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RISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region.
RISE is a membership organisation open to anyone who has an interest in the social enterprise agenda and is based in South West England, offering you a range of discounts to publications and events. For those that provide information, advice and support to social enterprises, RISE provides an enhanced level of membership, called RISE Additions. RISE Additions provides discounts and benefits, including discounted training and free access to the Business�Advice�Network -- to help learning and information sharing between social enterprise advisors and general business advisors.
If you are looking for advice or information in starting or running a social enterprise, see the business advice page or if you are based in Cornwall, Bristol, Plymouth or Torbay, e: specifying that your query relates to social enterprise.
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Social enterprise Bristol Wood Recycling Project, active in the supply of re-used timber and timber products, and the collection of wood waste from industry, businesses and homes in the Bristol area, is proudly celebrating five years of environmental and social achievements with the simultaneous accreditation of the new �Social Enterprise Mark�.
Published Apr 08, 2009 - 04:20 PM[ Read more... on "Community Business Thrives in the Recession: Bristol Wood Recycling Project Awarded Social Enterprise Mark As It Celebrates Fifth Birthday"]
Deb Lapthorne, Plymouth�s Director of Public Health, presented the award at a showcase event at the Trust�s Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre.
Published Apr 08, 2009 - 04:00 PM[ Read more... on "Wolseley Trust, has been accredited as the first development trust to receive the Social Enterprise Mark"]
WCA are looking for a Project and Research Assistant
Part-time 15 hours per week
�20,000 pa pro-rata
Closing date for applications: 17th April 2009
Interviews: 20th April 2009
Published Apr 08, 2009 - 11:57 AM[ Read more... on "Job opportunity at Wessex Community Assets Limited (�WCA�)"]
Creative Learning Agency (CLA), the arts education agency covering the West of England, is entering an exciting time in its development which will see it establish as an independent company, generate new income streams and work more strategically across the south west region.
Published Apr 07, 2009 - 12:05 PM[ Read more... on "Creative Learning Agency seeks new shadow Board Members and Chair to drive the organisation forward"]
Faced with the closure of their only village shop, the community of Ide in Devon have just opened a community owned rural shop � the 200th in Britain.
Published Apr 07, 2009 - 11:40 AM[ Read more... on "Britain's 200th Community-Owned Rural Shop opens for Business in Devon"]
The CIC Regulator is asking for views on the limits on dividends and performance related interest paid to investors and financiers.
Published Apr 07, 2009 - 11:31 AM[ Read more... on "CIC consultation underway - have your say"]
On Sunday, 19th July 2009, the Big Lunch team want as many of the 61 million people in the UK as possible, to simultaneously sit down to lunch together, with their neighbours, in the middle of their street, as a simple but profound act of community.
Published Apr 07, 2009 - 11:06 AM[ Read more... on "Tuck into a Big Lunch"]
'Locked Up Potential: A Strategy for Reforming Prisons and Rehabilitating Prisoners' has now been published, it presents the conclusions of the Centre for Social Justice Prison Reform Working Group chaired by Jonathan Aitken.
Published Apr 07, 2009 - 10:50 AM[ Read more... on "Centre for Social Justice latest policy report"]
The People's Republic of South Devon want to uncover all the ethical, social, environmental and otherwise right-on companies with a conscience.
Published Apr 06, 2009 - 02:46 PM[ Read more... on "Know an ethical company? Pass it on!"]
Following the publication of the �42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available.
Published Apr 06, 2009 - 11:23 AM[ Read more... on "Real Help for Communities: regional roadshows in April, May and June 2009"]
Consumers demand new ethical logo
Consumers are crying out for a Fair Trade-style charter mark to help them identify social enterprises, according to new statistics from ICM Research.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 03:10 PM
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The umbrella body for social enterprise have agreed to support further development for the national roll-out of the Social Enterprise Mark.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 03:00 PM[ Read more... on "Social Enterprise Coalition confirms its support for the Social Enterprise Mark"]
Read a report from this event which was held at Pride Park, Derby FC on Monday 30 March 2009.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 02:23 PM[ Read more... on " Health & Social Care � a co-operative perspective"]
From the 1st April 2009 the Wessex Reinvestment Trust group has made a few changes to the way that they offer their services.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 02:17 PM[ Read more... on "Changes to the Wessex Reinvestment Trust"]
It�s always been tough to be a leader of a third sector organisation and now is no exception with added pressures of increasing need and shrinking income.
Social Enterprise Works is offering to work alongside third sector leaders to develop skills, knowledge and strategies to lead your organisation through whatever strategic challenges and opportunities you face.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 02:00 PM[ Read more... on "Up to �1000 Funding Available to Develop Leader�s Skills to Take Your Organisation Forward"]
The annual Enterprising Britain (EB) competition seeks to find the most enterprising place in the UK - seeking out areas of enterprise excellence, where the support and encouragement of entrepreneurs and businesses will help stave off the worst of the economic downturn and bring us out stronger on the other side.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 12:37 PM[ Read more... on "Enterprising Britain 2009 - a great opportunity for local Social Enterprises"]
Co-ordinator, Cornwall Young Promoter�s Scheme
1.5 days per week, 3 year fixed term contract, based in Truro
�20000 - �22000 pro rata, dependent on experience
To develop Cornwall Young Promoters Scheme - an active network of young cultural leaders in 10 areas across Cornwall
Closing date: 5pm Friday 17th April 2009
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 12:30 PM[ Read more... on "Job opportunity at the Real Ideas Organisation"]
Social Enterprise West Midlands are currently recruiting a Business Services Assessor (�26,706) and a Training & Capacity Needs Assessor (�26,706)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 April
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 12:05 PM[ Read more... on "Job opportunities at SEWM"]
Scholarships are available to help owner managers of social enterprises participate in the renowned Business Growth and Development Programme (BGP) at Cranfield School of Management.
Published Apr 02, 2009 - 11:43 AM[ Read more... on "Scholarships Available For Social Entrepreneurs"]
Moorcar have become the latest holders of the Social Enterprise Mark, adding to an ever growing list of diverse holders.
Published Mar 25, 2009 - 04:05 PM[ Read more... on "Moorcar now hold the Social Enterprise Mark"]
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