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Social Enterprise Exchange is huge success
Over 1,150 people gathered at the event in Glasgow to hear from leading social enterprise, political and business leaders, including Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna, Paul Monaghan of the Co-operative Group, and experts from big businesses including Deloitte and Santander.
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Real Food Works publishes first newsletter
Our friends at Real Food Works, a socially directed business in the north east who support people in adopting a healthier lifestyle, have published their first ever newsletter.
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Brand new financial subsidy available to SMEs in North East
A brand new European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) financial subsidy is available to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the North East, through a new programme delivered by the Business & Enterprise Group.
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North East Project Helps Local Community Organisations to Access £6.7 million to Buy, Build and Develop Premises
Partners in the Places for Everyone project are celebrating its success after more than £6.7 million was raised by local community organisations to buy, build and develop new and existing premises in the region.
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Report published outlining key learning from the Better Together project
Pentagon Partnership recently published a report outlining case studies, key learning and resources from the Better Together project.
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New guide to the Public Services (Social Value) Act
Social Enterprise UK has published a guide to social value and what the new law will mean in practice for public bodies, social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations.
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The Mutuals Support Programme- suppliers sought
The Mutuals Support Programme is looking for suppliers to provide services to successful applicants.
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Ben & Jerry’s to put social entrepreneurs on tubs of ice cream in €10k ‘Join Our Core’ contest
Social entrepreneurs around Europe have the chance to scoop 10,000 Euros and put their names on tubs of ice cream in a groundbreaking contest launched by Ben and Jerry's and Ashoka.
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Giving a Voice to Family Organisations through Social Media
How can VCS organisations get the most out of Twitter? Would a Facebook page help connect with families? Would blogging help tell people demonstrate impact?
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NEW Insurance Scheme for Social Enterprises
At last, there’s an insurance, risk management and HR package developed specifically for social enterprises
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CICs invited to a consultation of the Charities Act 2006
Social enterprises in the North East that are registered as CIC's have been invited to attend a consultation to collect evidence for a review on the Charities Act 2006.
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Santander Social Enterprise Exchange Award announced - you could win £5000
The Santander Social Enterprise Exchange Award aims to support social enterprises that are looking to partner, replicate or share knowledge with other social enterprises in order to grow their social and environmental impact.
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Move Your Money launches in the UK
A new campaign, called Move Your Money, encouraging individuals to switch to more ethical banks was launched on 31 January 2012.
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Social Enterprise UK responds to Prime Minister's speech
Moral markets rising on their own, but Government must act to support them, says Social Enterprise UK
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Council wants to transfer sport and leisure services to a charitable trust
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International Social Enterprise Mark
On 17 January 2012 the Social Enterprise Mark was announced as an internationality registered Community Trade Mark in the European Union.
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Second window of new £20m plus grant fund to encourage social action is now open
The Social Action Fund is a new grant Fund of over £20 million, managed by the Social Investment Business on behalf of the Office for Civil Society.
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Deloitte Social Innovation Pioneers
The aim of the programme is to support the development and growth of the social business sector.
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North Tyneside Budget Proposals for Consultation
North Tyneside Council has published its Strategic Plan for 2012/15 and is consulting on the budget proposals within it.
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Young rural entrepreneurs to benefit from ‘bright-sparks’ bursary
In the North East the number of young people described as NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) rose from 59,000 in quarter three in the year 2000 to 70,000 in the same quarter in 2011.
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Places for Everyone – online course in capital development
Are you a North East voluntary or community group or organisation exploring the option of buying, building or redeveloping your own building? If so, don’t miss out on your chance to access an online course offered by Places for Everyone.
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The Big Lottery Fund supports youth enterprise scheme
A charity looking to buck the trend of youth unemployment by developing the business ideas and skills of young people, is today celebrating a grant from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG).
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Last chance to benefit from our discounted rates- Social Enterprise Exchange
are now only 2 weeks left to benefit from early bird rates for the world’s biggest social enterprise event, hosted by Social Enterprise UK and Social Enterprise Scotland.
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Applications for 2012 Rayne Fellowships are now open
Fellowships enable individuals of a refugee background to be supported with a resource fund of £15,000 to help grow their “big idea”. This could be in sport, culture, social enterprise or anything that supports development in your community.
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Free bootcamps to help grow business on the web
Dept for Business Innovation & Skills has commissioned FREE bootcamps right across the country for businesses that want to get more out of the web.
