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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 --- 2011年5月26日 星期四，RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 主題: RISE e-bulletin 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2011年5月26日,星期四,下午7:42 Newsletter May 26, 2011 Issue 106 Hello from RISE HQ and welcome to the May e-bulletin. Read on for the latest RISE and social enterprise news including: • Have your say on the future of social enterprise business support by taking part in our short online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V5ZJFW8 • Find out about running a Dreamscheme in your local community; help get young people involved in community projects which they are rewarded for with trips and activities of their choice. • New social enterprise case studies published on Moretonhampstead Development Trust and BYEP. • Job opportunity at the Café, Great Bow Wharf, Langport. A great opportunity for an experienced & entrepreneurial person with excellent catering experience. • Network and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset by attending the next Grassroots network meeting, in Taunton on the 8th of June. • Inspire and be inspired by Bristol's next generation of social entrepreneurs on the 9th June. Working Knowledge are looking for a total of 20 volunteers, representing local and regional organisations, to support students. • Two plots of land needed in Gloucestershire for an exciting new food project – ‘Get up and Grow More!’ • New dates for Cascade training’s ‘Ethical Ventures’ social enterprise start-up workshops in Taunton. Upcoming free social enterprise workshops for those in Plymouth & Torbay: • Governance & Legal Structures – Torquay - 16th June • Introducing Social Enterprise – Torquay - 20th June • Growing your Social Enterprise – Plymouth - 22nd June • Introducing Social Enterprise – Plymouth - 28th June Places are limited so book now! Find further details by visiting: http://www.rise-sw.co.uk/torbayplymevents Find a full events listing at the bottom of this e-bulletin. 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: Have your say on the future of social enterprise business support Following the reforms proposed by BIS (Department for Business, Innovation & Skills) earlier this year, we are looking to collect feedback about the impact of the proposed changes and cuts to existing social enterprise business support services. We really value your input and would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V5ZJFW8 A summary of the survey results will be available on the RISE website. Read More... Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) Network - meeting June 8th 2011 Grassroots Social Enterprise Network (Somerset) is a new initiative set up by Cascade Training Plus (SW) in partnership with Somerset Co-operative Services, Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) and Sustainable Environment Company CIC which between them, have their own networks and spheres of influence within and outside the county. The June meeting will be taking place in Taunton, don't miss this valuable networking opportunity, and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset. Read More... Office space solutions from Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth Starting a new business? Moving your enterprise forward? Kicking off a freelance career? To really make your business buzz you need a nurturing environment with great facilities, surrounded by other exciting and supportive organisations, at an affordable cost. Sound good? Then Devonport Guildhall's hot desk membership offer could be just what you're looking for. Read More... New social enterprise case studies published Find out more about the brilliant work being done by social enterprise. Read about; • Moretonhampstead Development Trust and their journey to sustainability with the aims of social, economic and cultural regeneration. • BYEP, a social enterprise in Bristol, working with young people predominantly of black and ethnic minority background; offering them training, educational and social projects, that will give them the skills and confidence they need to start building their careers and lives. Job opportunity at the Café, Great Bow Wharf, Langport An exciting opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial person with excellent catering experience to run the café in a beautiful riverside building, managed by a social enterprise. This will be a joint undertaking with the Trust: a good understanding of the catering business is essential, together with hands-on catering experience and a passion for good food! CV & references required by 3rd June 2011 Centre Manager, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PN 01458 254257 amanda@greatbow.org.uk www.greatbow.org.uk Do you love your community? Are you proud of what you’ve done to improve where you live, or are there groups within your community who have been doing great work? Then read on because you could be the Devon community of the year! There is £500 available to the winner and two runners-up will win £250. Read More... Leadership and management advisory service - new for 2011/2012 Companies in the South East and South West with between 2 and 250 employees can apply for funding to develop their organisation's people management skills and support their most important asset. Read More... Inspire and be inspired by Bristol's next generation of social entrepreneurs Working Knowledge would like to invite you to engage in an exciting and Nationally Award Winning programme that is having a significant positive impact on the region's young adults. Called The Plunge, the programme is designed to raise the aspirations and confidence of college students so they enter the job market better prepared, whether as an employee, self employed or following higher education. This event is a cross between Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice and the business expert volunteers are integral to their success. Working Knowledge are looking for a total of 20 volunteers, representing local and regional organisations, to support students from City of Bristol College on 9th June 2011. Read More... Co-operative Congress 2011 Co-operative Congress 2011, which brings together everyone interested in co-operative action to share ideas, learn and be inspired. The event marks the start of the second Co-operatives Fortnight, which is "Yours to share" from 25 June to 9 July 2011. Read More... Two plots of land needed in Gloucestershire for an exciting new food project – ‘Get up and Grow More!’ Vision21, Gloucestershire’s own Climate Change charity, has funding to set up three community vegetable growing spaces in different locations throughout Gloucestershire. Each space would need to be available for three years and around 800 square metres per site is required. As well as providing a supported growing space for those without gardens/allotments the project will also co-ordinate free ‘Grow your own’ training sessions each year for the community of growers and wider public. There will also be two events organised in Gloucestershire each year on the importance of local food as well as a food swap forum created! Read More... Cascade training ‘Ethical Ventures’ social enterprise start-up workshops in Taunton, run by Cascade (a Social Enterprise Mark Holder). This new programme is designed to support those in emerging or fledgling social enterprises – and those considering starting one up – by offering workshops that provide new learning opportunities in affordable bite-sized chunks. Participants will also have the opportunity to access free one-to-one expert advice and guidance to support their enterprise. Read More... Run your own Dreamscheme - new one-day training now available! The Dreamscheme is based on a simple concept of work, points and trips. Young people are enabled to carry out community based work projects for which they earn points. These can then be exchanged for trips and activities of their choice. The Dreamscheme Network South West is putting on a training day so that staff, residents and volunteers can be empowered to run a Dreamscheme in their local community. The school summer holidays can see an increase in complaints from residents about the behaviour of some young people. So what better way to get them involved and doing something good for the local community and themselves! Read More... Upcoming Events: Event Date: May 31, 2011 SW - Get the inside info on EU funds for arts and & culture Location - Plymouth Did you know there are over 30 different EU funding programmes or schemes that have provided support for arts and culture projects and activities? This seminar will outline these opportunities and provide practical information, useful tips, and relevant contact details. 