http://www.sesc.info/news/ Social Enterprise Support Centre News en debbie@sesc.info Copyright 2013 2013-05-07T11:22:01+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/opportunities-for-local-businesses/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/opportunities-for-local-businesses/#When:10:22:01Z Have you considered what impact your organisation has locally? The products and services that you supply to your clients and customers no doubt represent great value for money, but have you considered the social value that your suppliers make to you all? Strengthening your supply chain with local connections and employment opportunities is available to all organisations whatever their size, and this will bring tangible, measurable benefits that are reportable to your stakeholders. As a result of the Social Value Act 2013, many organisations are approaching SESC to help understand and redefine their community commitment, contribution and social value. Why not get in touch to see how we can work with you? Contact us on 0113 243 8071 and ask for Paula. 2013-05-07T10:22:01+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/goldman-sachs-10000-small-businesses-programme/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/goldman-sachs-10000-small-businesses-programme/#When:09:36:44Z 2013-04-12T09:36:44+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/a-new-phase-of-the-big-venture-challenge-opens/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/a-new-phase-of-the-big-venture-challenge-opens/#When:21:36:57Z Unltd have launched a new phase of the Big Venture Challenge in partnership with The Big Lottery Fund. The Big Venture Challenge aims to support ambitious, high potential, social entrepreneurs to raise investment and rapidly grow their ventures by providing them with access to business support, expert connections and matched funding. 2013-01-27T21:36:57+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/first-round-of-applications-for-yorkshire-venture-philanthropy-opens/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/first-round-of-applications-for-yorkshire-venture-philanthropy-opens/#When:21:34:00Z Yorkshire Venture Philanthropy Programme The Yorkshire Venture Philanthropy programme has been designed to stimulate and support the growth of social enterprise in the Region and promote a strong, local economy. 2013-01-27T21:34:00+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/rbs-inspiring-enterprise-award-success/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/rbs-inspiring-enterprise-award-success/#When:18:32:12Z Thank you to all of those who voted for SESC in the RBS Inspiring Enterprise Awards. We have now launched our Exploring Enterprise programme. The RBS press release with more information is available to download in our info hub. SESC News 2013-01-12T18:32:12+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/take-part-in-our-latest-survey/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/take-part-in-our-latest-survey/#When:12:15:29Z Are you currently unemployed? Would you like to work for yourself? If the answer to this is yes, then we would like to hear from you and your thoughts will help us design and inform a future project. To take part in the survey please visit our survey monkey page and complete the short questionnaire. 2013-01-07T12:15:29+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/10000-small-businesses-programme-fully-funded-support/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/10000-small-businesses-programme-fully-funded-support/#When:18:37:58Z The 10,000 Small Businesses programme is designed for leaders of small businesses and social enterprises, who will benefit from targeted support and resources to help them define and achieve their business growth aspirations. The programme includes approximately 100 hours of business and management education, support to develop a Growth Plan, one to one business advice,  specialist workshops, and unique networking and peer learning experiences. 2012-11-14T18:37:58+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/bidding-opens-for-240m-care-and-support-specialised-housing-fund/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/bidding-opens-for-240m-care-and-support-specialised-housing-fund/#When:18:33:48Z Bidding is now open for up to £240m of capital funding aiming to widen the housing options for older people and adults with disabilities, by delivering thousands of new affordable and market sale homes. 2012-11-14T18:33:48+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/vote-for-us/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/vote-for-us/#When:16:24:02Z SESC has made it through the first stage of the RBS Inspiring Enterprise beating over 253 over applications requesting almost £10 million in total. The public vote for RBS Inspiring Enterprise closes at 4pm on Tuesday 13th November. Please click here at vote for us. 2012-11-06T16:24:02+00:00 http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/investment-and-contract-readiness-fund/ http://www.sesc.org.uk/news/comments/investment-and-contract-readiness-fund/#When:16:42:37Z The £10m three year Investment and Contract Readiness Fund on behalf of the Office for Civil society is now open.The grant will help you buy high quality support from a range of over 25 approved providers including SESC – ring us now for an informal chat 0113 2458071 2012-11-05T16:42:37+00:00