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Social Firms UK WISEs up
Social Firms UK is, following its EGM on 8th December 2011, the national support agency for all employability-focused social enterprises
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BUILD A BIKE
BIIKE BUIILDIING THIIS CHRIISTMAS
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Free Procurement factfile funded through NESEP
FREE Procurement Factfile: Everything the Voluntary and Community Sector needs to know about tendering for a contract to deliver services.
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Applications for youth award
The North East Equalities Coalition is looking for youth groups to apply for the Truth About Youth ‘Positive Youth Social Behaviour Award’.
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NESEP secures funding to assist social enterprises
NESEP has secured funding from The Coalfields Regeneration Trust to provide free business support to social enterprises in large parts of the North East.
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Big funding opportunity for North East communities
The Big Lottery Fund is investing £10million to kick start more sustainable living in local communities across England.
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Two NESEP members win women’s enterprise awards
Two north east social enterprises have won prestigious awards at a ceremony at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel.
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FREE Procurement Fact file: Everything the Voluntary and Community Sector needs
Order your FREE copy today!
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Future 100 Award Winners
The winners of the Future 100 Awards 2011 have just been announced!
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Social enterprise financing
This report explores what more could be done to attract the talent and resources of investors who wish to generate both social and financial returns.
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Research support opportunities from The University of Nottingham
A programme which enables Social Enterprises to access the research expertise of its PhD and Research staff.
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Lottery £6m to 'spearhead social investment in England'
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Outstanding Practice award for Equality and Diversity won by The Cyrenians
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Apply now for arc, a complete package of support designed to help you grow.
Free business support for social enterprises
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New depot at Your Homes Newcastle for The Cyrenians FareShare North East
Food poverty charity gets new home close to A1
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Co-operatives across the UK share in Co-operatives Fortnight success
An independent evaluation of this year’s Co-operatives Fortnight, from 25 June to 9 July, has revealed that large numbers of co-operatives up and down the country took part in the campaign helping to make it a resounding success.
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Every high street needs a bakery
A Scottish town can continue its 150-year baking tradition by opening the only bakery in the area, thanks to financial assistance from The Co-operative Loan Fund.
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Two innovative organisations break new ground with pioneering £200k
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Award-winning North East care firm spreads across country
A Sunderland home care model has expanded in Leeds.
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New artists' co-operative opens
Artists set up co-op in prestigious studio and gallery space.
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Recycled containers to house new co-op centre
Leading social enterprise deveolopment agency moves premises into new environmental and innovative building
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£10million to kick start Big Society public services
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The Road Ahead: A journey through public service reform for civil society organi
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Doing Something Big – Building a better society together
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Social Firms UK Chief Executive Resigns
With great regret the board of Social Firms UK have reluctantly accepted the resignation of CEO, Sally Reynolds, who will step down at the end of the year. Sally has been dealing this year with a profound family tragedy, and feels the top job in Social Firms UK must be filled by someone who can give it full time and attention
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Two North East social enterprises were finalists for national award
Two North East social enterprises scored top marks of 5/5 for their impact reporting and have been assessed for the SE100 Impact Award.
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Northumberland care provider - Cheviot Care - has launched
Based in the rural setting of Wooler, 50 miles north of Newcastle in Northumberland, Cheviot Care is the only long-term home care provider in its area
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Social Enterprise nominated for Pride of South Tyneside Award
A SOCIAL enterprise that helps young people in times of trouble has been nominated for a Pride of South Tyneside Award
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Major voluntary project launched for NE
An ambitious new project to support the North East's voluntary and community sector (VCS) has been launched
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New award-winning events management social enterprise launched
North East company leads the way on sustainability as it launches new and innovative approach to events – helping to change and improve lives
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uStartup Business Awards
A North East entrepreneur is launching a ground breaking startup business award scheme to celebrate the success of new enterprises in the region
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Nominations now open for Co-operative Excellence Awards 2011
Deadline for nominations - 13 May 2011
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Procurement Tips on e-Tendering
A new procurement tip from the Procurement Guru
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Community Development Finance Association secures £60 million in funding
Funding to be used to support Community Development Finance Institutions
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North East Social Enterprise Partnership appoints new Chair
NESEP Director Tony Curtis will step up to role of Chair
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5 organisations to receive consultancy skills of experienced business managers
Social enterprises will receive help from MBA students
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NESEP Business Support survey reveals interesting findings
Survey results will help NESEP direct its future plans
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The Localism Bill: what does it mean for social enterprise?
