"My arcticle in the Guardian's Social Enterprise Network today:
http://ning.it/zrrE0w"
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Sharon Cannings
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Cultural Philanthropy
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Profit with Purpose
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Sharon Cannings replied to RSA Networks's discussion 'Crowdfunding resources' in the group Cultural Philanthropy
"www.buzzbnk.org
Funds social enterprises with traditional crowdfunding or a loan option
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Sharon Cannings posted a blog post
Crowdfunding for a groundbreaking new internet channel...
This is a new type of fundraising project for us.We launched only a couple of days ago and I'll keep you updated here on our progress and lessons learnt along the wayhttps://www.buzzbnk.org/ProjectDetails.aspx?projectId=63Buzzbnk is run by Theresa Burton, a Fellow who is finding new ways to make this model work for social enterprise. Why I chose this one above other crowdfunding networks is that it allows other fundraising…See More
Sharon Cannings replied to RSA Networks's discussion 'Cultural Philanthropy Network - What are the issues?' in the group Cultural Philanthropy
"Do let us know when the Lincoln one is scheduled, as I would very much like to be there. I'm currently crowdfunding so it would be great to participate in something so local to me."
Sharon Cannings joined RSA Networks's group
Cultural Philanthropy
Philanthropy is defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others.This group is initially looking at ethics, opportunities by sharing stories, skills and learning.Working with Cultivate we are running a series of roundtable sessions to start the philanthropy conversation. See More
Sharon Cannings commented on Sarah Tucker's group 'Social Entrepreneurs Network'
"Thanks for last friday, Sarah- it was so nice to be able to make it to one of these for once! It's given me a lot to think about with my current plans for world domination..."
Sharon Cannings commented on Sarah Tucker's group 'Social Entrepreneurs Network'
"Thanks, Sarah. Sheffield is a little closer, although most places are far away from Lincolnshire! I went to a Nottingham meet-up organised by Viv a few months back and also an informal getogether with some fellows in the region more…"
Sharon Cannings commented on Sarah Tucker's group 'Social Entrepreneurs Network'
"Brilliant article. Social enterprises may still have their work cut out when it comes to competing with the big boys, but the quiet revolution is very much alive and kicking!
Really would like to get down to a breakfast one of these days but its so…"
Sharon Cannings commented on Sharon Cannings's blog post 'Social Mobility in the Arts- is it possible?'
"http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/newsblog/2011/07/low-pay-no-pay-intro/
This link should work a little better."
Sharon Cannings posted a blog post
Social Mobility in the Arts- is it possible?
After thinking that I might have been the only one concerned with this for the last two and a half years, The Stagethis week have produced a ten page special on a problem that has seemed to mushroom over the last decade.With alarming regularity, actors and crew on both stage and screen are being asked to work for little or no pay. So what's new?! some of you will ask. The arts have never been…See More
Sharon Cannings commented on Sarah Tucker's group 'Social Entrepreneurs Network'
"Hi John,
Feel free to message me if you need a Community Interest Company film production company (www.erminestreetproject.co.uk) for a case study. We're in the business of creating social mobility by paying everyone that works for us, instead…"
Sharon Cannings replied to Smita Joshi's discussion 'Making Social Entrepreneurship Mainstream in Britain'
"For me personally, it's about showing businesses "another way" through good practice. I run a small film production company that is also a CIC. Our business model sprang from a desire to create paid work opportunities for…"
Sharon Cannings joined Clare Reilly's group
Profit with Purpose
A network that will encourage the traditional business model to become more active and effective in social, environmental and economic sustainability.
Sharon Cannings joined Sarah Tucker's group
Social Entrepreneurs Network
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.See More
Profile Information
- Are you an RSA Fellow?
- Yes
- Profile information
- Actor, writer and founder of Ermine Street Project CIC, a not -for- profit film production company in Lincolnshire dedicated to creating paid work opportunities for local creatives in a climate where unpaid work is excluding many from making a career in the industry.
Sharon Cannings's Blog
Crowdfunding for a groundbreaking new internet channel...
This is a new type of fundraising project for us.
We launched only a couple of days ago and I'll keep you updated here on our progress and lessons learnt along the way
https://www.buzzbnk.org/ProjectDetails.aspx?projectId=63
Buzzbnk is run by Theresa Burton, a Fellow who is finding new ways to make this model work for social enterprise. Why I chose this one above other crowdfunding networks is that it…
ContinuePosted on February 6, 2012 at 14:20
Social Mobility in the Arts- is it possible?
After thinking that I might have been the only one concerned with this for the last two and a half years, The Stage
this week have produced a ten page special on a problem that has seemed to mushroom over the last decade.
With alarming regularity, actors and crew on both stage and screen are being asked to work for little or no pay. So what's new?! some of you will ask. The…
ContinuePosted on July 11, 2011 at 20:02 — 1 Comment
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