Welcome to the first edition of the Social Enterprise Link Health and Social Care Network Newsletter. The newsletters are an opportunity to find out what other members from the network are doing, and news and information that affect the sector.
Member News
If you have any news about your organisation please contact Rachel.oddie@sesc.info or telephone 01924 241330.
Global Promise
Global Promise, a West Yorkshire social enterprise, is participating in an affiliate programme which is supported by national and local retailers, to raise money for local projects that will connect dis-enfranchised young people and provide them with a positive way forward for their future. Please visit this programme at http://GlobalPromise.XmasPresents.net
What this means for all of us is that we can raise money for a good cause without doing a single sponsored walk, run, swim or jump out of a plane. While for Global Promise, this will mean vital funding from retailers for their latest ‘connecting young people with enterprise’ programme. Global Promise has already piloted a number of very successful and highly creative initiatives between schools in dis-advantaged and deprived areas and major organisations in the regions, such The Adventure Network, Global Synergy Solutions, ITV Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Police, and Yorkshire Water.
Global Promise will also be launching its own Affiliate Programme in the New Year. Selected retailers have already agreed to participate in a pilot whereby supporters of schools and charitable organisations can use a dedicated infrastructure at Global Promise to raise funds for their school or good cause by shopping online from a dedicated website created for the school they support or their charitable organisation using Infrastructure provided by Global Promise. The selected retailers will pay a commission to the Supporter's supported school or charitable organisation on all purchases made through the dedicated web site. The provision of such an infrastructure by Global Promise to help raise raise funds for a range of good causes in a partnership with the Business Community will be entirely in keeping with the Global Promise vision of ‘Businesses Changing our World’.
You can visit the Global Promise Web Site at http://GlobalPromise.org.uk
Upbeat
Upbeat, which is part of Bramley Elderley Action, has been running mobility aid parties. Similar to Tupperware parties which were fashionable in the 1980’s people have been getting together to try different products to make their lives easier. This has proved a very popular activity, in addition to it providing a social opportunity the parties were developed following concerns about individuals been targeted by “pushy” salesman.
Sector Information
If you learn about any information affecting the health and social care sector that you feel would be useful to other members send it to rachel.oddie@sesc.info
NHS Networks
NHS Networks is a means of promoting and connecting the many networks which exist throughout the NHS - and encouraging the formation of new ones. We encourage networks to use this website for communication, including discussion forums and submission of news stories. We also have a register of networks. The Social Enterprise Link Health and Social Care Network is just one of these networks
NHS Networks is also developing roles in the areas of accreditation, and helping the Department of Health with consulltations. The weekly email newsletter highlights what is new on our website, including links to key initiatives, information about individual networks, and resources within our specialist themes.
For more information check out the website on www.networks.nhs.uk
Useful Links
National Council for Graduate Entreprenership
http://ncge.com/content/page/85
Flying Start
http://www.flyingstart-ncge.com/
New research community:
http://www.ncge.org.uk/communities/index.php?com=1
New careers community:
http://www.ncge.org.uk/communities/index.php?com=3
Events
Tender Readiness Toolkit Workshop
When: 26 January 2007 or 23 February 2007, both starting at 10.30am
Where: Social Enterprise Support Centre, Wakefield
If you need an organisational health check before seeking contracts this is probably the most useful DVD you can get your hands on. View a demonstration of the toolkit and seek professional advice about your organisation’s capacity to deliver new contracts.
The sessions are free to attend but places are limited, please complete the online booking form or email lucy.p@sesc.info
Policy Changes in the NHS: Are you up to Date?
Social Enterprise Link Health & Social Care Event
When: 6 February 2007, at 10am
Where: Host Media Centre Leeds
If your organisation wishes to develop or currently provides a service which could be commissioned by the health sector it is vital you attend this event.
If you are interested in working with the NHS or even just want to know about the developments within sector this is the event is for you.
