Social Firms UK

As the world continues to face social and environmental challenges, the level of interest in social and environmental impact continues to increase. Social and impact investors, public sector commissioners and CSR departments increasingly want to know how much value their investment creates, and social entrepreneurs are recognising the importance of maximising the value they can create for those they serve.

Behind this interest is the question – how much social value are we creating?

The SROI Network International Conference will explore how Social Return on Investment, the framework and principles, can help answer this.

The conference will cover the following topics:

 24th Social Firms Europe CEFEC Annual Conference 5th - 7th October 2011 Merano Italy "Work, Dignity and Social Responsibility" The Mission of Social Firms.

Registration is now open for the 24th Social Firms Europe CEFEC Annual conference.

A Detailed Programme can be found by clicking programme

To register for attendance please complete the Registration Form by clicking Registration and return the form to the Conference Secretariat as shown on the form.

Any registration questions should be addressed to: Conference Secretariat:Coop. Soc. PROMOS Soz. Genos. Via Innsbruck, 25 – 39100 Bolzano - I, fax +3904711967293 or by email to: info@promos-coop.it

The 2010 International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC) is an open conference that brings together scholars from around the globe to discuss the role of innovation in social businesses, social movements, not-for-profits, state actors, and the broader social economy.

During the conference you will have the opportunity engage in discussions on the following themes:

- Governance of hybrids - Work Integration Social Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Social Entrepreneurship across regions - Measuring impact and performance - Public policy and social innovation - Social innovation and the voluntary sector - Resource acquisition and finance - Public service delivery - Partnerships and hybrids

ISIRC is hosted by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University’s Saїd Business School, London South Bank University and The Open University

 In conjunction with Concilium and the regional social enterprise networks NOMS are organising a series of events designed to encourage and facilitate dialogue between NOMS and the sector.

Each event will aim to produce a clear action plan that will seek to ensure that social enterprise has a strong voice within NOMS and a clear way in which to engage.

NOMS want to encourage as much participation as possible from the sector and see this as just the start. We want diversity in size, focus and history – even if you are a new and developing enterprise, please get involved.