Media Centre
Welcome to the RISE Media Centre, which aims to help journalists understand, write and broadcast about social enterprise. Please find the latest RISE press releases below. For further information or to request an interview with either our Chief Executive Lucy Findlay or Chair Judith Reynolds, please contact
Here is a list of press releases to download.
Sponsors of new trade association for social enterprises announced
The Co-operative Group and Triodos Bank have today announced their sponsorship for a proposed trade association for ...
Date: Thu, 20 September 2007��
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South West social enterprises visited by Minister
Ed Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector, recently visited three social enterprises in Devon and Cornwall ...
Date: Thu, 15 February 2007��
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Third Sector Minister visits South West social enterprises
Three leading South West social enterprises today welcome Ed Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector ...
Date: Thu, 15 February 2007��
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�VOICE OF SOUTH WEST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE� STRATEGY LAUNCHED
RISE, the South West England regional body for social enterprise, launched its strategy defining its way forward for ...
Date: Thu, 07 December 2006��
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EAST MEETS WEST AS RISE AND COSMIC HOST JAPANESE RESEARCH VISIT
A delegation of seven Japanese researchers accompanied by RISE chief executive Lucy Findlay visited COSMIC in Ottery St ...
Date: Thu, 06 April 2006��
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NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR FUNDING FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SUPPORT
A new report commissioned and funded by RISE has highlighted the need for secure funding to meet an increasing demand ...
Date: Fri, 24 February 2006��
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Creating a recipe for business success
Review of the Social Enterprise Day (November 17th 2005)
Date: Mon, 05 December 2005��
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From Asking to Earning - Experiences of Trading
RISE is jointly hosting an event 'From Asking to Earning' on November 17th 2005 ...
Date: Fri, 11 November 2005��
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RISE REPORT DRIVES THE IMPORTANCE OF SW AFFORDABLE HOUSING HOME
RISE, the organisation that supports social enterprise in the South West ...
Date: Wed, 12 October 2005��
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New Appointment To Take Rise Upwards
RISE has appointed Paula Howley as its new projects manager. Paula (30) has worked in the sector for the past five ...
Date: Fri, 16 September 2005��
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RISE Background Information
RISE background information, aims and objectives. Discussion of social enterprises and sustainable communities.
Date: Sun, 26 June 2005��
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Regions social enterprises call for more help in accessing business loans
Social enterprises across the South West need more help and advice in accessing business loans ...
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005��
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South West Social Enterprises Rise to the Occasion
RISE, the voice for South West social enterprise, is to host a special visit by Hilary Brown ...
Date: Tue, 22 March 2005��
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING HIGH ON THE AGENDA AT SW CONFERENCE
Pioneering approaches to providing affordable housing is the theme of a conference this month ...
Date: Fri, 18 February 2005��
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RISE receives backing from Rural Affairs Minister
A successful exhibition at the recent ODPM's Delivering Sustainable Communities Summit (31 January - 2 February) ...
Date: Tue, 15 February 2005��
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Experts to Share Pioneering Approaches at Housing Conference
RISE and the Co-operative Group will be holding a "Housing at the heart of sustainable communities" conference on ...
Date: Thu, 27 January 2005��
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Gloucestershires Community Foster Care reaches finals in national awards
Community Foster Care from Twigworth recently won �5000 as a finalist in the national Enterprising Solutions Awards.The ...
Date: Mon, 01 November 2004��
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Community groups in South West England receive funding for young people
RISE funds six youth organisations in the South-West.
Date: Tue, 26 October 2004��
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