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Hopes remain high amongst many investors, policy makers and politicians that the world of social investment is going to support many of the UK's estimated 68,000 social enterprises to prosper. Yet the response from frontline social enterprises has been muted to say the least. This one day conference from Social Enterprise Network seeks to explore this divergence further and asks the question- 'Does Social Finance Understand Social Need?'

This course is ideal for anyone who is involved in supervising, supporting or managing volunteers, or is about to start doing so. No previous experience is required. We have learners from children's centres, charities, social enterprises and volunteer centres.

What topics does the course cover?

This course is about encouraging and motivating volunteers, and can include the following topics:

Social Enterprise Network will be holding a Drop-In Session at our offices at 151 Dale Street, Liverpool from 10am-12pm on Thursday 30th May 2013.

The Drop-In Session is your opportunity to gain free information, assistance and advice on all things social enterprise.

If you wish to attend please email matthew.donnelly@sen.org.uk and include the topics that you wish to discuss.

For further information please call 0151 237 2664.

This course is ideal for anyone who is involved in making grant applications, fundraising or supporting others to fundraise. No previous experience is required. We have learners from philanthropic firms, childrens centres, charities and social enterprises.

What topics does the course cover?

The course can include the following topics:

This course is ideal for anyone who is involved in campaigns to do fundraising, neighbourhood projects, community groups and activists. No previous experience is required. We have learners from Trades Unions, Charities, Social enterprises, Citizens Advice Bureau.

What topics does the course cover?

The course can include the following topics:

In 2012, we decided it was about time that the social, economic and environmental contribution of Merseyside social enterprises was recognised, and so the annual Social Enterprise Network Awards were born. This year it is our intention that the Awards are even better, but your support will play a vital part in making this happen!

Click here to view the 'Powerful Together' sponsorship pack (PDF)

Merseyside has one of largest, strongest and certainly most passionate social enterprise communities in the UK and Europe. Social enterprises are offering innovative business solutions to solve social problems. But sometimes they need a helping hand and Social Enterprise Network can help.

If you are an established, Merseyside-based social enterprise that is currently trading, then you may be eligible for FREE consultancy support from Merseyside's leading social enterprise support organisation, Social Enterprise Network.

Advertise with Social Enterprise Network and promote your organisation to over 900 social and community enterprises, community groups and voluntary organisations as well as our growing public and private sector audience.

Competitive rates (from £25 per month) and a range of promotional/marketing options are available. 

Click here to download the 'Advertising with Social Enterprise Network' brochure. (PDF)