NESEP looks at the implications of the Localism Bill for social enterprise
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Sunderland’s newest youth centre opens its doors thanks to unique funding
It has been a great start to the New Year for young people across Sunderland, after new members youth club, Mission 12-17, officially opened its doors.
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Gain ILM accredited leadership qualifications
Striding Out offer competitively priced ILM courses
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Government announces next recipients of the Transition Fund
An extra £7m boost to fund also announced
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1 week left to stake your claim in the RBS SE100 Index
Stake your claim in the RBS SE100 Index and get a share of £25k
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Acorn Computer Recycling becomes Social Enterprise Mark holder
Community interest company becomes 13th North East Mark holder
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Two new projects to build sector’s capacity to deliver children’s services
Social Investment Business projects will increase involvement of Third Sector in provision of children’s services
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Second local grant scheme of Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund launched
DoH Fund to open next month
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Derwentside Homes sets up social enterprise company
Social enterprise to provide jobs and training for local residents
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Government announces partner to deliver Community Organisers programme
DTA/bassac merger named as partner
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Access up to 5 days of free tailored procurement mentoring support
One-to-one mentoring support available to guide Third Sector Organisations through the tendering process
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New social media management service available to promote social enterprises
New service to help social enterprise gain an online presence
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Access the consultancy skills of experienced business managers
Take part in the Newcastle University Business School Management Consultancy project
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New strategy unveiled to grow social investment market
Social ISAs for everyday savers identified as means of social investment
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What kind of business support does social enterprise in the North East need?
Tell NESEP your views – take the NESEP Business Support Survey
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Northumberland primary school raises money for local social enterprise
Over £200 raised towards purchase for new wheelchair accessible minibus
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Win free tickets to the UK’s biggest social enterprise event
Enter competition to win tickets to Voice11
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National Citizen Service now recruiting teens to build Big Society
National Citizen Service to recruit via Facebook
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First payments from £100m Transition Fund announced
NESEP members among recipients of grants
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New social enterprise leadership development course launches
Application deadline Friday 11th February
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Pledge your support to save Britain’s forests
Sign the ‘Save our Forests’ petition
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A further three North East organisations awarded the Social Enterprise Mark
NESEP members amongst latest North East organisations to become Mark holders
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NESEP almost doubles membership since new website launch
North East Social Enterprise Partnership achieves approximately 95% membership increase
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NESEP announces three further workshops in Procurement Training Programme
Workshop dates announced throughout April and May 2011
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Chair of NESEP moves on to concentrate on new role at The Junction Foundation
Lawrence McAnelly to remain on NESEP Board as Director
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NESEP receives visit from Serbian Third Sector figurehead
Aleksander Bratkovic of Serbian NGO ProConcept pays visit to North East social enterprises
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Do you meet the Standard? Equality North East offers NESEP members discount
North East social enterprise offers organisations nationally recognised Equality Standard
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Stake your claim in the RBS SE100 Index and get a share of £25k
Social enterprise might sound good but how do we prove it really has the goods?
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Cabinet Office makes grants available for European Year of Volunteering
Small scale contracts and grants available for organisations to implement volunteering activity
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Giving Green Paper outlines plans for ‘new culture of generosity’
Green Paper open for consultation – deadline 9 March 2011
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PM presents Biddick Hall Community Focus Group with Big Society Award
Local groups work in the community receives national recognition
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North East organisations can now advertise on My Community Space website
Increase the use of your community space
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Market place event celebrates different way of doing business
Social enterprises from across the North East trade goods at Grainger Market event
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Procurement Tips on Editing Your Tender
This months tips from the Procurement Guru
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North East Social Enterprise Partnership celebrates a successful year of work
NESEP reviews its work and announces exciting plans for coming year
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Big Issue Invest raises £3m for pioneering Social Enterprise Investment Fund
Wide range of financing options on offer
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Award-winning Newcastle-based architects offer third sector donation of services
Special Christmas offer: an architect for Christmas
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New partnership of organisations offer £10m social enterprise growth service
New venture aimed at scaling up social enterprises launched
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Justice secretary announces all MoJ contracts to be paid by results
By 2015 all providers will be paid by results
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New online resource launched to help communities run post offices
SEC and Consumer Focus join forces to assist neighbourhoods to set up own branches
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Modernising Commissioning Green Paper published
Nick Hurd asks for views on how to create level playing fields for social enterprise
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Mobile workspace, Launch Pad, now open for 2011 bookings
Find out more about this innovative service for third sector organisations
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Community IT Academy becomes 9th North East Social Enterprise Mark holder
Organisation joins growing number of Social Enterprise Mark holders in the North East
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AccessiblePlaces.Net Launched
Accessible Business CIC are delighted to announce the launch of their website AccessiblePlaces.Net.
