Are You a Social Enterprise Which Could Act as a Host for Blind and Partially Sighted People?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :

Action for Blind People has developed a Social Enterprise and Employment Development (SEED) Project, funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund, to provide work experience opportunities for blind and partially sighted people within safe and supportive environments.

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UnLtd Funding for Older Social Entrepreneurs in Bradford District

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :

Awards of up to £2,500 are available for people aged over 50 living in Bradford district who have a passion, idea or dream which will have a social impact. These people should not be applying on behalf of an established organisation. Interested applicants should request an application pack from the Bradford office, which will be sent out as forms are required to be completed by hand.

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Enterprising Young Brits 2010

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :

If you (or someone you know) has shown real entrepreneurial flair and have turned an idea into a real business dream, then why not enter them in Enterprising Young Brits. It is open to anyone aged 30 and under who has made their idea happen in a new, innovative or inspiring way.

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Tenner’s Back with Even More Cash!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :

Make Your Mark with a Tenner (run by Enterprise UK), loans young people £10 and challenges them to make a profit and make a difference during March this year. Students need to show enterprising spirit and make as much profit as possible in a way which benefits their community.

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Social Enterprise Investment Fund Capital Grants Available Now! £100k - £450k

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :

Is your organisation a social enterprise delivering services in health and social care?

The Department of Health’s Social Enterprise Investment Fund has capital grants from £100,000 to £450,000 available for social enterprises working in health and social care that require funding into capital assets.

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Free Course To Help Smaller Firms Bid For Government Contracts

Monday, January 25th, 2010 | Posted in :

A free online public procurement course ‘Winning the Contract’ has been launched jointly by Small Business Minister Lord Davies and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne.

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The Ministry of Justice Social Enterprise Conference 4th March

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | Posted in :

The Ministry of Justice Social Enterprise Conference will be taking place on the 4th March at the Novotel, St Pancras in London. It is free to attend. The conference aims to promote understanding of social enterprises and raise awareness of opportunities to staff across the criminal justice service.

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Selling Added Value Humberside Dates Announced

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | Posted in : SESC News,

SESC is pleased to announce two new dates for it’s Selling Added Value programme in Humberside with new dates for the programme in Sheffield being announced shortly.

Day 1 Thursday 11th February at CERT Immingham
Day 2 Friday 26th February at CERT Immingham

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RADAR and the Appointments Commission Seminars

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | Posted in :

Are you someone who likes taking initiative and longs to change the world around you? Do you want to influence the way your NHS provides services in your area?

RADAR and the Appointments Commission are running two seminars in early 2010 to support and equip people living with Ill health, Injury or Disability (IID) to successfully apply for Non Executive Director roles with their local NHS services – this could be with your Primary Care Trust, your Ambulance Service Trust, your Acute or Foundation NHS Trust or Strategic Health Authority.

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MBA Social Enterprise Project-  Leeds University Business School

Monday, January 04th, 2010 | Posted in :

Could your Social Enterprise benefit from an MBA student project? During semester two (February to April)  Leeds University Business School MBA students work on a group consultancy project based in a range of Social Enterprises in Leeds and the surrounding area. They are all highly qualified and experienced managers, and the average work experience is seven years. This project provides an opportunity for their students to apply their knowledge and expertise to analyse strategic business issues in a wide variety of disciplines and recommend solutions.

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DWP Financial Inclusion Team - Third Sector Tender Exercise-Deadline 29/01/10

Sunday, January 03rd, 2010 | Posted in :

The DWP Financial Inclusion Champions are seeking proposals from Third Sector not for profit organisations to support small-scale financial inclusion initiatives.

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