Social Enterprise Network Newsletter 24 November 2009
The Latest from SEN
- Social Enterprise Network's social media stable continues to grow! We now have a Flickr account! If you have attended any of our events and would like to take a look, click here.
- The Social Enterprise Network 'Funding Portal' has been updated again. If you're looking for funding for your social enterprise, take a look!
- Looking to find out more about the social enterprise sector? You can access the latest Research on social enterprise here.
- Monday 16th November saw the launch of our new 'Impetus Programme'. You can read more and follow the progress of our new 'Cohort' of social entrepreneurs here.
- November has seen the release of our new video, profiling the work of SEN and our previous 'Impetus' programme. View it below.
Local News and Events
Budgeting and Accounts for Social Enterprises
Social Enterprise Network in collaboration with our partners at Northwest Financial Solutions are hosting a series of financial management workshops tailored specifically for the needs of social entrepreneurs. These workshops are free to SEN members.
Click here for more information and to book your place.
Office Space for Social Enterprises at Walton Cornerstone
Walton Cornerstone, community and enterprise partnership, have a number of rooms available for immediate occupancy. These range from office space for social enterprise and community groups and meeting rooms for hire.
For more information, click here.
Job Opportunity at 'Our Life'
Our Life, the well being and health campaign for the North West, are seeking an experienced communications executive to enable this campaigning social enterprise to communicate effectively with members, the media and other key stakeholders.
For more information and to apply, click here.
The Social Pioneer Programme
The Social Pioneer Programme is a leadership coaching programme for social entrepreneurs, run by Striding Out and funded by Social Enterprise Network.
Click here for more information.
Internship Opportunity at Community Foundation for Merseyside
The Community Foundation for Merseyside are currently recruiting for a Grants and Development Support Officer on an internship basis.
For further details and to apply, click here.
Charity Bank savings account funds Liverpool social enterprises
Social enterprises based in North Liverpool and South Sefton are to receive extra support in the form of an Investment Bank which will offer low interest Loan Finance. The Liverpool Sefton Social Investment Bond is aimed at improving start-up and survival rates of social enterprises in these areas.
To learn more about this loan finance support, click here.
Featured SEN Member
 Crossroads Care
Crossroads Care are a social enterprise carer support organisation, registered as a domiciliary care provider. They aim to relieve stress in families or in persons responsible for the care of a person or persons with care needs. Their services aim to supplement and compliment - not to replace - existing statutory services, and to work closely with them. Crossroads Care aim to provide a flexible and adaptable service that meets the needs of individual carers and those they care for.
Crossroads Care cover the whole range of age and disability, ranging from children with autism to older people with dementia. Their staff also give all-important emotional support to carers. Highly trained care staff can take over caring responsibilities and visit daily, weekly or monthly. By using these services carers have time for themselves and 're-charge their batteries'.
For more information about Crossroads Care, click here.
Crossroads Care are currently seeking a Fundraising and Marketing Volunteer. Click here for further information.
If you would like your social enterprise to be featured in the SEN newsletter, simply send us an e-mail!
National News and Events
Government celebrates role of social enterprises
The Prime Minister has voiced his support for social enterprise at a reception at Downing Street to celebrate Social Enterprise Day. Gordon Brown praised the 'huge difference' that social enterprises make to peoples lives and communities.
Click here to continue reading this article.
New Social Enterprise Mark for the New Year
Increasing public awareness of the social enterprise sector is a major concern of the Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC). As such the SEC have partnered up with the original creators of the Social Enterprise Mark to produce a high profile national identifier that will raise the profile of the movement as a whole.
Click here to continue reading this article.
Frontline NHS staff start 20 new social enterprises
Highlighting the emphasis within NHS Primary Care Trusts for staff to set up social enterprises to provide services, 20 new social enterprises have won support and funding through the 'right to request' initiative.
Click here to continue reading this article.
Rural transport urged to take social enterprise route
With private transport companies abandoning 'non-viable' rural transport routes, rural communities are being left isolated and without access to affordable transport. Transport providers are being urged to set up social enterprises to maintain services.
Click here to continue reading this article.
The British public believe ethical companies will thrive!
Recent surveys in Britain have revealed some encouraging attitudes amongst British consumers towards ethical and social businesses. This change in attitudes has been hailed as a wholesale shift in consumer trends with an increasing appetite amongst consumers for businesses that trade for 'more than profit'.
Click here to continue reading this article.
EMERGE: Social Innovation Ideas competition
Skoll EMERGE has launched its 'EMERGE: Social Innovation Ideas' competition, aimed at supporting and investing in promising students' ideas and business plans for social impact.
To read more about this competition, click here.
Modernisation Fund investment available for a limited time
If you are running a social enterprise and in need of funds to strengthen and modernise your organisation then the Modernisation Fund may be able to help. In response to the current recession the Fund has been launched as a means of safeguarding the work of Third Sector organisations against the economic downturn.
For further information on the Fund, click here.
We can post recruitment notices, events and bulletins free of charge for SEN members. E-mail matthew.donnelly@sen.org.uk for inclusion.
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SEN On-Line
   Here at Social Enterprise Network we believe that social media has a valuable role to play in promoting Social Enterprise. As such you can find us on Twitter, Flickr and Wordpress! Click on the logo's above to view. Join SEN!Are you a social enterprise/entrepreneur? Would you like access to a pool of resources and information, and access to free networking lunches, advice and guidance? Then join the Social Enterprise Network. Membership of SEN is completely free of charge and our expanding membership will allow you to promote your services and network to a wide range of social enterprises across Greater Merseyside. Membership of SEN will also allow you free entry to the various workshops that SEN hosts throughout the year and much more. To take advantage of this great opportunity or if you have any questions regarding membership please contact Matthew Donnelly on 0151 666 6510. SEN Member? Join our Marketplace Directory!The Social Enterprise Network 'Marketplace Directory' is the perfect place to promote your social enterprise. The 'Marketplace Directory' is best described as a 'yellow pages' for social enterprise, giving your organisation a devoted page on the SEN website to advertise your services. Joining the Marketplace Directory is free and the ideal way to network with our growing membership and other organisations on a regional and national level. For more information or to add your organisation to the Directory e-mail Matthew Donnelly at matthew.donnelly@sen.org.uk.. New Funding Portal
Funding is an obstacle most social enterprises have to face at some point. Finding the correct funding stream can be both difficult and confusing. Which is why we have just launched our new online ' Funding' portal, helping you to find the funding options that are right for you with ease. The 'Funding' portal is set to expand over the coming months, however if you have any funding needs that are not addressed by our portal, get in touch, and we will point you in the right direction.
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