Newsletter
Apr 11, 2011
Issue 104
Hello and welcome to RISE's April newsletter, an especially warm welcome to all our new subscribers from Voice11.
A huge thanks to all of you who filled out the short survey about VCS and social enterprise engagement in LEPs, the response rate was phenomenal.
Read on for RISE and social enterprise news including...
• RISE's Voice11 adventure - find out what we got up to at the UK's biggest social enterprise event.
• Breaking the Cycle – opportunities for social enterprise. Are you a social enterprise who might be interested in working with those at risk of offending/re-offending? Then don't miss the free workshop we're running on the 18th May in Bristol.
• Are you based in Plymouth or Torbay and interested in social enterprise? Take advantage of the free events and expert support that's available now! Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
• Take a few minutes to read our fantastic new case studies that offer an insight into the brilliant work being done by social enterprise.
• Can you think of a superb social entrepreneur? Why not vote for them in the University of Plymouth VC Enterprise Awards.
• Wondering what social enterprise events are happening throughout the region? Check out the comprehensive events listings at the bottom of this e-bulletin.
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Latest News:
The RISE team was out in force at Voice11; the UK’s biggest social enterprise event. We had a great time at the O2 in London and enjoyed meeting so many people who are passionate about social enterprise, as well as celebrating the work that we've been doing and our plans for the future; watch this space for an announcement about the new RISE membership package and a new series of networking events which will leave you hungry for more!
With over 130 exhibitors and 1,300 delegates, Voice11 - organised by the
Social Enterprise Coalition - was the largest yet. A number of high profile Senior Cabinet Ministers, Government Ministers and MPs were also in attendance, showing that social enterprise is still high on the political agenda. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley used Voice to announce that there will be an additional £10 million investment in the Social Enterprise Investment Fund to help deliver the Right to Provide scheme.
Read More... Calling all Social Enterprises in the region who might be interested in working with those at risk of offending/re-offending – want to know more about the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and how you can provide services for them? If the answer is “yes”, why not book onto the
free workshop RISE is running on the 18th May in Central Bristol. This workshop aims to improve the social enterprise sector’s understanding of NOMS service development priorities, the present and future policy context and to encourage and support engagement.
Read More... Introducing Social Enterprise Baffled by the Big Society? These free workshops are your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether is could be right for you. To book a place contact Business Link on 0845 600 9966 or
enquiries@businesslinksw.co.uk.
12th April - Paignton - 9.30am - 11.30am
3rd May - Torquay - 10am - 1pm
10th May - Plymouth - 10am - 1pm
25th May - Torquay - 10am - 1pm
Starting in Social Enterprise Already got an idea for a social enterprise? This free workshop will help you produce an action plan to get your project up and running. To book a place contact Business Link on 0845 600 9966 or
enquiries@businesslinksw.co.uk.
5th May - Plymouth
12th May - Torquay
One-to-one advice clinics for social enterprises 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 free no-obligation one-to-one chat with a qualified adviser. Appointments can be booked for one hour between 9am and 4pm.
Dates for these helpful sessions have now been set until March 2012:
• Clinics in Plymouth will take place on the 1st Wednesday of each month
• Clinics in Torbay will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Book your place by contacting Co-active on 0845 519 5759 ext 3 or
clinics@co-active.org.uk Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Take a few minutes to read our fantastic new case studies that offer an insight into the brilliant work being done by social enterprise, and the issues they face;
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Light Box Project are a Bristol social enterprise who run art workshops which arm participants with techniques for looking at life with a new perspective. Clients are referred by GPs or mental health charities such as Mind and Second Step Housing, and female ex-offenders also attend as part of a rehabilitation programme.
Read about how COSMIC’s ESF Lively Leadership programme helped co-founder Lucy Duggan to prioritise social media sites to promote the Light Box brand.
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Devon Guild of Craftsmen is a well-respected arts charity with a shop, cafe and exhibition space at its HQ built around a beautiful old mill on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Read about how their Director Erica Steer used COSMIC’s ESF Lively Leadership programme to develop her skills as a leader; to support her organisation and develop her networks and contacts.
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Hele Hub is a fast-growing Torquay-based social enterprise that’s dedicated to helping local people learn the skills they need to achieve an improved quality of life.
Read about how much of Hele Hub’s burgeoning success is due to the help of organisations including its primary funder Devon County Council and Business Link, which is delivered across the South West by Peninsula.
The Store is the Core Programme is a regional programme designed to support the village and community retail sector across the South West. Funded by the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and managed by Community First; the programme aims to support 150 village and community retailers over the next three years.
Store is the Core are seeking to commission:
• Third party ‘Mentors’ to deliver one-to-one community engagement and funding advice to retailers throughout the South West.
• Third party ‘Retail Advisers’ to deliver specialist retail and business advice to independent and community retailers throughout the South West.
