Social Enterprise Support Centre News
New Response to Recession Workshop Days for Social Enterprise in Wakefield and Huddersfield
Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 | Posted in :
All day Business Link workshops sessions that are intended to provide practical support in a difficult economic environment.
ESF Community Grants
Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 | Posted in :
ESF Grants of £2,000 to £12,000 are available for voluntary and community organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber to provide learning opportunities that help unemployed people aged 18 and over to move into further training or employment
NCVO Leadership 20:20 Commission
Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 | Posted in :
NCVO have recently launched Leadership 20:20 Commission on the future leadership of civil society. The aim is to explore some of the major issues affecting progression in the sector and shape new ways of supporting and guiding emerging leaders.
Awards for All
Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 | Posted in :
Awards for All England is a simple small grants scheme making awards of between £300 and £10,000. The Awards for All programme aims to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need.
The Big Ideas Grant
Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010 | Posted in :
The Department of Health (DH) has launched the Bright Ideas Grant (B.I.G), a £50K fund aimed at helping unlock the potential of those hundreds of small ideas that people have for improving health and social care services.
Department of Health Third Sector Strategic Partner Programme 2010 / 11
Monday, February 01st, 2010 | Posted in :
The Department of Health Third Sector Partner Programme are now inviting applications for 2010-11.
Are You a Social Enterprise Which Could Act as a Host for Blind and Partially Sighted People?
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :
Action for Blind People has developed a Social Enterprise and Employment Development (SEED) Project, funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund, to provide work experience opportunities for blind and partially sighted people within safe and supportive environments.
UnLtd Funding for Older Social Entrepreneurs in Bradford District
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :
Awards of up to £2,500 are available for people aged over 50 living in Bradford district who have a passion, idea or dream which will have a social impact. These people should not be applying on behalf of an established organisation. Interested applicants should request an application pack from the Bradford office, which will be sent out as forms are required to be completed by hand.
Enterprising Young Brits 2010
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :
If you (or someone you know) has shown real entrepreneurial flair and have turned an idea into a real business dream, then why not enter them in Enterprising Young Brits. It is open to anyone aged 30 and under who has made their idea happen in a new, innovative or inspiring way.
Tenner’s Back with Even More Cash!
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :
Make Your Mark with a Tenner (run by Enterprise UK), loans young people £10 and challenges them to make a profit and make a difference during March this year. Students need to show enterprising spirit and make as much profit as possible in a way which benefits their community.
Social Enterprise Investment Fund Capital Grants Available Now! £100k - £450k
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Posted in :
Is your organisation a social enterprise delivering services in health and social care?
The Department of Health’s Social Enterprise Investment Fund has capital grants from £100,000 to £450,000 available for social enterprises working in health and social care that require funding into capital assets.
Free Course To Help Smaller Firms Bid For Government Contracts
Monday, January 25th, 2010 | Posted in :
A free online public procurement course ‘Winning the Contract’ has been launched jointly by Small Business Minister Lord Davies and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne.
The Ministry of Justice Social Enterprise Conference 4th March
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | Posted in :
The Ministry of Justice Social Enterprise Conference will be taking place on the 4th March at the Novotel, St Pancras in London. It is free to attend. The conference aims to promote understanding of social enterprises and raise awareness of opportunities to staff across the criminal justice service.
Selling Added Value Humberside Dates Announced
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | Posted in : SESC News,
SESC is pleased to announce two new dates for it’s Selling Added Value programme in Humberside with new dates for the programme in Sheffield being announced shortly.
Day 1 Thursday 11th February at CERT Immingham
Day 2 Friday 26th February at CERT Immingham
RADAR and the Appointments Commission Seminars
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | Posted in :
Are you someone who likes taking initiative and longs to change the world around you? Do you want to influence the way your NHS provides services in your area?
RADAR and the Appointments Commission are running two seminars in early 2010 to support and equip people living with Ill health, Injury or Disability (IID) to successfully apply for Non Executive Director roles with their local NHS services – this could be with your Primary Care Trust, your Ambulance Service Trust, your Acute or Foundation NHS Trust or Strategic Health Authority.
