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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 Andrew Cribb May 30.
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Started by Joe Swann May 28.
FREE Enterprise Summer School places for entrepreneurial, unemployed graduates living in the southeast – 19-21 June
A 3 day residential event for young graduates who want to start a social enterprise but are unsure where to start. Participants learn new techniques, hear from outstanding speakers and work together in teams to generate, test and fine-tune their…Continue
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Started by Joyce Elizabeth Turton May 22.
Free incubator event for young entrepreneurs 3 Replies
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Comment by Sarah Tucker on June 10, 2013 at 12:56 -
Have you signed up yet for the next Social Enterprise Spotlight event on Wednesday 26th June, 6pm?
We'll hear about the journey's of those in Spotlight over the last year; we'll also be joined by Karen Lynch the CEO of Belu who will be talking about the best way to tell your story.
Please register your place using the below link:
http://spotlightcelebrationjune2013.eventbrite.co.uk/
Hope to see you there!
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Comment by David Floyd on June 10, 2013 at 9:48 -
Blog on the social stock exchange, which is not social and not a stock exchange: http://beanbagsandbullsh1t.com/2013/06/07/business-as-very-similar/
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Comment by Maria Ana Neves on June 4, 2013 at 19:53 -
Hi Catriona
I'm so thrilled with your Hackney Pirates enterprise - and sounds an amazing job, the right type I would love to get involved! At the moment I am fully committed to Plan Zheroes, but wish you the best to find the right Pirate. Will keep my eyes opened in case I find someone suitable. Best of luck :)
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Comment by Catriona Maclay on June 4, 2013 at 18:56 -
Hi everyone, The Hackney Pirates are looking for an entrepreneurial individual to join the crew to lead our new trading activities as Head of Pirate Trading - could it be you, or do you know anyone who should apply? http://bit.ly/13YJIJX
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Comment by Beth Parker on June 3, 2013 at 15:23 -
Check out my post on the Guardian social enterprise network today: https://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/en/articles/social-enterpri... . Aimed at charities wanting to develop their business arms but probably just as relevant for anyone wanting to establish a social enterprise. Any thoughts?
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Comment by Sarah Tucker on May 30, 2013 at 16:06
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Sneak preview of the next quarterly event!
Hi all
We have another quarterly event on Wednesday 26th June, 6pm - which also marks the end of a year for the social enterprises under the 'spotlight'.
We will be hearing the stories of those in Spotlight and we will also hear from Karen Lynch, CEO of Belu Water.
Please sign up for the event using the link below and I hope to see you there:
http://spotlightcelebrationjune2013.eventbrite.com/
Reminder for Tomorrow's breakfast
I also hope to see you at the Friday Social breakfast tomorrow morning starting at 9am at the RSA House. We will be looking at why creativity is important for social enterprises with creative thinking expert, David Cox.
Look forward to seeing you at these events soon
Sarah
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Comment by Caroline Veal on May 30, 2013 at 10:15
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There is a Summer School for those interested in - or running Co-operatives and Social Enterprises at Sheffield Hallam University Business School - between the 17th and 19th July.
Please see the University web site for details - basic cost £295. The theme this year is "Pathways out of crisis".
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Comment by Adrian Ashton on May 30, 2013 at 9:05 -
there's series of workshops being staged throughout the UK during June exploring how local media might be strengthened and enhance its impact in strengthening local communities using social and co-operative models - sounds like the sort of thing that RSA fellows would be interested in participating in...?
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Comment by Sarah Tucker on May 29, 2013 at 14:32
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Hi everyone
You may like to know that the Royal Designers Summer School is being re-launched on Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 September 2013 at Dartington Hall in Devon.
It is different from previous summer schools as there are 12 'wildcards' places up for grabs for people who are not necessarily in the design world but who are interested and/or touched by design in some way.
You can find out more about the summer school and how you can apply on the website:
http://www.thersa.org/action-research-centre/enterprise-and-design/...
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Comment by Sarah Tucker on May 29, 2013 at 11:45
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Want to find out how creativity can help your enterprise?
Come along to this Friday's breakfast to find out:
http://rsafellowship.com/events/friday-social-entrepreneurs-breakfa...We'll be on the Ground Floor starting at 9am. To help us keep an eye on numbers, please show you are coming using the above link.
Hope to see you on Friday!
Sarah
Review of RSA Fellowship nings, social networks
Over the next few months the RSAde Group will be consolidating regional social networks and nings. The aim will be to improve connectivity for Fellows, improve communication and reduce fragmentation.
Therefore there will be an increase of regional and thematic groups over the next few months.
If you would like further information on these changes please contact the RSAde team via the Digital Engagement group on this network.
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