Video case study featuring Chloe Uden, co-director of Art and Energy, who received business support through the Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme Start Up 2018, supported by the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. The Heart of the … Continue reading
Year: 2019
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Politics and Christmas Cheer
The result of the general election will soon be upon us. This excellent evaluation from Nick Temple of Social Investment Business shows what’s in the various party manifestos for social enterprise. There’s more political analysis from SEUK here… Whatever your … Continue reading
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Being a social entrepreneur
Blog post by Rob de Jong, ERDF Operations Manager at School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington, a delivery partner of the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. I’d like to share some personal insights into the highs and lows of being a social … Continue reading
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How will Crowdfunding give your business the right start?
Blog post by Andy Stuart, Consultant at Real Ideas Organisation. Real Ideas Organisation are a delivery partner of the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. Money. It is the fuel for business. Right? Well maybe, but it is not the only reason … Continue reading
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Top Tech Tips to save the Planet (or at least make a very small but valuable contribution).
Blog post by Helen Vines, Social Enterprise advisor at Cosmic which are a Delivery Partner of the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. Thanks to Sir David, Hugh and Anita and other high-profile figures, climate change and plastic waste is finally rising … Continue reading
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Stir to Action festival
Blog post by Susie Jones, Marketing Officer for the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme. From 16 to 18 July myself and Jess Holliland from Dartington School for Entrepreneurs had a stand at the Stir to Action festival which was held just … Continue reading
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Creating a human economy: the power of purpose properly certified
Blog post by Gareth Hart, Director of Iridescent Ideas and chair of Plymouth Social Enterprise Network. We recently attended the Social Enterprise Mark conference in Birmingham. This annual event brings together people from all over the UK and beyond. The … Continue reading
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Management and Leadership Apprenticeships and Social Enterprise
Blog post by Steve McLauchlin, Social Investment Manager at Somerset Community Foundation. Besides working with Somerset Community Foundation – managing a social investment fund and supporting delivery of the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme – I also work as a lecturer … Continue reading
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Make Your Community Hub Fit for the Future
Video from our ‘Make Your Community Hub Fit for the Future’ event held on 14 March 2019. We have another ‘Make Your Community Hub Fit for the Future’ event coming up at Ivybridge, Devon on 23 May 2019. If you … Continue reading
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Five steps to combating loneliness as a social entrepreneur
Blog post by Chloe Tingle, Learning Manager at School for Social Entrepreneurs – Dartington. As a Learning Manager at School for Social Entrepreneurs – Dartington, the thing we hear over and over from our students is how lonely and isolating … Continue reading