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West Midlands Regional Development Agency - works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop strategies and support projects that will help transform the economy. |
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Online business analysis tool for the social sector with scenarios to identify current business practice; diagnosis of business strengths/weaknesses; strategic guidebook. |
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An innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage. |
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Task-force working alongside emda to energise the East Midlands, as a conduit for the voice of business. They act as mentors to new enterprises and provide commercial expertise to the community - including the voluntary and educational sectors. |
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A unique independent business-led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society. |
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National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service. East Midlands Business Link & West Midlands Business Link. Contact
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EM 0845 058 6644, WM 0845 113 1234 |
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Compliance with HR and H&S legislation for charities, community groups and social enterprises. |
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Finds and publishes practical information that helps entrepreneurs start up and run their small businesses. |
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Enables good management in voluntary organisations through support for sound accountancy practices. |
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UK's leading organisation for the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises. |
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Incorporates and dissolves limited companies; examines and stores company information delivered under the Companies Act. |
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Training, Consultancy and Development Work for Co-operatives, Social Enterprises and Credit Unions. |
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Central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise in UK, promoting co-operative and mutual solutions, working in partnership with members to build a strong and successful co-operative movement.
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Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning. |
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1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development. |
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The school facilitates development of capacity to meet the current challenges of social change by supporting individuals as they develop projects. |
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East Midlands regional and county-level business support organisations, advice contacts and networks. Includes Top Tips for businesses. |
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Tips, ideas, know-how and resources for small business and home business owners |
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A 2007 development project for social enterprises from which this website is a resource on SE. |
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Online reference and decision-making tool for charities, social enterprises and co-operative organisations. |
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A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture. |
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Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire. |
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Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action. |
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Promotes community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area, by supporting the development of organisations with advice, practical services, information, training and facilities. |
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Provides seminars, workshops and consulting services for social entrepreneurs in the United States and around the world.
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Comprehensive information on grants, financial assistance, subsidies, and in-kind help, for business and voluntary groups - updated daily. |
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Funding to help develop the rural economy - £1.9m provided by the European Union and Defra is available until 2013, aimed at enhancing rural productivity and improving the quality of life in the Peak District with a particular focus on grant assistance to projects from very small rural businesses and social enterprises. |
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Network of not-for-profit agencies supporting small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of services - targeting pre-start, start-up and micro businesses. |
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Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas. |
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An educational charity, based near Oxford in the UK, which supports the development of rural group enterprise world-wide. |
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A UK charity that helps young people realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance. Contact
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EM 0116 253 7824; WM 01384 892 100 |
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webinfoem@princes-trust.org.uk |
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EM Mansion House, 41 Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ; WM Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8QH |
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An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE). Contact
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VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop. |
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Runs UK-wide training programmes for social entrepreneurs. |
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Up to date and relevant information on providers of many courses, support programmes, publications & consultants nationwide. |
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Promotes and supports social accounting as the preferred means whereby organisations report on their social, environmental and economic performance and impact. |
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The ambassadors are a group of experienced and inspirational people who lead social enterprise. |
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Aims to make it easy for East Midlands social enterprises to do business with each other. |
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Resources for starting sustainable companies in Derbyshire, with social aims and ownership - A to Z of Social Enterprise. |
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A partnership of organisations from the community, voluntary, enterprise, government and regional development sectors of the East Midlands. |
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Welcoming social enterprise into health and social care: a resource pack for social enterprise providers and commissioners. |
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SEL provides a number of services aimed at building capacity, spreading best practice and creating a support infrastructure for London. |
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Devoted to providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise. |
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Implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK.
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Provides a national platform for showcasing the benefits of social enterprise, sharing best practice and influencing policy. Formerly Social Enterprise Coalition. |
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Regional network that aims to support and promote a strong, visible, growing and sustainable social enterprise sector across the West Midlands. |
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Aims to create employment opportunities for disabled people through the development and support of Social Firms.
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Supports social entrepreneurs by providing a complete package of funding and support to help individuals make their ideas a reality.
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National business club for rural women, offering a dynamic member package of practical and specific business services and support for women in rural enterprise.
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