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New Third Sector Action plan
The government has announced the launch of 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises' - an action plan outlining �42.5 million support for the third sector in the difficult economic climate.
Published Feb 10, 2009 - 01:25 PM
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Ethical PR companies Blue Rocket Group Ltd and
Green Rocket Media C.I.C will provide a free advisory clinic during Voice 09 on 10th and 11th of February.
Published Feb 04, 2009 - 12:39 PM
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Nominations are now open for the inaugural Co-operative Excellence awards.
Published Feb 04, 2009 - 11:58 AM
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As the recession bites and funding from sources such as banks gets harder to access, the importance of alternative providers of finance is likely to grow. Whole School Meals in east Kent is one example of a social enterprise which, thanks to a �90,000 loan from TSELF, is now thriving.
Published Feb 02, 2009 - 11:12 AM
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Are you an experienced member or manager of a food based social enterprise and would like to share your skills and experience as a mentor? Join Skillshare
Published Feb 02, 2009 - 10:55 AM
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Conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector, all 15 of the Third Sector Survey Headline Reports for the South West local authority areas, can be viewed on
South West Forum's website. All files are in PDF format and around 135KB in size.
Published Feb 02, 2009 - 10:44 AM
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Social Enterprise West Midlands is welcoming all Voice09 delegates to Birmingham by staging a trade fair extravaganza - �The Revolution Starts Here� - in Centenary Square on the 10th February from 11am-6pm.
Published Jan 29, 2009 - 02:40 PM
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The current financial situation has meant that many Charities are experiencing a reduction in funding and are finding it difficult to make ends meet. The Cranfield Trust can help in a number of important ways.
Published Jan 29, 2009 - 11:27 AM
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Instead of posting each new job that you have why not try using the latest web 2.0 technology to make recruitment far easier.
Published Jan 29, 2009 - 11:06 AM
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Have your say on the new Standards for Development Workers.
Published Jan 29, 2009 - 10:58 AM
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Se2partnership is established in the South East as a partnership of organisations and networks who exist to support the development of social enterprise. The Partnership is co-ordinating a regional social enterprise programme funded by Capacity Builders - a 'non-departmental public body' set up to build the capacity of the Third Sector.
Published Jan 28, 2009 - 05:25 PM
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A guide to how rural communities can use social enterprise to meet the challenges of the current economic crisis has been launched by the Plunkett Foundation.
Published Jan 27, 2009 - 03:13 PM
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Adventure Capital Fund
The Adventure Capital Fund is an ambitious new style of funder for community enterprise. The pioneering packages that they offer have the potential to transform neighbourhoods across the country. They back community enterprises that could make a real difference.
Published Jan 19, 2009 - 12:57 PM
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Enterprising Young Brits
Are you an enterprising young Brit? Do you know someone who should be in the spotlight? The fifth Daily Mail Enterprising Young Brits Awards is now open and calling for entries so if you or someone you know has made their idea happen in a new, innovative or inspiring way, what are you waiting for?
Published Jan 19, 2009 - 12:50 PM
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Co-op route rescues retail
As major high street retailers announce store closures across the UK due to the current economic downturn, vital village stores are being saved by their local communities.
Published Jan 16, 2009 - 12:17 PM
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