic Impact Assessment from Perfect Moment on 08/12 in Plymouth and 09/12 in Taunton and explore Community Led Delivery and how it can work in Somerset on 03/12 in Bridgwater. There's also the free series of events and advice clinics from Business Link for anyone involved with or interested in social enterprise. Don't miss news as it breaks - subscribe to our RSS newsfeed to stay up-to-date. We hope you find this update interesting and varied but not too long. We welcome any feedback, so if you have any news or comments, please let us know. Latest News: Bristol social enterprise wins regional heat of national photo competition Congratulations to Bristol Wood Recycling Project! Vote online to help decide the winner. The ‘Social Vision: business at its best’ competition set out to find images that show the unique and transformative work of social enterprise. Social enterprises are businesses trading for social and environmental purposes. Simply put, they use the power of business to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition in association with Social Enterprise Magazine and the regional social enterprise networks of England. Read More... Roots HR cic offers free consultancy Services To mark Social Enterprise Day 2010 on Thursday 18th November, Roots Human Resources CIC is offering a one-year retained human resources consultancy service of up to two hours per month FREE OF CHARGE for two social enterprises working towards sustainability. Read More... Last chance to book: RISE Annual Conference and AGM 1 December 2010, Exeter With keynote speakers from the BIG Issue and BIG Lottery, RISE’s ‘What’s the BIG Idea?’ conference will explore the vision for social enterprise in our communities and the BIG Society. With contributions from Nigel Kershaw (Chair of Big Issue and Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest), Peter Wanless (Chief Executive of the BIG Lottery Fund), and Rob Hetherington (Chief Economist, Devon County Council), the conference will help to galvanise social enterprise action and support in our communities. Read More... Co-operatives UK to work with government on new service for public sector co-operatives Speaking following the launch of the Mutuals Information Service by Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, Ed Mayo, Secretary General of Co operatives UK, said: “We welcome the launch of the Mutuals Information Service – a partnership between the Cabinet Office, Local Partnerships, Employee Ownership Association and Co-operatives UK – which will provide a signposting service for staff in the public sector interested in setting up staff-owned mutuals, or co-operatives that go further by engaging service users as well. Read More... Lobby your local MP to support the Social Enterprise Bill! We need 100 MPs to vote in favour of the Social Enterprise Bill on the 19th November 2010 for it to continue its passage through parliament. To help secure these votes, please ask your MP to support the social enterprise bill! Read More... In a Broadband Not Spot ? Can you get access to Broadband from where you are? Rural Renaissance are looking at this problem - to be included in their scoping study - contact tim@ruraldevon.org Jobcentre Plus Services for Small and Medium Employers Small businesses can reap the benefits of a new enhanced service from Jobcentre Plus to help them recruit and retain staff. Read More... Public Services Bill Government’s chance to prove serious about Big Society, says Social Enterprise Coalition • National social enterprise body calling on MPs to vote in support • Campaigners organising lobby in parliament • Cross-party support for social enterprise could help push bill through • New legislation could radically alter public sector commissioning and procurement - for the first time all public sector contractors would have to deliver positive social, economic and environmental outcomes for the communities they serve • Communities heavily reliant on public sector could benefit • Government spends £141billion on procurement each year Read More... O2 partners with UK’s biggest social enterprise event Voice11 will take place on 29th and 30th March at the prestigious London venue, The O2. It is the first time that the Social Enterprise Coalition’s annual event has been held in the capital. The new venue will make next year’s Voice the biggest since it started in 2005. Keynote speakers in previous years have included David Cameron, Francis Maude, now Minister for the Cabinet Office, and Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party. Read More... RISE teaches students about social enterprise As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (15-21 November 2010) RISE are running a series of sessions in schools in Bristol, Cornwall, Plymouth & Torbay. The idea behind running the sessions is to introduce and enhance young people’s ideas about social enterprise, ensure they understand the importance of social enterprise as a business model and inspire them to consider social enterprise as a career option. Read More... Got a business idea that benefits society? Are you based in Bristol? Need expert guidance? Funded by ERDF, Business Link and Bristol City Council, Social Enterprise Works are running FREE ‘Starting in Social Enterprise’ workshops on 25th November at the Southville Centre, 10am – 3pm and repeated on 12th January in St Paul’s Learning and Family Centre, 10am – 3pm. Read More... Office