News
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One month left to enter to win national photography competition
Deadline fast approaching
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Government cancels Community-Owned Pubs Support Programme
£3.3 million programme to close
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Office for Civil Society announces Big Society Deregulation Taskforce
NCVO president to Chair new taskforce
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NESEP member helps refugees launch recycling based businesses
Refugees achieve enterprise success in Tees Valley
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£11m to be cut from the Office for Civil Society
Social enterprise support programmes will be affected
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Putting social enterprise on the map
Interactive map links customers to ethical products from around the world
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Over £1million lent to community-owned shops
Over 60 community-owned shops throughout the UK supported over the past two years
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The Co-operative Group to create Apprentice Academy
Part of £21m campaign to inspire young people
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Rayne Fellowships for Refugees 2010 now open
Resource fund of up to £15,000 available
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Social Enterprise in Action
SEED Project aims to take advantage of the Future Jobs Fund closure
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In Business for Good - 'an enjoyable and thought provoking day'
Social enterprise conference proves a success among attendants
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National photography competition to capture business at its best
Launch of the third national social enterprise photography competition
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Private bank Coutts & Co launches Social Enterprise Advisory Service
Service aims to encourage clients to get involved in the social enterprise sector
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Spark Challenge 2010 offers organisations share of investment fund
North East entrepreneurs dealing with homelessness can bid for share of £1.6 million investment fund
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Hurd announces Big Society Bank will be wholesale provider
Minister for Civil Society reveals further plans for the Big Society
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DoH aims to creats 'largest social enterprise sector in the world'
White paper 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS' released
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Commonwheels wins Social Enterprise Mark
A car sharing club has been recognised as one of the North East region’s most socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
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Give your opinion on Social Enterprise Support Provision in your Area
Take part in Rocket Science survey
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Claim your place in the RBS SE100 Index
Your chance to feature in the July/August issue of Social Enterprise
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Winners of the Co-operative Awards 2010 announced
North East co-op wins award
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Cabinet Office Structural Reform plan outlines plans for Big Society Bank
Plan details actions to bring about Big Society
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North East social enterprises earn place in first RBS SE100 index
Index celebrates home grown enterprise
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Queen recognises social enterprise in Speech
But concerns over spending cuts grow
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WRAP and REalliance seek organisations to take part in programme
Organisations working in resource/waste management can receive support to help them grow
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Rural towns and villages to benefit from new Community Shops Network
Scheme launched in response to closure of many shops
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Employment project celebrates 10 years in service
PIE event honours 10 years of helping carers and ex-carers back into work
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Cranfield School of Management create bursary scheme
Up to five social enterprises could benefit from new scheme
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David Cameron announces ' Big Society' plans
PM asserts social enterprise will be central to reform of public services
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Enterprising Britain 2010 competition deadline approaching
Enter the national competition to find the country's most enterprising place
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New Cycle Development Officer for WATBus
Colin Hall joins WATBus
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ETEC Development Trust learner wins top award
Audrey Thompson voted Learner of the Year
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NESEP and Social Enterprise Northumberland network meeting
NESEP/SEN to host network meeting to discuss third sector procurement
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Call for Ideas for third sector projects working to green public services
Innovation Exchange seeking third sector innovation projects
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North East makes the change with publication of Social Enterprise Framework
Business & Enterprise North East unveil plans for developing social enterprise in the region
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Youth volunteers digging up the past
Youths from ETEC employment programme renovate cemetery
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UK Co-operatives announce first ever Co-operatives Fortnight
Co-operatives to spread the message about the co-operative alternative
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Mutual Inspiration's Social Enterprise Market Place a success
Attendees found event both informative and interesting
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Win £1,000 worth of free advertising for your social enterprise
Apply for the Social Enterprise Mark and win this fantastic prize
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Social investment provider CAN urges social enterprise to create franchises
CAN seeking partners to replicate models across Britain
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Social enterprise and the 2010 General Election
Which party will get your vote?
