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
19/04/10 Support for Social Enterprise Charter continues to grow
The Social Enterprise Charter is part of ongoing efforts of the Social Enterprise Coalition to build support for social enterprise amongst politicians. In the run up to the 2010 election, the Coalition is asking current and prospective parliamentarians to sign up to Charter to recognise and support the work of social enterprises across the UK. Signatories include David Cameron MP, Leader of the Conservative Party, Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Party, and Caroline Lucas, Leader of the Green Party. To help get more politicians to pledge their support to social enterprise, download the campaign pack which will help you with everything from emailing your local candidates to getting coverage for your social enterprise in your local newspaper from http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/campaigns.html