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. Event Date: Jun 01, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - One-to-One Advice Clinic Location - Plymouth This FREE clinic will put you face-to-face with a specialist social enterprise business adviser to help unleash the growth potential of your organisation. One-hour appointments are available between 09.00 and 16.00 Find out more. Event Date: Jun 06, 2011 SW - Understanding Finance Location - Taunton • Costing your service/product • Pricing your product or service • Setting a budget • An introduction to financial projections & cash flow forecasts • Basic management accounts • Presenting your case to banks and other potential investors • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 07, 2011 SW - Social Enterprise - Building working communities - Horizontal Innovation and Leadership summit Location - Cheltenham Being Socially Enterprising asks for innovation and leadership. To meet the complexity of our time in our “organized” life then we need alive, working, communities with leadership processes that inspire. This Horizontal Innovation and Leadership summit in Cheltenham will work with and explore the innovation and leadership that could help social enterprise grow and thrive in today’s society; highlighting the social essence in and outside the organisation. This summit will be interactive, use case studies, own practise and current research. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 08, 2011 SW - Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) Network meeting Location - Taunton Grassroots Social Enterprise Network (Somerset) is a new initiative set up by Cascade Training Plus (SW) in partnership with Somerset Co-operative Services, Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) and Sustainable Environment Company CIC which between them, have their own networks and spheres of influence within and outside the county. Don't miss this valuable networking opportunity, and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 08, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - One-to-One Advice Clinic Location - Torbay This FREE clinic will put you face-to-face with a specialist social enterprise business adviser to help unleash the growth potential of your organisation. One-hour appointments are available between 09.00 and 16.00 Find out more. Event Date: Jun 09, 2011 SW - Induction workshop for members and directors of new and existing co-operatives Location - Bristol This training is appropriate for all members and directors of new and existing co-operatives. The induction workshop will explore the background to co-operatives and the co-operative movement and also effective management of a co-operative. After the workshop, you will have the knowledge to take on the role of an active co-operative member. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 15, 2011 Other - Procurement Connection Reading Location - Reading Hosted by Procurement Connection cic, procurement professionals from the public sector are meeting in Reading with businesses to share their insights. There will be presentations from the most influential public sector buyers in the region. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 16, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Governance and Legal Structures Location - Torbay Confused about CICs, Co-ops and Charities? Worried about the board working well? This FREE workshop will help you choose the right structures and people to give your social enterprise a solid foundation. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 20, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Introducing Social Enterprise Location - Torbay Baffled by the Big Society? This FREE workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether it could be right for you. With sandwich tea. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 21, 2011 SW - Raising Finance & Income Generation Location - Taunton • Generation income from your products or services • Defining your financial and other resource needs • Understanding overheads, capital assets, working capital & cost of sales • Identify and describe the four main forms of finance • Match your social enterprise to sources of finance • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 21, 2011 SW - A Spotlight on Co-ops Location - Taunton • What is a Co-op? • Co-operative values & principles • Different types & models of Co-ops • How to set up a Co-op • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 22, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Growing Your Social Enterprise Location - Plymouth This FREE workshop will help your organisation plan for a successful future. It will help you secure your financial future, move from grant funding to ‘earned’ income and manage your cashflow. Especially relevant for organisations delivering health, social care or other public services. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 23, 2011 SW - Funding Your Vision “The Steps To Success” Location - Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon “Sustainability starts with planning, not with chasing funding; it needs a lot of work and organisation.” The days training will take you through key steps in achieving and developing a more successful funding base for your organisation. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 23, 2011 SW - Save Money, Be Green Location - Exeter Are you looking at ways to cut costs in the current economic climate? Reducing your carbon emissions can save your business money, and increase your profits. • Demystify green issues • Learn practical ways to reduce energy usage and waste • Identify immediate financial and enviromental benefits • Implement a medium to long-term plan • Develop a green plan • Develop your sustainability "Save at least the cost of this course or your money back!"* Brett Parker, CEO * Savings made within 6 months of implementing a carbon reducing strategy. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 28, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - 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 it could be right for you. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 29, 2011 SW - Funding your Community Enterprise Location - Topsham, Devon Who is it for? This course is designed for social enterprises, community organisations and charities. The course will: • Introduce you to the social enterprise model - and how it fits your organisation • Provide knowledge of the different types of social enterprise and legal structures • Outline the route to developing an income generation idea • Support you to develop ideas for social enterprise products or services • Explore the skills needed to start trading • Help participants to understand how to develop business plans and funding strategies. 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. 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