for Civil Society consultation on improving support for frontline civil society organisations - open until 6 January 2011. On 14 October Office for Civil society launched a consultation to get your thoughts and ideas on the role it can play in ensuring that civil society in England has the advice, support and influence that will help it to modernise and respond to change. Read More... South West Partnership wins prestigious national award A delegation representing voluntary and public organisations operating across the South West, led by Exeter based charity South West Forum, travelled to London on Tuesday 2nd November to receive the National Compact Award for Regional Partnership Working. Read More... Upcoming Events: Event Date: Nov 22, 2010 SW - Introduction to Social Enterprise Location - Brixham For anyone who wants to know more about social enterprise and ‘The Big Society’, and how it could affect you or your organisation. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 23, 2010 SW - Master Class: Finance for Growth Location - Plymouth A chance to explore the options and implications of borrowing money or seeking investors to fund expansion Find out more. Event Date: Nov 23, 2010 Cornwall - Access to Finance and Managing Risk Location - Truro • Is your organisation financially secure and sustainable? • How would you be affected if grant funding dried up? • Do you need to borrow money or attract an investor? Don’t miss this free workshop and advice clinic for anyone involved with or interested in social enterprise. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 24, 2010 SW - Data Presentation and Visualisation Masterclass Location - Bristol Responding to much interest in the topic, SWO will this autumn host a Data Presentation and Visualisation Masterclass. With presentations from a range of high profile speakers in the field of data visualisation, including the Guardian's Simon Rogers, the day promises to equip those attending with the fundamentals on how to communicate data effectively. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 24, 2010 SW - Everything you ever wanted to know about raising money from your community but thought it was too complicated to ask! Location - Tiverton, Devon In Association with the Community Shares Programme. A one day in depth exploration of the possibility of raising capital investment from YOUR community. Combining expert speakers with small group work focussing on each participants personal situation. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 24, 2010 Cornwall - Don’t miss this FREE informal one-to-one advice clinic for social enterprises in Cornwall Location - Penzance If you run a social enterprise or established community organisation and need good advice to develop your ideas further, here is an opportunity for a one-to-one chat with one of our qualified advisers. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 25, 2010 SW - Social Enterprise - Governance and Legal Structures Location - Plymouth • Are you trying to choose the right legal structure for a new social enterprise? • Does your steering group or committee need to become incorporated as some kind of company? • Does your charity or community group want to develop a trading arm? Find out more. Event Date: Nov 25, 2010 SW - Starting in Social Enterprise Workshop Location - Bristol Social Enterprise Works understand the challenge you might face when setting up a new social enterprise. Whether you’re a social entrepreneur, a community group wanting to generate income or an individual with a great idea to benefit society - Social Enterprise Works can share their wealth of knowledge and expertise and empower you to take the next step towards success. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 25, 2010 SW - GRASSROOTS Social Enterprise Network (Somerset) Location - Langport, Somerset If you are a social enterprise in Somerset, or interested in setting one up, don't miss this free event. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 29, 2010 SW - Introduction to Social Enterprise Location - Torquay For anyone who wants to know more about social enterprise and ‘The Big Society’, and how it could affect you or your organisation. Find out more. Event Date: Nov 30, 2010 Other - Strategic Financial Management Location - London Cuts to budgets are now an everyday fear - and in many cases terrifying reality - for charities and not-for-profit organisations of all services and sizes. The seminar looks at how effective financial planning and clear strategic management can make a critical difference by lowering operational costs and Find out more. Event Date: Dec 01, 2010 RISE - RISE annual conference: “What’s the BIG idea?” Location - Exeter Don’t miss this visionary conference for all those working in, with or for social enterprises. Enlightening keynote speakers are Nigel Kershaw (Chair of Big Issue and Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest), Peter Wanless (Chief Executive of the BIG Lottery Fund), and Rob Hetherington (Chief Economist, Devon County Council). Find out more. Event Date: Dec 01, 2010 SW - Don’t miss this FREE informal one-to-one advice clinic for social enterprises Location - Honiton, Devon If you run a social enterprise or established community organisation and need good advice to develop your ideas further, here is an opportunity for a one-to-one chat with one of our qualified advisors. