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Category Archives: Enhance social enterprise

The Impact of Social Enterprises across the Heart of the South West

Posted on 3 December 2020 by susanna.jones

CAG Consultants were commissioned to work with social enterprises across the Heart of the South West to find out how they measure their social impact. CAG produced a report on there findings, Enhance Social Enterprise: Social Impact Final Report. Read … Continue reading →

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What’s in a network?

Posted on 5 August 2020 by susanna.jones

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 →

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Real Food ‘Fresh Start’

Posted on 27 July 2020 by susanna.jones

“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 →

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The Participation Revolution and Pandemic Resilience

Posted on 23 July 2020 by susanna.jones

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 →

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Survival in a ‘New Normal’ world

Posted on 20 July 2020 by susanna.jones

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 + … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday You First!

Posted on 30 January 2020 by susanna.jones

  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 sound You … Continue reading →

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Art and Energy video case study

Posted on 17 December 2019 by susanna.jones

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 … Continue reading →

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Politics and Christmas Cheer

Posted on 11 December 2019 by susanna.jones

  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 →

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Being a social entrepreneur

Posted on 28 November 2019 by susanna.jones

    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 →

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How will Crowdfunding give your business the right start?

Posted on 15 August 2019 by susanna.jones

  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 … Continue reading →

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