The SENs: Friday 7th March 2014
Final programme for SE & Sport Conference - ‘Inspiring our Leaders’ is now available. The event is taking place on 18 th March at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. As well as a full schedule of presentations and workshops, our event will also see the formal launch of the Robertson Trust and Scottish Govt’s new £1m fund to support sport social enterprises across Scotland as part of the Games Legacy programme. See more.Another of the partners in this initiative is Social Investment Scotland (SIS). They are currently advertising for an Investment Manager whose primary responsibilities will be focussed on the delivery of the Legacy programme. See details. There are still 10 or so places available. Book your place.
This year’s Argyll & Bute Social Enterprise Network (ABSEN) Conference takes place in the Argyll Hotel, Inverary on the 24th and 25th March. The event is open to all Third Sector organisations in Argyll & Bute; ABSEN members, of course; as well an array of friends from across the social enterprise community. The event will feature guest speakers, sessions on the Third Sector Partnership; Community Economic Development as well as workshops on Procurement, Social Media, Good Governance, Marketing, Leadership & Barriers to Growth, and Partnership Working. See details.
Senscot recently conducted a Community Food Survey. We received about 50 responses - you can view the full results of the survey. Next steps include the Community Food and Social Enterprise Roundtable applying for funding to support social enterprises in the selling of their products along with training for marketing and product placement. For further info’ or if you have a food or drink product you would like to sell, please contact Danielle.
On Friday, 14th March, Moray TSI will launch the Social Enterprise Strategy for Moray at their ‘Join the Dots’ conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to share ideas and engage in the development of the Action Plan that will accompany the Strategy. The programme for the day includes a market place, workshops, SE Awards as well as presentations from guest speakers - including Richard Lochhead MSP. See more information.
Good news this week for West Lothian SEN. At WLSEN’s ‘Partnering for Success’ event, West Lothian Council announced a further £50k funding package. This significant investment demonstrates the Council’s recognition of and faith in the work and contribution already being made by WLSEN over the last 12 months. The funding will secure WLSEN until August 2015 and will allow them to begin planning for the longer term. Congratulations all round. See,
The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network has produced an extensive and useful document: A ‘Funding Route Map’ for community groups taking action on climate change. View the route map.
Well done to Sports SEN member, MACPool, which has recently negotiated an increase in their service level agreement with Argyll & Bute Council. Again this local authority are recognising the ...Read more
SEN Meetings
Moray SEN Conference, 14th March
Dundee SEN, 19th March
ABSEN Conference, 24th / 25th March
Falkirk SEN, 26th March
Glasgow SEN, 2nd April
Fife SEN, 8th April
Stirlingshire SEN, 25th April
Sport SEN North, 1st May
EVENTS
Wiff Waff Wednesday
(Out of the Blue)
A monthly ping pong night for all ages with music, drink and great food at Drill Hall Arts Cafe. Friendship 1st, competition 2nd.
Date: 2014-03-12 ...more
Tendering for Public Sector Contracts
(Just Enterprise)
This FREE 2 day workshop is aimed at third sector organisations who have previous experience in tendering for public sector contracts but who want to improve their success rate.
Date: 2014-03-18 ...more
Creating Exceptional Community Hostels
(DTA Scotland / COSS)
A 2 day workshop on the benefits of community-owned hostels to provide a blueprint of how to start up and run hostel accommodation.
Date: 2014-03-19 ...more
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