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Harness the power of smart phone tech to make better videos — watch the workshop replay

January 27, 2021
by Alun Severn
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I wrote in a recent post about a free online workshop on smart phone video production skills being offered by Ruth Duggal of Make Your Own Video Training Academy (MYO VDO) in conjunction with BVSC. That webinar took place on 20th January but you can still view the recording
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iSE and the Social Enterprise Academy announce new leadership development programme

March 26, 2019
by Alun Severn
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iSE has just announced that it is working in partnership with The Social Enterprise Academy to deliver a new regional leadership development programme that has been designed by and for the social enterprise sector. The programme is designed to provide practical opportunities to explor
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Forthcoming free training sessions at the Women’s Enterprise Hub

February 15, 2019
by Alun Severn
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The Women’s Enterprise Hub has just announced the following sessions. Book early to avoid disappointment. Social Media Workshop 27th February 10am-1pm Learn all you need to know about Social Media for your organisation: • General introduction to different social media platforms.
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Third sector digital leaders programme

February 05, 2019
by Alun Severn
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The School for Social Entrepreneurs and Zoe Amar Digital have just announced a partnership to deliver Third Sector Digital Leaders, a course to help charity, social enterprise and non-profit leaders be confident about leading digital change in their organisations, helping them be more
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SURGE Growth Accelerator Programme for charities, social enterprises and social businesses

November 24, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE) introduces a unique and powerful 3-day residential growth accelerator programme for leaders and senior managers of established charities, social enterprises and social businesses who are looking for a tailored growth plan for their enterpri
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Upcycle Birmingham — new life for furniture, new hope for communities

March 05, 2014
by Alun Severn
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For months now, under conditions of closely-guarded secrecy (I know: I’ve tried to winkle the details out of them often enough), the folks at Castle Vale TRA have been developing a new social enterprise. Well, the wraps are finally off and we can tell you about Upcycle Birmingha
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