Yorkshire & Humber | Social Firms UK

Coming to a region near you - NOMS regional tour

Thursday 12th May 2011 - Wednesday 22nd June 2011

Organiser: NOMS

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.

Footsey 2010 - the social economy trade fair

Thursday 2nd December 2010

Presented by Yorkshire and the Humber Forum, the Development Trusts Association, and SEYH the 9th annual Footsey trade fair is the key social economy event of 2010 and the largest social enterprise trade fair in the UK. JOIN several hundred delegates and exhibitors to trade, learn and network at Footsey 2010.

“Amazing experience, gaining access to so many experts in one place was a unique and valuable opportunity. Inspired and motivated to grow!! Thank you!”

Footsey 2010 will feature:

Bradford Community Environment Project

BCEP (Bradford Community Environment Project) is a Bradford based environmental charity aiming to contribute to the sustainable regeneration of Bradford district, through effective environmental programmes, inspired by community need.

Present programmes are:

1) Urban Design Team – enabling local groups to transform areas of derelict or under-loved land into pocket parks, community gardens or playgrounds;

2) WASPS (Wild and Safe Play Spaces) – encouraging children to enjoy outdoor play in natural settings;

3) Grow Organic (Youth) – inspiring children from Bradford’s many communities to garden organically and grow food;

4) Food Links Network (FLiNT) supports local Food co-ops (community green grocers with advice, training, equipment and logistics. Also educates local community groups in healthy eating and 5 A Day.

Contact:

Carlton Smith

Telephone Number:

01274 223236

Email:

info@bcep.org.uk

Website:

http://www.bcep.org.uk

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Tags:Environmental work | Yorkshire & Humber | Other | Habitat

Ministry of Justice Funding Opps

The MoJ's National Offender Management Service (NOMS) has announced two new funding opportunities (each totalling £200k) for social enterprises in England to develop creative approaches to service delivery.

If you could deliver a supervision model incorporating skills and employability training in a work environment or could create training and work opportunities within the sustainable/green sector, then check out the full details and click here.

Social Firms of the Year

The European Social Firms of the Year Awards, which took place during the Social Firms UK and Social Firms Europe CEFEC annual conference, celebrated some of the fantastic work taking place across Europe was showcased and celebrated in style. Those winners in full:-

Lippy People CIC

Lippy People CIC is a member of Social Firms UK. We aim to make a difference within our communities by collaborating to provide ' voice and influence' opportunities for people who feel marginalised, disenfranchised or ignored. It uses collaborative filmmaking to achieve this aim. This collaborative approach is used as a vehicle to fulfil the following socially motivated goals: - To enable disadvantaged people to participate more fully in society. - To affect positive change in their lives through self-representation. - To provide opportunities for increased motivation, mental wellbeing, skills development, community cohesion and raising people's levels of self-belief and aspiration.

Contact:

Jo Wilkinson

Telephone Number:

07850 937856

Email:

jowilkinson@lippypeople.com

Website:

http://www.lippypeople.com

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Tags:Communication services | National coverage, Yorkshire & Humber | Social Firm | ex-offenders, creative thinking, consultancy, collaboration, audio, CIC, presentations, media

Footsey 2009, the social ecomomy trade fair

Thursday 22nd October 2009

The eighth annual Footsey trade fair is the key fixture for the social economy in Yorkshire and the Humber and the largest Social Enterprise trade fair in the UK.

It is an unrivalled showcase for social enterprises to promote themselves and for buyers to procure their services and products.

Whether you're a new or existing social enterprise or a potential customer of the social economy, Footsey is the place to meet the people you need to speak to!