E-Bulletin
July Edition
Contents
BCP News
1) New Members
2) Free Training Opportunity: BCP Mentoring Programme - Sussex Wide!
3) More Than Profit Network: relationships, discussions... excellent, delicious!
4) BCP's Make it Happen! Sessions for Social Entreprises
5) Brighton & Hove Social Enterprise Steering Group Invite
Members & Other News
1) Fabrica - Exhibition Preview Invite
2) Emmaus Annual Open Day
3) Funding Central
4) NHS Tender Awareness Event
5) Patcham High School Seeks Sponsor
2. Free Training Opportunity; BCP Mentoring Programme – Sussex Wide!
If
you would you like to learn a new skill and in doing so help someone on
their journey back into employment through sharing your expertise,
dedication and enthusiasm then please contact Charlie Allsebrook on charlie@bhbcp.org.uk, call 01273 770075 or click here for more in-depth info on how to become a volunteer mentor.
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3. More Than Profit Network – relationships, discussions … excellent, delicious! The More Than Profit network development workshop at The Claremont on Thursday 18th June was an inspiring and energising evening. The
event, with its focus on relationship building between social
enterprise and the private sector, was the final of three consultations
designed to influence how the network will take shape. Following a series of enlightening case study presentations, the discussion groups came up with a selection of valuable and vibrant ideas that explored the benefits and challenges of working together, as well as the all important ideas for creating a network that works for all. Participants said they enjoyed…: ‘Making links with people that could develop into business relationships’ ‘Group discussions - excellent for "forced" networking - really promotes good conversations’ ‘Cous cous = delicious, New people = delicious, Potential business = delicious’ Impact: the person, the business, the social enterprise The first case study was presented by BCP’s Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH). Bunty Dann, Director of BAOH addressed the network, and presentations were also given by Peter Molyneux (Royal Mail) and
David Eve, a current BAOH client. They spoke about the project from the
different perspectives of a participating business and a participant of
the Work Placement Programme. A
further 4 case studies acted as inspiration for the discussion groups;
Nourish, The Big Lemon, Emmaus and The Working Together Project. Wed 1st of July 3-6pm & Wed 5th August 4-7pm This
session is designed for aspiring and existing social enterprises that
need a bit of time and space to talk things through with social
enterprise experts. This is a practical and supportive exchange
designed to help your ideas ‘happen’.
BCP, with its Brighton
& Hove Social Enterprise Strategy, has gained the support of social
entrepreneurs to hold these regular supportive sessions. These are
professional people with a strong appreciation of what it means to set
up and develop a social enterprise.
A
£25 returnable deposit cheque is required in advance and will be
returned if 48 hours notice of cancellation is given. Spaces are
limited on a first-come first-served basis.
Back to top 5. The Brighton & Hove Social Enterprise Steering Group invites local social enterprises to join the group. The
Steering Group’s key role is to oversee the implementation of the
strategy and ensure that all elements of strategic activity are meeting
appropriate social, environmental and economic targets. It
will support the development of the city’s social enterprise network
and the culture that grows around it. The Steering Group will
co-ordinate with other strategies, promote the More Than Profit
Network’s achievements and share learning with other cities. The
Steering Group is made up of representatives from local social
enterprises and a variety of network members from all sectors. The steering group is extending its membership to encourage more Social Enterprises to play a key role in this development work. If you and your social enterprise would like: - the opportunity to influence and be part of the exciting social enterprise developments in the city
- build relationships with other like minded individuals locally
- to be involved in wider developments in the region, nationally and in Europe
Expenses will be covered. Deadline 29th June 2009 The Brighton & Hove Social Enterprise Steering Group Member’s & Other News 1. Fabrica - Exhibition Preview Invite Fabrica
Contemporary Art Gallery is excited to be working with rising US
sculptor John Grade for his first UK exhibition. A new commission
called ‘The Elephant Bed’, the show promises to be a spectacle. You are invited to the preview on July 10, 6 – 9pm. Drop
in to be amongst the first to see the work, use the opportunity to
network and if you introduce yourself to Laurence Hill, Fabrica’s
development manager, claim a free drink from the bar. If
you can’t make the preview please visit another time - details of the
exhibition: dates, times etc can be found on Fabrica's website www.fabrica.org.uk 2. Emmaus Annual Open Day Saturday 27th June – 10am ‘til 5pm. Support the Emmaus Community, and help celebrate 12 years in Portslade! Family Fun Day – Shops & Cafes Open Entertainment throughout the day BBQ – Stalls – Children’s Activities – Fancy Dress Dog Competition – Build a Scarecrow Funding Central, the new website managed by NCVO and funded by the Office of the Third Sector, was launched on 17th June. It
will provide the details of over 4,000 sources of income, focusing on
grants, contracts and loan finance. September should see the addition
of a wide range of tools and resources to help identify and manage the
most appropriate income sources for an organisation. Doing business with the NHS? Are you ready to tender to manage NHS services in Brighton and Hove? Do you know what the NHS wants to procure? Do you know what NHS contracts will look like? Brighton & Hove PCT is changing the way it does business. Attend one of the awareness raising sessions. 3 identical sessions running: 10am-12.30am, 2pm-4.30pm, 6pm-8.30pm. Tea & coffee will be served for all 3 sessions Venue: Jury's Inn Hotel, (101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, BN1 4DJ) Speakers from NHS Brighton and Hove: Geraldine Hoban - Deputy Director of Commissioning Debra Wheeler - Assistant Director of Contracts Jonathan Reid - Deputy Director of Finance 5. Patcham High School – seeks sponsor for a new fully accessible minibus Patcham
High School has just secured £20K for a new adapted minibus with
automatic tail-lift to be shared across a full range of Brighton and
Hove Schools, with the aim to benefit at least 200 disabled children.
The minibus will be used for educational trips, sports days and events,
short breaks, camping, holidays and even trips abroad.
The
school is looking for one or two business sponsors to support the
purchase of the minibus. The successful sponsor(s) will be able
to advertise on the minibus and will receive a host of other benefits
including an invite to a launch day. The sponsor will be able to
advertise on the sides of the minibus for the lifetime of the vehicle. For more info click here or contact: Andy Seares Fundraising Manager - Patcham High School Mob 07846 403008 Copy Deadline for the August BCP member’s news: 21st July 2009.
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