Gill Collinson Director of Strategic Leadership Development at the Centre of the Development of Healthcare Policy and Practice will discuss changes within the Healthcare Sector and how they affect social enterprises. These changes will have a direct impact on social enterprises across West Yorkshire and will also provide new business opportunities.
There will also be chance to gain procurement and commissioning advice from the Social Enterprise Link advisor team.
This event is free but places are limited, complete the online booking form or email lucy.p@sesc.info
Centre for Public Innovation Commissioning services from social enterprises - lessons for primary care trusts
When: 22 February, 2007 at 10 am
Where: London
With the health service now being asked to make significant moves to embrace a new breed of ethical service providers, this one day course provides guidance on challenges and benefits of working with the third sector. The drive and passion of social entrepreneurs has much to offer the public sector. How can they be harnessed to provide great services in the most cost effective way?
Outcomes of the day
Delegates will learn:
- To understand social enterprises and it’s different models
- How one pct went about setting up the first social enterprise for community nursing service
- To manage the separation between commissioners and provider services
- About legal, human resource and contracting arrangements
- Lessons from current partnerships.
Trainers
The course will be delivered by:
Peter Mason, chief executive of CPI (itself a community interest company) and an acknowledged expert in outcome management and commissioning;
Alan Kennedy, formerly chief executive of East Elmbridge and East Surrey PCT, who pioneered the introduction of a community nursing enterprise.
Who should attend?
PCT contract managers, chief executives, commissioning staff and staff wanting to set themselves up as social enterprises, business development staff and agencies helping and promoting social entrepreneurship.
Cost: £145 + vat pp. 25 places only, so early booking is recommended.
For full detials contact Egle Berruti at the Centre for Public Innovation 020 8675 5777 egle.berruti@publicinnovation.org.uk www.publicinnovation.org.uk/events
Raising start up/growth funding for social enterprises
Manchester – February
The European Nursing Leadership Foundation is organising a one day programme, in Manchester next February, for people who are raising start-up funding or growth funding for a social enterprise.
The ENLF has been running as a social enterprise since 2003 and in that time has raised over £100,000 of commercial finance from banks and venture capitalists. They will share their experiences and the lessons they have learned as well as bringing in banking loan managers and a real venture capitalist who invests in start-up organisations. The day will have a very practical focus based on what your current financial needs are now and what stage of development your social enterprise is at.
Benefits:
· Analyse the types of external finance
· Understand which types of finance are appropriate for you
· Explore the requirements of external investors
· Practice pitching for investment in a "Dragon's Den" simulation
· Meet and learn from real commercial lenders and investors
This course will contain the following topics:
· Why most social enterprises fail
· Grants and "free finance"
· Commercial debt and equity
· The main differences between NHS and private sector finances
· Venture capitalists and business angels
· Developing a commercial business plan
· Community Investment Companies regulatory framework
· What financial providers look for
· Developing an "elevator pitch" for investors
· Managing cash flow in a social enterprise
This course costs £199 + VAT. We offer a full-money back guarantee if you are not able to raise at least £1,000 in your first year. We also offer six weeks of post-course support and coaching via email and telephone.
If you are interested in this course, please email t courses@busynurse.com and you will be sent an application form.
For more information check out the events diary on our website www.sesc.info
Tender Opportunities
If you would like to know more about procurement contact our Specialist Adviser for contracting David Morrissey on david.morrissey@sesc.info or call 07913 203086
Market Place
The market place is an opportunity to promote your organisation’s service or products. You may be looking for a service or product, is so another member may be able to help you. Also, if you have a vacancy we can place your advert in this section.
Mentoring Support
Each of our networks has an identified experienced practitioner who works within the sector who can provide one to one support, either for social enterprises that are just starting trading or assist with a business related issue. This support runs alongside the business support provided by Social Enterprise Link Advisor Team. If you would be interested in more information please contact Rachel Oddie.
Don’t forget to send us your organisation’s news to rachel.oddie@sesc.info
Rachel Oddie
Enterprise Network Manager
