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Is tougher legislation the route to social value?

January 31, 2013
by Alun Severn
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In a piece in Third Sector Online today, Peter Holbrook, chief exec of Social Enterprise UK, argues that the Public Services (Social Value) Act, which comes into force today, needs toughening up if it is to work. SEUK believes that stronger legislation is needed which will compel publ
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Good news…in the unlikeliest places

January 30, 2013
by Alun Severn
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A story that really grabbed my interest in The Guardian yesterday was about the purchase for £1 of Perrott’s Folly, the eighteenth century hunting lodge/folly (views differ regarding its real purpose) which towers almost 100 feet above Ladywood and is said to be an inspiration f
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Birmingham pushes on ahead on social value

January 24, 2013
by Alun Severn
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A recent survey of over 300 local government officers by the Guardian revealed that almost half (48%) “hadn’t heard” of the Public Service (Social Value) Act 2012, despite the new legislation coming fully into force this month. (See these earlier posts on social valu
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Freshwinds IT is celebrating

January 15, 2013
by Alun Severn
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Freshwinds IT is celebrating its second birthday and is offering a special discount on website designs for social enterprises, charities and not-for-profits. Click the image below to view a larger version.
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SEUK launches new badge for social enterprises and supporters

January 10, 2013
by Alun Severn
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Social Enterprise UK has just announced that in response to demand from both its members and supporters of the social enterprise movement it has introduced a new badge that will enable social enterprises to identify themselves to customers and other stakeholders in a consistent way. T
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Do you work in housing support, social care, or with vulnerable clients? Do you use social media?

January 03, 2013
by Alun Severn
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Then you might be interested in this. Support Solutions in conjunction with its sister company, Media Bubble, is undertaking research into the extent and nature of social media usage within the housing support & social care sectors. The outcomes of this research will be shared wit
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Women & Social Enterprise — network meeting

January 03, 2013
by Alun Severn
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If you are a woman (you’ll know that bit), a CEO or senior manager in a social enterprise, or aspire to be one, then this networking opportunity is for you. Click to view a larger image. Please note — bookings to Dawn Griffiths, details above.
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