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England’s first community-owned farm wins national photography competition
• Winner announced last night at an evening reception event in London
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Second Guardian Social Enterprise Network Live Q&A open for advance questions
Share your thoughts on starting up an employee-owned social enterprise
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Sunderland Dance CIC scoops Best Social Enterprise Award
Co-Director Dolly Martin accepts award for best female-led social enterprise at Women into the Network awards
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New NESEP member ICT Excellence offers free back office advice
Get advice from highly qualified IT professionals to make your back office processes run smoothly
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Marketing agency Cynergy introduces E-commerce workshop programme
Practical workshops designed to help businesses in the North East to achieve growth and sustainability
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Procurement tips on Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies
This months tip from the Procurement Guru
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Organisations join together to celebrate Social Enterprise Day 2010
Three events across the North East mark Social Enterprise Day 2010
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Enter the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2011
National awards celebrating social enterprise now open for applications
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The Guardian launches Social Enterprise Network
Join to take part in live Q&A sessions
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Bursary Fund for consultancy support available from CapitaliSE
Support available for North East social enterprises
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Social Enterprise Bill passes first stages of debate in Parliament
UK’s first Social Enterprise Bill closer to becoming the law
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Eight North East social enterprises now holders of the Social Enterprise Mark
Ideas Mine and Tees Active most recent additions to growing number of Social Enterprise Mark holders
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North East social enterprise celebrates win in national photography competition
Online public vote opens today – show your support!
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Roots HR CIC offers free consultancy services
One years worth of HR consultancy services up for grabs
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Teesdale social enterprise releases 'feel good' documentary on DVD
Community film company Teeny Tiny Films documents relationship between a shepherd and his son
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The Comprehensive Spending Review
What will it mean for North East social enterprises?
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Grants from £500k to £1.5m available from Youth in Focus programme
Big Lottery announces new programme funds
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It’s time to meet your local social enterprise
SEC launch campaign to raise awareness on Social Enterprise Day
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Social Investment Business announced as one of government fund managers
Social Investment Business revealed as approved provider
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Pledge your support for the Social Enterprise Bill
Support of 100 MPs needed to pass Social Enterprise Bill
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‘Social Vision: business at its best’ photo competition shortlist announce
North East short-listed entries revealed
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Co-operatives can win prizes with new Greener Together monthly e-newsletter
Newsletter competitions to reward those who demonstrate energy saving activities
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New from NESEP - monthly Procurement Tips from the Procurement Guru
As part of our Big Lottery funded Procurement Training Programme, NESEP and CVL will offer free monthly procurement tips to aid organisations in the tendering process...this months tips are on Pre-Qualification Questionnaires
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North East ranked as one of 'fairest regions' by new economic indicator
Co-operative Barometer reveals interesting findings about UK opinions on fairness
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Cabinet Office to reduce core budget from £280m to £200m
Spending Review settlement confirms £80m worth of cuts will be made
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DoH Social Enterprise Investment Fund launches new capital grants scheme
Grants of £50,000 to £450,000 available
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Office for Civil Society launches Big Society strategy
Strategy outlines plans to help the sector grasp new opportunities
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Cabinet Office announces quango cuts
192 quangos to be cut and a further 118 to be merged
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New Department of Health 'reaching out to carers innovation fund' open
Up to £25,000 of funding available
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Branding specialist Penny Newman joins Social Enterprise Mark Company
Former CEO of the Jamie Oliver Foundation to bring expertise to new role
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Report demands change in commissioning if the Big Society is to be realised
ResPublica's ‘The Civil Effect’ highlights barriers organisations face in winning public sector contracts
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WEA launches Save Adult Education petition
Pledge your support
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Read the latest government consultation responses from SEC
SEC comments on the Regional Growth Fund, the end of the Future Jobs Fund and cutting red tape
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Last chance to enter Social Vision, the national photography competition
Show the nation what social enterprise in the North East is achieving
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NESEP joins Twitter
Follow us for regular news and event updates
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Unique fund is music to the ears in Hexham
TSELF payment enables community music enterprise to continue work
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Big Lottery Fund allocates money for social investment initiative
Up to £11.25 million to be used for Social Impact Bond pilot
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CATS to restore allotments
New life for seven allotments under new seven year partnership
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Government launches second National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises
Hurd, Minister for Civil Society urges organisations to respond
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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