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New SEUK research on use of social value in health finds only 13% of CCGs making ‘highly committed, active’ use of the legislation

May 26, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Back in March 2016 we published this post in which we detailed our own findings regarding the poor utilisation of the social value Act in health commissioning.  We found social value similarly absent in STPs (Sustainability & Transformation Plans). It is encouraging
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UK Social Enterprise of the Year Awards 2017 now open for applications

May 24, 2017
by Alun Severn
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SEUK has just announced that applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017. The Awards recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector. In addition to exist
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Are you “business angel ready”?

May 23, 2017
by Alun Severn
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What is a social business angel? Who invests in social enterprises and what do they want?  iSE is offering two workshops that will answer these questions — and many others too. If you are wondering whether your enterprise might be attractive to an angel investor, then book
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Co-Wheels car club secures £40K social investment to help fund expansion

May 11, 2017
by Alun Severn
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    Co-Wheels Birmingham is your local eco car club, operated social enterprise Green Revolutions CIC. Its members drive low-emission, well-maintained cars –without the hassle and cost of ownership, insurance and and maintenance. Since launching in 2013, Co-Wheels now
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Crowdfund Birmingham — new funding opportunities for community benefit projects

May 10, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Further to this post, we now have further news about Crowdfund Birmingham, the new joint initiative between Birmingham City Council and Crowdfunder. Launched at the start of the year, Crowdfund Birmingham  is a new campaign to help people with good ideas raise the money they
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New research into social impact bonds reveals “unintended effects”

May 09, 2017
by Alun Severn
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We’ve written quite extensively about Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) elsewhere on this blog. SIBs have been pursued as a specific policy initiative because it is said they enable more flexible services, reduce the risk of service innovation (by ‘distributing’ that risk t
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‘Unlocking the Warehouse’ — FoE embarks on ambitious refurbishment plans

May 03, 2017
by Alun Severn
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The Warehouse in Allison St, Digbeth, has been home to Friends of the Earth and a number of other environmental and progressive causes for the past forty years.  And now the organisation is about to embark on an ambitious refurbishment plan. FoE aims to raise nearly £250,000
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