Social Enterprise Network Newsletter 21st December 2009
The Latest from SEN - Join us on the 22nd January 2010 for the next in our series of 'Financial Diversification' workshops, delivered in partnership with SELNET (Social Enterprise Lancashire Network). Click here to read more and book your place.
- The SEN 'Resources' page continues to grow. We have recently added more funding opportunities for social enterprises which can be viewed here.
- This month we have welcomed Campanions CIC, ADP-Projects CIC, South Sefton Development Trust and St Marks CEC to our 'Marketplace Directory'. Why not add your social enterprise to the directory?
- We are currently seeking SEN members to comment on the feasibility of the development of a 'Social Enterprise Procurement Framework'. Find out more about this development here.
- Want to learn more about Community Interest Companies? Visit our 'Research' page to read more...
- How does your organisation demonstrate its social impact? Visit our dedicated social impact page to find out more.
Local News and Events
New Year, New Start, New Skills
In need of some new skills? Looking to bolster your existing skills base? The Office of the Third Sector in collaboration with SENW are funding a series of free skills master classes for social enterprises in the Northwest.
For more information and to book your place on a master class, click here.
Quotations required for the provision of Social Enterprise business support
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking quotations for the provision of intensive business support to Social Enterprises in Knowsley that have been operating for three years or more.
To find out more about this opportunity, click here.
Free Advisor Training from Greater Merseyside Advancement Network
Greater Merseyside Advancement Network Prototype are offering FREE advisor training, specifically directed towards third sector organisations working with adults (19+) on issues relating to improving learning and employment prospects.
Click here to find out more about the training on offer.
The Role of the Chair Training Day
'The Role of the Chair' is a one-day course designed to support Chairs of cultural/third sector organisations and to look at best practice in fulfilling the role of Chair, looking at the role in detail and taking a practical approach to its key aspects.
Find out more about the event by clicking here.
SENW Winter Newsletter
The SENW (Social Enterprise North West) winter newsletter has landed! Find out all of the latest social enterprise news from across the Northwest region.
Click here to read the SENW winter newsletter.
Groundwork Environmental Business Support Programme
Improve your businesses environmental performance with the help of Groundwork Merseyside's ENWORKS funded business support programme. This programme of support is tailored to help your business reduce its carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency.
To find out more about this programme, click here.
Third Sector support events from VOLA Merseyside
VOLA, the Voluntary Organisations Learning Association, are holding a number of events across Merseyside to present information and support available to Third Sector organisations based on Merseyside.
To find out more about these events, click here.
Energy Audit Training Day at St Marks CEC
St Marks Community and Enterprise Centre are hosting a free 'Energy Audit Training Day', delivered by the Energy Saving Trust. The event is to take place on 6th January 2010 from 9.45am to 4.30pm.
For more information and to book your place, click here.
The Stepclever Social Enterprise Challenge
Liverpool Vision is launching the Stepclever Social Enterprise Challenge in early 2010. It is open to new and existing social entrepreneurs who want to establish trading social enterprises in the Stepclever area (North Liverpool and South Sefton)
Click here to read more about the Social Enterprise Challenge.
Social Enterprise Procurement Framework Report
A feasibility study has recently been carried out by Rosemary Kay of the Confederation of Social Enterprises (CoSE) concerning the establishment of a procurement framework for the third sector on Greater Merseyside.
Read the report and give feedback here.
Business Advisor Vacancies
Granby Toxteth Development Trust (GTDT) are currently seeking to expand their successful team of self-employed business advisors. They are looking for appropriately qualified, experienced and self motivated individuals with up-to-date, proven knowledge of working within the sector.
For further information on these vacancies, click here.
Featured SEN Member
St Marks Community and Enterprise Centre
St Marks CEC is a registered charity and social enterprise operating in Northwood, Kirkby. The charity runs a community and enterprise centre, which is a combination of office space and community rooms. (This is made of the old 'church hall' and 'vicarage').
The charities aim is to enable community members and groups to have easy access to organisations which exist for their benefit, as well as providing a charitable hub where various organisations can network and link in with one another.
St Marks CEC currently have three existing tenants; Tomorrows People, Prism Foundation and Community Cooks who all operate very successfully on this basis.
 
St Marks CEC currently have office space available for social enterprises. You can find out more here.
For further information on St Marks CEC, click here.
If you would like your social enterprise to be featured in the SEN newsletter, simply send us an e-mail!
National News and Events
Refreshed Compact is Published
A completely re-worked, slimmed-down version of the Compact has been launched. The 'refreshed' compact aims to define and set out an agreement as to how public and third sector organisations should treat each other.
To continue reading about the Compact, click here.
Social Investment Bank should be 'independent of government'
A consultation carried out by the Office of the Third Sector has revealed that the majority of respondents wish to see the proposed Social Investment Wholesale Bank 'independent' of both government and private sector retailers.
To continue reading this article, click here.
Unite 'fails to grasp' social enterprise, says HCT boss
Following a second strike by HCT staff, Dai Powell, boss of the HCT group, has accused trade union Unite of 'failing to grasp' social enterprise. Unite have accused HCT of 'getting fat' off the backs of workers, despite the company reinvesting its surpluses into the community.
To continue reading this article, click here.
Labour pushes mutual model for public services
The Labour Party continues to push community involvement in public services with the call from cabinet minister Tessa Jowell that enterprises owned by staff or communities should have a greater involvement in the running of social services.
To continue reading this article, click here.
Funding News
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. The Modernisation Fund is able to offer third sector organisations loans at 0% interest.
For further details and information, click here.
Grassroots Grants
Managed by the Community Development Foundation and funded by the Office of the Third Sector Grassroots Grants can provide non-profit or community groups grants of between £250-£5000. Social enterprises can apply for Grassroots Grants provided they meet the criteria.
For more information on Grassroots Grants, click here.
Learning Launchpad
Learning Launchpad is a fund designed to support social enterprises that seek to raise the aspirations and release the potential of young people aged 14-25. The fund helps organisations grow or get off the ground through a combination of financial investment and tailored support.
For more information about the Learning Launchpad fund, click here.
Grants for Social Enterprises working in health and social care
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund is offering two grants for social enterprises working in health and social care. Start Up Grants and Growth Grants offering between £50,000 and £200,000.
Click here for more information on these grants.
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 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 send us an e-mail. Social Impact
How does your organisation demonstrate its social impact? In the current economic environment of increasing competition and big business embracing 'Corporate Social Responsibility', it is important that a social enterprise can demonstrate its impact and stand out from the crowd. Visit our ' Social Impact' page to learn more about social impact reporting.
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