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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
18/06/10 Support for Social Enterprises working in Reuse Recycling and Composting
The Third Sector Capacity Building Programme is run by WRAP and REalliance to help community oganisations and social enterprises reach their full potential and in doing so to help the communities they serve and have a positive effect on the environment. The programme can provide direct support to organisations where one of their team works alongside you for a few days helping you to review, develop or implement plans. For changes likely to have a larger impact, they can provide consultancy support (providing technical advice or management expertise) or fund an “interim manager” - someone to work within your organisation over a number of months to bring about the changes you want. The types of support they have alaready given include: developing business plans; reviewing organisational systems and procedures; creating marketing plans and strategies; helping organisations prepare for future opportunities; introducing new services; and expanding current services to new areas. The support is tailored for each organisation to help it meet the challenges it faces. They assign a case manager who will help you develop your ideas for support, guide you through the application process, oversee the support provided and provide any ongoing support. For more information about the programme, visit www.realliance.org.uk, phone REalliance on 0117 907 1727 or email: info@realliance.org.uk