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Take part in the O2 social enterprise survey
Let O2 know your views on social enterprise
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The challenge of social enterprise in education
SEL conference highlights the challenges and successes of social enterprise in schools
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Growing Health offers social therapeutic horticulture
Innovative business providing gardening as therapy
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Introducing The Phone Coop
A telecoms provider with a difference
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Social Enterprise Mark spreading fast
100 social enterprise awarded the Mark since February 1st launch
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Social Enterprise Marketplace Event 2010 - Limited stands available!
Following on from last years successful event, Gateshead Council is hosting a Social Enterprise Marketplace event on 11th April 2010 at the Metro Centre, Gateshead.
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Places for Everyone Feasibility Fund
Grants of up to £2,000 available
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New artistic initiative to showcase North Eastern talent
ArtsBank to launch arts centre in April
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Good grounding in workplace skills
Innovative new project giving young jobseekers chance to learn skills while helping the community
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Social enterprise to host Stockton Farmers Market
Foodfirst set to replicate success of Saltburn Farmers Market
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Teesside social enterprise awarded £30,000 loan
The Five Lamps Organisation receive loan to renovate new property
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Teeny Tiny Films win Royal Television Society Award
Social enterprise film production company receive recognition for work
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Youth employment opportunities available via the Future Jobs Fund
Striding Out looking to place 40 young people in work via the Future Jobs Fund
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Brighter Future Generations - land needed!
New and inovative social enterprise seeking 2 - 3 acres of land
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Department of Health criticised for undermining third sector providers
Sector leaders concern over dropping of enquiry that could help grant the right to provide health services through social enterprise models
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UnLtd launch new round of funding
Up to £15,000 in funding and support available in UnLtd's Level 2 Awards
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Co-operatives UK launch 'co-operative call to action'
Co-operatives UK encouraging focus on co-operation at forthcoming General Election
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Addressing Health Inequalities the Third Sector Way - the Marmot Review
Du's summary of the Marmot Review of Health Inequalities
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Capacitybuilders announce £2m capital investment in 3rd sector resource centres
Gateshead Citizens Advice Bureau one of four resource centres to benefit
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Rethink Petition - Pledge your Support to mental health
"I care about mental illness, and want a government that does too"
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Co-operatives urged to take part in first ever Co-operatives Fortnight
New initiative to promote co-operatives as better alternative
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Office of the Third Sector releases baseline report of national evaluation
Initial findings of national evaluation of social enterprise business support available to download
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Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust Awards 2010
Call to find the UK's Charity Champion
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Third Sector Minister to debate with opposition over future of Social Enterprise
Angela Smith to tackle opponents from Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in public debate
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Action for Blind People create SEED project
Project to provide work experience for blind and partially sighted people in social enterprises
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Social Enterprise Market Place
An open space concept and series of events from Mutual Inspiration CIC
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Valuing Social Values Network announce 2010 project
Contribute to Project to raise awareness of the range of social value techniques
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Tees Valley Social Enterprise Conference a success
Event featured high-profile speakers from the DTA and SEC
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Social Enterprise Coalition release 2010 Manifesto
Manifesto to sit alongside wider Election Campaign
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Social Enterprise Mark-www.socialenterprisemark.org.uk
Hello, after attending the Tees Valley Social Enterprise Conference there was a challenge issued to Social enterprise's in the North East (by Steve Wyler Vice Chair of the Social Enterprise Coalition) to register for and achieve the Social enterprise mark
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WATBus launch WATBike
Community transport social enterprise launch organised cycle trip service
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Business Link strengthens its commitment to social enterprises
Richard Falconer appointed in new specialist role
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Impetus Trust rewarding social enterprises and charities
£1.2m given in grants over past year
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Alington House joins Facebook
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Places for Everyone website launched
New capital development support programme website
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The Social Investment Business announce £16m Capital Funding Package
Grants of £100,000 to £450,000 available to SE's working in health and social care
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Achievements of community transport organisations to be recognised at CTA awards
Nominations now open
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SEC announce creation of Social Enterprise Business Support Programme
New programme to improve business support for social enterprises
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Sunderland-based charity awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard
ETEC Development Trust achieve highest standard of award
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Managers of organisations in rural communities to benefit from new programme
PNE offer free management development programme
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Community Ventures Ltd Procurement Training and Mentoring Programme
Register your interest now
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New project to provide support for North East social and traditional enterprises
SES to deliver £1.8 million European-backed project
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Co-operatives UK revise legal guide for local food community enterprises
'Simply Legal' - 2nd edition available for download
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New CIC dividend and interest caps
Following the recent consultation on the Community Interest Company dividend and interest caps the Regulator has announced her intention to relax and simplify the regulatory framework from April 2010.
