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Measuring the impact of Social Enterprises – Text Case Studies
CAG were commissioned by the Enhance Social Enterprise Programme to measure the impact of a number of social enterprises across the Heart of the South West. Read the case studies here: Slapton Village Shop Somerset Cooperative Community Land Trust Wessex … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged community, community benefit society, connection, independence, job creation, social impact | Leave a commentWhat’s in a network?
Blog post by Jessica Holliland, Partnership Development Associate at School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington and Communications and Membership Manager at Plymouth Social Enterprise Network, part of the Enhance Social Enterprise Network. Network is a bit of a buzzword the last … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged change makers, collaboration, community, doers, learning, networks, specialists, visionaries | Leave a commentReal Food ‘Fresh Start’
“It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good” I don’t know who first made that statement – but as I reflect on the challenges and opportunities that have come in the wake of the pandemic, I have no doubt … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged community benefit society, new normal | Leave a commentThe Participation Revolution and Pandemic Resilience
We didn’t set out to create a company that would be resilient in the face of a pandemic, of course. So it’s natural that, right now, people should be asking us and we should be asking ourselves this question. What … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged capitalism, circular economy, communities, community, economics, performance, squilometre | Leave a commentSurvival in a ‘New Normal’ world
By Amerie Rose Director and project manager at ESSENCE of Exeter CIC FALLING OR JUMPING? Those “all over the place” feelings you’ve been having? They are symptoms of stress, NOT personal failures of yours. Do you feel FLAKEY + INCONSISTENT? … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged circular economy, coronavirus, COVID-19, devon, economy, exeter, network, networks, plymouth, resilience, social economy, Social enterprise, social enterprise network, social enterprises, social entrepreneur, Somerset, torbay | Leave a commentHappy Birthday You First!
A personal and open-hearted reflection from Andy Robinson, CEO, a former beneficiary of Enhance Social Enterprise through the School for Social Entrepreneurs Dartington’s Devon and Somerset Social Entrepreneurs Programme. Our Sixth Birthday Incredible as it may … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged caring, CIC, Community Interest Company, compassion, empathy, empowerment, kindness, listen, reflections, social care, Support | Leave a commentArt and Energy video case study
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. … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged Business support, devon, plymouth, Social enterprise, social entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurship, Somerset, torbay | Leave a commentPolitics 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… … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged Christmas, Gifts, inclusive growth, Presents, Social enterprise, social entrepreneur, social entrepreneurship, social investment | Leave a commentBeing 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged autism, mission, School for Social Entrepreneurs - Dartington, Social enterprise, social entrepreneur, social entrepreneurship, Values | Leave a commentHow 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Enhance social enterprise | Tagged Business start up, Campaign, Cash, community, Crowdfunder, crowdfunding, Determination, Engagement, finance, Focus, funding, Investment, Money, Profile, resilience, Validation | Leave a comment ← Older posts