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Buzzbnk works with crowdfunding sector to launch self-regulatory body
Mar 15, 2013Buzzbnk and the UK’s leading crowdfunding businesses have joined together to launch a trade body, the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA), aimed at providing clarity and consumer protection for the whole industry.
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International Women's Day
Mar 08, 2013Read the stories of some of the inspirational female leaders in the social enterprise movement, and use the #socentwomen hashtag to celebrate their achievements on Twitter.
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Sector will help deliver better public services, says Minister for Civil Society
Mar 06, 2013Nick Hurd's comments were made at the Social Value Conference held today in Liverpool, where social enterprises, charities and public bodies converged to discuss ways to implement the Social Value Act.
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Calling all organisations that support Youth Enterprise!
Mar 05, 2013RBS Group is pleased to announce that the second round of Inspiring Youth Enterprise grant funding is now open for entry. If you are a not-for-profit organisation that inspires young people to start up in business, you could be eligible to apply for Inspiring Youth Enterprise grant funding.
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Peter Holbrook opens CAN Mezzanine’s new social enterprise hub in Bristol
Mar 05, 2013CAN celebrated its first expansion outside London, replicating its successful formula in the capital of providing quality accommodation tailored for charities and social enterprises.
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There is a responsibility for social enterprises to champion the Social Value Act
Mar 04, 2013Now the Act has come into effect, the challenge of engagement is the biggest obstacle we face to delivering on the Act, says Chris White MP, who successfully led the Act through parliament.
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The Times publish SEUK's letter raising concerns over payment-by-results
Mar 01, 2013'The structure of such grand programmes needs to change if social enterprises and charities are to compete on a level playing field,' says Peter Holbrook, SEUK Chief Executive.
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Latest video from Social Enterprise TV
Mar 01, 2013We catch up with Divine Chocolate to talk about fairtrade and buying social. Watch the interview here.
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Techs for Good Challenge combines £500k investment and mentoring to turn early stage ventures into successful enterprises
Feb 27, 2013A challenge launched today aims to uncover England's most innovative and disruptive early-stage ventures whose imaginative use of digital technology will have a profound impact on the future life chances of young people.
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Key Fund unlock social enterprise in the North West
Feb 26, 2013Britain’s largest regional investor in the social economy market is expanding its activity in the North West. It wants budding entrepreneurs and ambitious social enterprises looking for investment to get in touch.
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Tips on working with the media
Feb 26, 2013Media coverage can increase sales, bring new customers, drive up interest in your organisation and do wonders for team morale. SEUK's Head of Communications Fran Gorman gives some advice on selling your social enterprise story to journalists.
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‘Targeted solutions’ required for youth unemployment, says Street League CEO
Feb 21, 2013The Chief Executive of a leading charity which tackles youth unemployment has called on the Government to invest in more “innovative targeted solutions” after a new study claimed the Work Programme is failing to support the most disadvantaged young people.
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Divine pops-up in Covent Garden for Fair Trade Fortnight
Feb 20, 2013Over the two weeks, Divine will be showcasing two exciting new products and the great new Easter range at a new pop-up shop, getting more people to #buysocial.
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GLL's Mark Sesnan joins the judging panel for Ernst & Young Awards
Feb 19, 2013Social enterprise leaders can enter the Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Of The Year category. Winning could help raise your organisation's profile and will give you access to expert business support.
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Work Programme excludes specialist provision, says research
Feb 19, 2013New research into the Work Programme, released today by the Third Sector Research Centre, casts further doubt on the quality of services being delivered, particularly to those furthest from the labour market
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