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Enterprise Coaching for disadvantaged communities in South Tyneside
1,500 people to receive intensive pre-start up enterprise coaching
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Round three of the Third Sector Capacity Fund now open
Funding from £25,000 to £150,000 available
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Northumbrian social enterprise winner in Low Carbon Communities Challenge
CoRE awarded up to £500,000 in competition to become model for sustainable living
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WATBus Community Transport pilot new cycling service
Win a trip with new cycling service pilot launch
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Co-operatives UK calls for members to get Greener Together
Join Co-operatives UK's ambitious new campaign
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Call for Steering Group Members from the Pentagon Partnership
Your chance to influence the direction of the Pentagon Partnership's work
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Social Investment Business announce new grants
Grants for social enterprises working in health and social care
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Enter the Environment Awards 2009
The Chronicle seek to reward businesses and groups that have a positive effect on the environment
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SCNEI create Brighter Futures Together Toolkit
Free resource for community groups
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Report Receives Widespread Support
The national Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing’s call for residents of every town, village and community in England to have access to co-operative or mutual housing by 2030 has met with widespread support. The call is made in the Commission’s report ‘Bringing Democracy Home’ after 18 months weighing the evidence provided by independent research and hearings with a variety of sectors.
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Grants of between £50,000 and £250,000 available from the Hardship Fund
Support for organisations experiencing hardship as a result of the recession
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2009 Social Enterprise Awards
Social Firms have almost swept the board at the 2009 Social Enterprise Awards
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Peoples Millions present £49,250 cheque to Blyth Star Enterprises
Mental health charity wins TV battle
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Northumberland STARS 'Save-A-Flush' with donation from Northumbrian Water
Social enterprise to save 2000 litres of water a day
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Social enterprise achieves double success
Northumberland STARS receive award and contract
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Local charity awarded grant for energy saving project
The Woodfuel Centre secure £5000 grant
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Mutual Inspiration's Social Enterprise Day conference a success
Open-space conference encourages debate and discussion
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Unltd launch 'Dare to be Different'
The Higher Education Social Entrepreneurship Awards Programme
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Have your say on City Region Transport issues
Join the Third Sector Transport Focus Group
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Why so few Social Firms in the North East?
There are fewer social enterprises for people with disabiites or other disadvantages in finding employment in the North East than in any other part of Britain.
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£1 million Rural Social Enterprise Programme launched
Programme to help community transport organisations become more sustainable
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2009 State of Social Enterprise report reveals interesting findings
Report reveals growth of social enterprise despite the recession
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ACAS launch employment support helpline
BASIS 2 funded helpline for voluntary and community organisations
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Health Work and Well-being Challenge Fund launched
£4 million worth of funding available
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The Youth of Today launch the Youth Leadership Fund
£1 million worth of funding available
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PNE announce launch of new website
Bank of Expertise website launch
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Bridges Social Entrepreneurs Fund worth £5 million open to social enterprises
Government funding boost for most successful social enterprises
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New Chief Executive of Social Enterprise Coalition announced
Social entrepreneur will take over role
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Learning Launchpad fund deadline fast approaching
Less than three weeks left to apply
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The Ouseburn Trust develop new graduate enterprise programme
Making it_: Opportunities for recent graduates
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ACEVO membership discount
ACEVO offer discounted membership for North East Social Enterprise Partnership members
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Social enterprises growing faster than other UK companies
Social enterprises grow at double the rate of other companies
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Good Deals social investment conference extends to Europe in 2010
Good Deals goes european
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Newcastle 's Live Theatre awarded £923,000 in funding
Arts Council England provide funding boost
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Community groups in TV battle to win cash awards
Groups battle to win share of £50,000
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ETEC charity launch a success
Many gather to celebrate ETEC's new charity status