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Building Better Opportunities

On June 14, 2015

Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from the European Social Fund for projects across England that tackle poverty and promote social inclusion.

Big Lottery Funding and ESF (European Social Fund) money is being deployed through the LEP network in England to offer matching funding to a variety of local projects, which tackle the root cause of poverty, promote social inclusion or drive local job creation.

You can see, currently, 71 opportunities for investment with the fund, of which 25 LEP areas are now live, with more to be available in the autumn of 2015.

You can see the Lottery key article on the web here.

Having reviewd the details, and to express an interest for your community or project, please complete this expression of interest on-line form here.

The Lottery have partnered with two organisations for the provision of support to applicants and to generate support materials as appropriate. You can register for these here.

If you do apply for your community…good luck.

Helping community enterprise flourish

Being a Charity Trustee

By Our Community Enterprise Team

On March 30, 2014

In Charities, governance, Volunteering

The internet is full of information, so much, that sometimes it is difficult to sort out all the news, data and advice available.

Here at enterprisingcommunities.today we do write our own content for you, and provide formal sessions and training to pass it along. However, occasionally we come across a simple, clear and professional piece of advice that is useful, but provided by other organisations.

101 Simple Steps to Better Governance by Pitman Trustees Limited is one of them. A document containing 101 things that charity trustees need to know, both to be effective and to be efficient.

Download a copy of this document in pdf format here.

As ever, here at SmithMartin LLP, we’ll happy help you get ready for good governance or to work in partnership with you to deliver better charity operations in all their forms.

Helping community enterprise flourish

Funding Social Enterprise

By Our Community Enterprise Team

On March 28, 2014

In community economics, enterprise, funding, social business

The Santander Social Enterprise Development Award for Enterprising Charities will re-open again on 9th April, 2014.

Santander offer support to registered charitable organisations, or community groups in possession of a constitution who are already trading.

The Fund offers three thematic awards, improving social inclusiion, skills and training and creating a greener environment.

Levels of funding available will include £20,000 for the Fast Growth category, £10,000 for the enterprising charity looking to increase trading activity and £5,000 Catalyst Growth for organisations nearer the beginning of their journey.

To get ready for the Fund re-opening you can access the existing on-line application here.

If you do apply, the very best of luck.

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Timely survival skills for the entrepreneur… April 26, 2023
“Survival Skills for Social Entrepreneurs” is a practical handbook that provides guidance on the seven essential skills needed to thrive in social entrepreneurship. The focus of the handbook is on adaptable, enduring skills that will be useful no matter how roles or organisations change. The seven skills are not specific to any particular industry or […]
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Driving through the socio-economic blizzard December 15, 2022
At the end of another difficult year for many communities, hoping for a brighter, fruitful year in 2023 for all…being resilient, generous of spirit and offering support – beyond the Christmas break. Happy seasonal holiday from the publishing team at MIning the SEEM From the SmithMartin Partnership family of social businesses and community projects.
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Community Interest Co’s – forms and action guides… October 17, 2022
On the 11th October 2022 the Business and Industry pages, of Gov.uk, were updated with revised guidance and forms to help you start your new CIC. ”The revised content, linked to below, contains the following… Handy Hits and Tips before completing your CIC application form a CIC online or by post […]
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Are you funding enough or are we asking for too little? April 3, 2022
”Humentum is the leading global nonprofit working with humanitarian and development organisations to improve how they operate and to make the sector more equitable, accountable, and resilient. Funders for Real Cost, Real Change (FRC), a collaborative of private foundations, commissioned this research and report to gather evidence on the extent to which international donor funding […]
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Refreshing the Board? January 10, 2022
It’s always a good time, at the start of the New Year, to revisit your priorities, aims and ambitions. The links below are for charities and small organisations to use as free resources for conceptualising governance review or business re-appraisal activities. They are not exhaustive, but they can help provide ideas and a framework for […]
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Seasonal greetings to all our readers! December 20, 2021
Tree in bleak landscape: image by Todd Trapani, Creative Commons, Pexels.com
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