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Comment by nick on March 29, 2013 at 17:00

Social Enterprises are more than Mind Apples...

Green spaces benefit physical and emotional health, by helping reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress.

They also contribute to our sense of community, by creating spaces for recreation activities, for children to play, and for neighbours to meet and socialize.

Comment by Jeff Mowatt on March 29, 2013 at 10:53

A recent RSA video features philospher Thomass Pogge with a global plan to end poverty. He draws attention to wealth inequality and the absence of human rights adherence which led to the poorest being increasingly disenfrachised. While this is promoted by the RSA, there would seem to be a wilful deafness to the activist practioners.

http://www.p-ced.com/1/node/70     

Comment by David Floyd on March 21, 2013 at 20:16

Blog on why George Osborne's announcement of tax relief on social investment means social investors are finally running out of excuses: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2013/03/21/sense-of-relief/

Comment by Alicia Weston on March 20, 2013 at 15:35

Hi I run Parkholme Supperclub, an award winning supper club in London which is a social enterprise, if anyone is interested in coming do take a look at our website, www.parkholmesupperclub.co.uk.  All profits go to Medecins Sans Frontieres (that's around £33,000 to date, including tax).  You can eat fabulously AND support social enterprise... ;-)

Comment by Charlotte Britton on March 19, 2013 at 9:59

Great event in Leeds last night. I've written a review of the event

http://rsafellowship.com/profiles/blogs/leeds-empties-event-leeds-1...

Leeds Empties was set up by Rob Greenland and had Catalyst funding to help kick start the campaign.

More than 5000 homes in Leeds have been empty for more than six months.

At Leeds Empties they are developing a range of ways to bring empty properties back into use.

Comment by Valerie Holden on March 13, 2013 at 21:36

Will look out for you Wendy, thanks. 

Hello Fellows

Superb conference here in Cumbria this week, exploring issues around complementary currency systems #IFLAS 

Event will be repeated on July 12th. For information about this event and others, including 28th May at Royal Geographic Soc in London please use link http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/SubjectAreas/IFLAS/Events.aspx

Best,

Valerie

Comment by Valerie Holden on March 13, 2013 at 21:00

Hello All, I received this via Cumbria Social Enterprise Network. Free to attend. To book tel 08453313360 or email enquiries@socialenterpriseincumbria.org Commercialisation for Social Value ConferenceThursday, 28th March from 10am to 3pm Westleigh Conference Centre, Preston, PR4 0RB Drawing on the findings of a recent study by New Economy, this conference will explore how social enterprises can be better integrated into public and private sector supply chains. With a series of keynote speeches and workshops, delegates will hear from experts in the sector, business advisors and consultants in community engagement.

Who should attend? Social enterprises based in the NW who wish to improve their market position and sustainability, in particular those who work in the following areas:

• employability & skills
• workforce development
• occupational health and well-being

This conference is also targeted at public sector bodies, commissioners and any other organisation looking to contract products and services from social enterprises.

Comment by David Floyd on March 13, 2013 at 13:15

Social enterprises don't rely on grants, except when they do. Latest blog-based thoughts: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2013/03/11/gift-economy/

Comment by Jo Painter on March 8, 2013 at 10:59

Hi all,

I thought you may be interested in a competition for young social entrepreneurs across Europe, which is being run by Ashoka and Ben & Jerry's.  

They are looking for social entrepreneurs ages 18-34 with innovative business models that have social impact and incorporate sustainability.  The winner of 'Join Our Core' will receive financial support of 10,000 euros as well as 6 months of social business mentoring from Ashoka. 

The competition will run from 4th March 2013 until 3rd May 2013.  On 12th June 2013, 18 finalists from across Europe will travel to London to pitch their business to a panel of 10 expert judges, including Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder, Jerry Greenfield.

You can find more information, and enter online via: http://www.joinourcore.com/

Comment by Sarah Tucker on March 7, 2013 at 15:00

Another interesting opportunity we've been sent is below :

Coming Soon Club
http://www.comingsoonclub.co.uk/land-competition/make-your-idea-hap...

What would you do with this space? The best idea to use this building in Wembley will be offered it, rent-free for up to 5 years and get a start up grant of £25,000.

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