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 02, 2010 SW - Strategic Planning for Trustees and Senior Managers Location - Yeovil, Somerset This 'masterclass' programme will cover: • An overview of the V&CS and the challenges it faces in the current climate • Carrying out an objective review of one’s organisation • Considering and evaluating strategic options • Devising, setting up and running a planning and monitoring process • Funding considerations • Risk Management • Governance • An introduction to Project Management • The benefits of independent facilitation in a planning process Find out more. Event Date: Dec 02, 2010 Cornwall - Don’t miss this FREE informal one-to-one advice clinic for social enterprises in Cornwall Location - Launceston If you run a social enterprise or established community organisation and need good advice to develop your ideas further, here is an opportunity for a one-to-one chat with one of our qualified advisers. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 03, 2010 SW - Rural Services – Community Led Delivery Location - Bridgwater You will be aware of much discussion being held locally and nationally about the Big Society, public sector spending cuts and the need for communities to run local services. This free event will look at what community led responses already exist, examples of them across the country and how community led services, such as community enterprises, can be set up in communities in Somerset. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 03, 2010 SW - Social Media for Civil Society Location - Ockment Centre, Okehampton, Devon Social Media for Civil Society™ is an innovative marketing programme created by Social Traders, a social enterprise that promotes trade for social purpose. This one day programme enables charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations to improve the marketing of their services and engage directly with customers and supporters using social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Slideshare, Wordpress, Google and YouTube. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 06, 2010 SW - Introduction to Social Enterprise Location - Plymouth, St Budeaux For anyone who wants to know more about social enterprise and ‘The Big Society’, and how it could affect you or your organisation. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 06, 2010 SW - Don’t miss this FREE informal one-to-one advice clinic for social enterprises Location - Trowbridge If you run a social enterprise or established community organisation and need good advice to develop your ideas further, here is an opportunity for a one-to-one chat with one of our qualified advisors. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 06, 2010 SW - Beat the cuts Location - Exeter Faced with a new and challenging environment? Reduced opportunities for contracts and grants or risk of existing ones disappearing? Are you wanting to explore new options to enhance your organisational efficiency and sustainability? Find out more. Event Date: Dec 06, 2010 SW - Social Media for Civil Society Location - Exeter CVS, Exeter Social Media for Civil Society™ is an innovative marketing programme created by Social Traders, a social enterprise that promotes trade for social purpose. This one day programme enables charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations to improve the marketing of their services and engage directly with customers and supporters using social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Slideshare, Wordpress, Google and YouTube. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 07, 2010 RISE - RISE BAN - Marketing social enterprises: social networking and more Location - Exeter Come to this Business Advice Network to find out how to market social enterprises using social networking. Sessions will be provided by COSMIC, a social enterprise and ethical IT company based in the South West. There will also be a RISE update from our Chief Executive - Julie Harris. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 07, 2010 Cornwall - Starting in Social Enterprise – A Practical Approach Location - St Austell • Do you have a specific idea for a social enterprise, but don’t know how to make it happen? • During this workshop you will produce a practical action plan to get your project up and running. Don’t miss this free workshop and advice clinic for anyone involved with or interested in social enterprise. Find out more. Event Date: Dec 08, 2010 Worth It? Prove It! An Introduction to Economic Impact Assessment Location - Plymouth Do you need to demonstrate the value of your project to funders and commissioners? Are you responsible for commissioning or managing services? In the current climate proving the value of your services is increasingly important. Find out more Event Date: Dec 09, 2010 Worth It? Prove It! An Introduction to Economic Impact Assessment Location - Taunton Do you need to demonstrate the value of your project to funders and commissioners? Are you responsible for commissioning or managing services? In the current climate proving the value of your services is increasingly important. 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. We hope you will want to continue getting regular news o­n social enterprise in South West England. If you know anyone else who may wish to subscribe please recommend us. 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