News items
This page contains a selection of news items relevant to social enterprise at national, regional and local level. Details of funding opportunities and grant-making bodies can be found in the Support section. We endeavour to keep this page up-to-date but if you know of a piece of news that would be useful to share, please email info@wssen.org.uk
Charity Bank and CTT to look at the effects of the economic crisis
Charity Bank and CTT investigate the effects of the economic crisis on charities, social enterprises and community organisations Go to full article »
New investment for UK social entrepreneurs
The School for Social Entrepreneurs and Lloyds Banking Group have joined forces to launch a pioneering new programme. Go to full article »
Studying business support needs of social enterprise
The government has published 'Business support for social enterprises: Findings from a longitudinal study' Go to full article »
Building Capabilities for Impact and Legacy
Helping VCS organisations and social enterprises become more effective continue to be a priority for BIG. Go to full article »
Social Action Fund
The Social Investment Business manages the £20 million Social Action Fund on behalf of the Office for Civil Society. Go to full article »
£150 million Big Society 'endowment for the nation' launched
Community First endowment, which aims to raise £150 million to be invested to secure the future of local community projects in England, has been launched. Go to full article »
Community budgets
Robert Beard, NAVCA Policy Officer, explains how community budgets are helping local voluntary organisations and community groups. Go to full article »
Big Society fund shares out £3.1m from dormant bank accounts
UK ‘social stock exchange’ takes the next step as Big Society fund shares out £3.1m from dormant bank accounts. Go to full article »
UK charities to get extra £1bn a year through 'C-volunteering initiative'
UK charities set to get extra £1bn a year through tax relief scheme'C-volunteering initiative', designed to encourage business donations. Go to full article »
Simply Start Up – new guide available
This guide is for anyone involved in the creation of an enterprise that will be owned by, run by, and supported by the community in which it operates. Go to full article »
NPC: Making the next 10 years a decade of high impact
If you run a charity or social enterprise, you have probably been asked to demonstrate your impact by a grant-making trust or commissioner. Go to full article »
Social Enterprise and the UK's Green Investment Bank
The Green Investment Bank is one of the major policies that has come out of the coalition government and will begin operating in April. Go to full article »
Understanding charity management jargon
Jargonbusters website from The Charities Evaluation Service covering terms used in evaluation, monitoring, impact measurement etc. Go to full article »
Creating Changes offers free community development training
Creating Changes is a project offering free community development training to local support and development organisations. Go to full article »
My Community Starter
Free online resource for people who want to get involved in organising small, straightforward community activities. Go to full article »
Deloitte searches for UK’s most socially innovative business
Deloitte launches search for UK’s most socially innovative businesses with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. Go to full article »
Mark holders named in Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs for 2011
Kate Pierpoint of Manor House Development Trust, Ben & Lois Samuel of Risdon Enterprises, and Scott Darraugh of Social adVentures are some of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year. Go to full article »
'50 in 250' Campaign
The Social Enterprise Mark Company's '50 in 250' campaign will support businesses' commitment to CSR. Go to full article »
Wood Heating for Communities
In district heating, hot water produced in a central boiler is piped to connected buildings. Go to full article »
Big Issue Invest
Big Issue Invest is a specialised provider of finance to social enterprises or trading arms of charities. Go to full article »
Funding your start-up social enterprise
One of the reasons there are not enough investment-ready organisations is there is not enough high-risk capital for early stage businesses. Go to full article »
Teenbiz - the UK's first business start-up scheme aimed at teenagers
TeenBiz is the UK's first business start up scheme aimed at 13-18 year olds, launched to coincide with Global Entrepreneurship Week. Go to full article »
What charity trustees need to know
The crisis at the Poetry Society has important lessons for all charity trustees. Go to full article »
Training and Development Services - London/South East
Free workshops to improve staff awareness and skills in delegation, time management and communication skills. Go to full article »
Coaching Sessions - London and South East
Free Leadership and Effectiveness Coaching for charities and voluntary organisations. Go to full article »
Charity challenges in meeting demand and managing risk
Charity Finance Directors' Group and accountants PKF looks at how charities are dealing with policy, social and financial changes. Go to full article »
Small community organisations invited to join Community Matters
Community Matters has members furthering the recreational, educational, environmental, economic or social welfare aims of their community. Go to full article »
Trustees Guide on Commissioning
Publication for trustees on commissioning and tendering for public services. Go to full article »
Social Enterprise UK launches social franchisees manual
A new how-to guide to social franchising has been launched by the Social Enterprise UK. Go to full article »
Supporting students in social enterprise
Two workers from from Student Hubs, share their experiences of spreading the word about social enterprise in UK universities. Go to full article »
Government seeks to remove 'social enterprise' from social value Bill
Government wants to remove the term 'social enterprise' from the Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill. Go to full article »
Local Enterprise Partnerships - LEP's
Have you engaged with your Local Enterprise Partnership, or do have one in your area? Go to full article »
Charity Builder UK - new web service
New web service providing tailor-made documents, information and advice free to charities and community groups. Go to full article »
How Compact Advocacy can help your organisation
NCVO’s Compact Advocacy programme offers free support and advice to voluntary and community groups dealing with public bodies, including funding cuts and consultation issues. Go to full article »
BuySe offer for SEC members extended
The UK’s first ever national directory for social enterprises is now officially live. Go to full article »
Free Small Business Security Guide
Free small business security guide from AVG Go to full article »
Social Firms UK seek views of social enterprise
If you work with ex-offenders, ex-substance abusers or refugees/asylum seekers in England or Wales, then Social Firms UK would like to hear from you. Go to full article »
Tools of the Trade
The Internet Advertising Bureau has a toolkit for charities and voluntary organisations looking to increase traffic to their website. Go to full article »
New version of Code of Good Governance
Sector bodies have published a new version of the Code of Good Governance. Go to full article »
LawWorks for Community Groups
Free legal advice from volunteer lawyers to small charities, not for profit organisations, voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises. Go to full article »