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Moray Social Enterprise Network Supporting Social Enterprises in Moray |
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This page contains details of forthcoming MSEN events, other forthcoming events and previous MSEN Events.
MSEN Meeting & Housing Associations - 19 August Housing Association representatives are coming to talk about their work and the possible tendering/networking opportunities for Social Enterprises in Moray. So far on the agenda: · What type of work goes out to tender and what is your tendering process? · Ongoing networking with MSEN at a local level. · Energy efficiency policies and their use of thermal cameras for insulation and thermal profiling. · How can small organisations that have a remit for housing best link in with Housing Associations? Time: 11am - 3 pm, Wednesday 19th August Venue: Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place, Elgin,
Trade Fair - 24 August This event is combined with the Moray Chamber of Commerce and is a garden party trade fair. It is designed to raise awareness of social enterprise as a business model and to increase trading opportunities within both the private business sector and with public bodies. It is an awareness raising opportunity, but also the chance for organisations to trade and to create trading opportunities. Time: Monday 24 August Venue: Baxters, Fochabers Fee: £20 for MSEN members wishing a stall (proceeds to MSEN funds)
Presentation to Moray Council There is an opportunity for MSEN to do a presentation to Moray Council at the Town Hall – Ian Longly has received this invitation on behalf of MSEN. Several members are interested in this being taken forward, but some clarification of details is to be done first. Anybody interested in being involved in a sub-group, please contact Ian at wastebusters@globalnet.co.uk
MSEN Conference - September In order to progress the network it has been decided that a conference should be held in the late autumn to determine how members feel MSEN should develop, if it should formalise, if it should structure itself to play a wider role in the ‘political’ climate and to explore membership details. This will also act as a cut off point for Gill’s co-ordinating role as this is no longer funded and is being done voluntarily. To make any decision democratic it is important that members attend or give their opinions on how the network should structure itself and progress. Work is ongoing to organise the event. Time: To be confirmed Venue: Likely to be Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place, Elgin,
Start Your Own Social Enterprise HIE and the Social Enterprise Academy to run a 'Start Your own Social Enterprise' course focussed on young people (16-24) starting the week of 21st Sept. It will be over 8 days, held on Mondays, possibly with a break for Tattie Holidays. The timings will be fairly flexible, according to the needs of the group.
Do you know of any young people who would like to start a
social enterprise? The course will be ILM accredited. Could you let
Gill Dolphin know any names
asap please.
New Contracting Arrangements for Government Programmes
For further information on the seminars please or visit www.ceis.org.uk where you will find further information and will also be able to register online for the seminar you wish to attend. Time: Throughout June Venue: Various
Masterclass Programme Firstport in conjunction with Scotland UnLtd are running a series of free masterclasses for new and emerging social entrepreneurs, providing advice on specific areas of development, including basic tools and methods for developing your emerging social enterprise. For details of the training see www.firstport.org.uk You can book on to all or one of the classes in a day. Please note places are limited so to book, please call Firstport on 0131 220 0511 or email elaine@firstport.org.uk Time: Throughout 2009 Venue: Various including Aberdeen and Inverness
Making a Good Application to the Enterprise Fund As well as the masterclasses, Firstport are also running sessions on Making a Good Application to the Enterprise Fund in conjunction with the Scottish Government. This fund is for enterprising organisations looking to increase their capacity, capability and financial sustainability and offers between £25,000 and £100,000. More information can be found on the Scottish Government website http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/12/09101508 These sessions aim to show you how to apply to the fund and also how to make a good application. The sessions will be held in Edinburgh and Glasgow but may run in Inverness and Dundee in the future so if you would be interested in attending one of those please let us know. For details of the training see www.firstport.org.uk To book, please call Firstport on 0131 220 0511 or email elaine@firstport.org.uk
MVSO Training Courses MVSO are running training seminars in Lhanbryde on areas such as governance training, basic book-keeping, and minute taking. For more details see their events booking form
SCVO Training Courses This link has details of the courses which SCVO run and cover a broad range of topics from IT to organisational governance, from personal development to capacity building. Click here for more details.
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News
MSEN Meetings Forthcoming meetings including marketing and linking in with housing associations.
Social Enterprise Masterclasses Firstport are running a series of masterclasses for new and emerging social entrepreneurs.
Third Sector Enterprise Fund The Fund aims to help established third sector organisations to become more sustainable and increase their capacity and capability.
Help in Bidding for Tenders Free of charge service launched to assist trading social enterprises in Scotland get access to public and private sector contracts.
New MSEN Members Check out our directory of members for details of the Social Enterprises in Moray.
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