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Social Entrepreneurs Network

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The Social Entrepreneurs Network is a network for all those interested in social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. The aim is to solve some of the practical challenges faced by social entrepreneurs.

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The Social Entrepreneurs network hold regular monthly breakfasts (last Friday of each month) and quarterly events looking at how we can help social enterprises. In November 2010, we launched Social Enterprise Spotlight, a case study of 8 social entrepreneurs and RSA Fellows over the course of a year.

We now have a new batch of Spotlighters who started in March 2012:

Neil Basil – Patient Choice                             Asma Shah – Ladies Who L-EARN
Becky John – Whomadeyourpants?              Patrick Shine – FranchisingWorks
Maria Ana Neves - Plan Zheroes                   Eugenie Teasley – Spark+Mettle
Steve Ralf – Inklusive CIC                             Kate Welch – Reap & Sow
Richard Raynes – SportInspired

We'd also like to hear about any social enterprise events taking place, UK and world-wide so please post any activities or events on the wall below. Please also use this space as a forum to ask any questions or if you have any problems you need sorted!

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Started by Charlotte Pawle. Last reply by Charlotte Pawle Apr 5.

Calling all Social Entrepreneurs looking to raise finance for their social or environmental business

Dear Fellow Social Entrepreneurs,Join us in this mission to…Continue

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Started by Dr Ragini Ghosh Apr 4.

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Dear RSA fellows,I'm Isabelle, currently interning for the Big Issue Invest (social investment arm of the Big Issue) and I would like to invite you to take on the Tech for Good Challenge or share it among people you think would be…Continue

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Started by Big Issue Invest (Isabelle). Last reply by Big Issue Invest (Isabelle) Apr 4.

Corporate Citizenship

University of Northampton Business School, Centre for Citizenship Enterprise and Governance, is currently recruiting two positions to a new and emerging sector.Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer in Corporate Citizenship (26 March) …Continue

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Comment by David Floyd on July 23, 2012 at 9:07: Blog post on free schools - pragmatism vs. politics: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2012/07/22/political-baggage-free-sc...

Comment by Dr marion witton on July 19, 2012 at 15:59: Do you have a relative living in a care home or receiving care at home? The RSA catalyst-funded website www.ratemy-care.com is now LIVE so please do post reviews and encourage friends and relatives to visit the site. We also provide free information about care services and paying for care.

Comment by Edward Harkins on July 19, 2012 at 10:15: David thanks for that link last Sunday re Colin. I 've just got around to reading and commenting :-)

Comment by Valerie Holden on July 19, 2012 at 8:21: Hello All

I am developing projects that address care for the elderly and vulnerable adults in the home, affordable housing and reuse of traditional buildings. I happen to be popping in to London tomorrow (Fri 20th July 2012) and shall be happy to meet up with anyone who has similar goals. My mobile is 07948448625, do call if you would like a drink and a discussion at RSA House.

Comment by David Floyd on July 15, 2012 at 17:46: Following on from previous, here's a blog post on Colin's recent Four Thought broadcast: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2012/07/15/its-fine-to-be-angry-but-...

Comment by Colin Crooks on July 13, 2012 at 9:02: My book "How to make a million jobs - A charter for Social Enterprise" is about finished but the real challenge is to get the message to key policy makers. I believe that social enterprise can make a tremendous difference to the issue of unemployment especially in deprived areas. If you agree pls check out my crowd-fundng site. Every little counts thank you

Crowd-fund my book

Comment by Steve Coles on July 12, 2012 at 16:39: Just a reminder that voting for the Fellowship Council closes tomorrow (Friday 13th) at 5pm. If you haven't yet voted, you should have received an email from Electoral Reform Services (ERS) on 18th June 2012 with the web address and the two-part code needed to vote. In the event that you can't find that email you'll need to contact ERS directly on onlinevoting@electoralreform.co.uk

I'm really keen to see an engaged, informed Fellowship and want participation in the elections to be as high as possible. However, as I am standing for election as an 'At Large' Councillor, I'd also appreciate your vote! My particular interests lie in social enterprise, social impact and in supporting and developing the Catalyst fund.

Many thanks.

Comment by Barbara Anderson on July 10, 2012 at 13:58: Please, please vote in the Chair elections to help make a difference. If you dont vote, we will get what we have always got. It is clear from the survey responses that Fellows want to be more connected and appropriately involved/ informed. Lets make this happen!

You can see my statement here : http://rsalondon.hustingo.com/regional-chair-candidate/barbara-ande...

To vote just follow the instructions in the email that you received on 18 June 2012 by ERS from the email address: TheRSAonlinevoting@electoralreform.co.uk
Thank you!
Barbara

Comment by David Floyd on July 6, 2012 at 9:15: Some Tory MPs and ministers genuinely back social enterprise, it's a shame the people running the spending departments don't feel the same: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2012/07/05/one-step-on-a-journey/

Comment by Alice Dyke on July 4, 2012 at 15:42

Don't forget that tomorrow night is the first quarterly event in the new series of the RSA's Social Enterprise Spotlight.

The theme of the evening is 'How social media can help your social enterprise'. The event runs from 6.30pm - 9pm and is held at Central Working, 11 Bayley Street, WC1B 3HB.

It will include advice and workshops from social entrepreneurs including:

an overview and debunking of social media myths by Rina Atienza from Synacapse
a Twitter master-class by Trudy Thompson from Bread and Bricks
a tour of the different social media platforms and some great examples by Eugenie Teasley from Spark+Mettle

There will also plenty of opportunity to meet, learn from and support other social entrepreneurs.

This event is fully booked, so if you signed up but are no longer able to come please contact Alice Dyke. If you want to come but haven't reserved your space please get in touch.