• Third party to assist programme management deliver internal training sessions and develop and deliver retail training package for retailers throughout the South West.
The deadline for tenders is Friday 13th May 2011
To receive the relevant documents, or if you have any queries please contact Tim Coomer on
tcoomber@communityfirst.org.uk.
2nd Chance Project’s programmes are designed to give you the best toolkit available to work with challenging young people both in a group setting and in one to one situations. One day training courses are at a ‘short term’ special introductory offer of only £85 per person. Book now as places are limited.
Read More... 
Great Bow Wharf, a beautiful listed building on the banks of the River Parrett in Langport offers serviced offices, as well as meeting rooms for hire. Centrally located in Somerset and managed by a social enterprise, the building offers business tenants an attractive environmentally-friendly working environment with underfloor heating, Cat 5 cabling ready for connection and full disabled access and lift.
Read More... The VC Enterprise Awards nominations are now open - make sure you are part of the celebration of enterprise excellence at the University, Plymouth and the region. If you know an enterprising team or individual that you think deserves recognition, nominate them now.
Deadline for entries: 29th April 2011
Read More... Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has confirmed that funding for vital community projects through the Communitybuilders scheme will continue into the next financial year, thanks to a £27 million endowment fund.
Read More... 
SEQ needs you! An international pilot qualification in Social Enterprise, Real Ideas Organisation’s (RIO’s)
SEQ is looking for businesses to help its pilot groups learn firsthand what social enterprise is all about.
Read More... The Business Link South West website will no longer be active after the 31 March 2011, but you will still be able to access all the guides, tools and services on the national Business Link website:
www.businesslink.gov.uk If you are a business based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset you can find a wealth of local information, blogs, videos and support on this new website:
www.businesslinkanswers.co.uk Procurement Connection CIC (PCC) is a new social enterprise formed by three directors with a vision. The benefits from the years of experience of its well-connected chairman Nick Buckland OBE, the in-depth public sector procurement understanding of Wendy Wills and the extensive tendering expertise of Ian Smith. Procurement Connection intend growing to become the leading social enterprise educational institution providing training and introduction events to the business world, primarily SMEs, showing them how to successfully gain contracts in both public sector and corporate markets.
Read More... Upcoming Events:
Event Date: Apr 12, 2011
SW - Introducing Social Enterprise
Location - Paignton
Baffled by the Big Society? This free event is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether is could be right for you.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 15, 2011
SW - St Loye's Enterprises Open Day
Location - Unit 2, Kestrel Business Park, Kestrel Way, Sowton, Exeter, EX2 7JS
St Loye's Enterprises invite you to their open day.
There will be:
• A Barbeque
• Entertainment
• Business card raffle
• Demonstrations
• Items for sale
Feel free to take along redundant IT equipment for recycling (a small charge may apply for monitors)
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 16, 2011
SW - From the roots…and up!
Location - Taunton
A free learning event and celebration, providing advice and ideas for thriving green spaces.
An opportunity for community groups to:
• pick the brains of green space buffs in expert ‘surgeries’ covering topics such as: developing a constitution, managing volunteers, health & safety and community involvement
• share learning in a relaxed setting
• hear about this year’s Planting Places winners – see
www.plantingplaces.org.uk Come along to get practical advice, inspiration and to cross-fertilise your ideas!
Find out more. Event Date: Apr 19, 2011
SW - Finance & financial management for co-op and social enterprise directors
Location - Bristol
Examines financial management of the co-operative in more detail. Analytical and predictive financial tools are revealed and explained.
Find out more. Event Date: May 03, 2011
SW - Introducing Social Enterprise
Location - Torquay
Baffled by the Big Society? This free workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether is could be right for you.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: May 05, 2011
SW - Starting in Social Enterprise
Location - Plymouth
Already got an idea for a social enterprise? This free workshop will help you produce an action plan to get your project up and running.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: May 10, 2011
SW - Introducing Social Enterprise
Location - Plymouth
Baffled by the Big Society? This free workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether is could be right for you.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: May 11, 2011
SW - Making Local Food Work – Simply Legal
Location - Bristol
All you need to know about legal forms and organisational types for community food enterprises - to tie in with this new publication: download your copy now (http://www.uk.coop/resources/documents/simply-legal)
Suitable for development workers and those involved in creating or restructuring a community food enterprise.
Find out more. Event Date: May 12, 2011
SW - Starting in Social Enterprise
Location - Torquay
Already got an idea for a social enterprise? This free workshop will help you produce an action plan to get your project up and running.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: May 25, 2011
SW - Introducing Social Enterprise
Location - Torquay
Baffled by the Big Society? This free workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether is could be right for you.
To book a place contact Business Link.
Find out more. Event Date: May 31, 2011
SW - Introduction for co-operative members
Location - Bristol
Explores the effective management of a co-op. By the end of the day, you will have the knowledge to play an active role as co-operative member and/or Director.
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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