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March looks like another busy month for many in this sector. There are several networking events coming up and of course, everyone is gearing up for S2S in Edinburgh. Other big events coming up in March include Voice11 in London which is a very useful event for Social Enterprises. The HISEZ team are going to Voice11 so if you are planning on attending do let us know and we will see you there!
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Congratulations to Hebridean Chocolates & GREAN!
At the Scottish Social Enterprise Awards at the end of February, 2 Highlands & Islands organisations walked away with top awards. Hebridean Chocolates won Social Enterprise Start-up while GREAN won Social Enterprise of the Year. We are delighted for them both and they now go on to the National Social Enterprise awards, held in London on 30 March.
Congratulations to Lindsay!
HISEZ works very closely with the Social Enterprise Academy to promote their various programmes across the Highlands and Islands. One such course is the Certificate in Leadership which Lindsay Dunbar, HISEZ's Development Officer has just completed. The 12 day course is spread out over a year and covers leadership theories, identifying leadership skills and action learning. For more information on the Leadership course or any other Social Enterprise academy programmes head to their website.
Expanded renewables scheme opens to farmers
Over £2 million is being made available in 2011-12 to farmers and other land managers to help with the development of renewable energy schemes in rural Scotland...read more
New jobs fund for young people
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition have announced they will work in partnership with the Scottish Government to deliver a scheme investing a further £10 million in 2011-12 to support unemployed young people into work and training opportunities in a new programme, Community Jobs Scotland. The funding will primarily support 16-24 year olds unemployed for six months or more into a job within a third sector organisation in their community...read more
Scottish Charity Awards 2011 open for entries
The Scottish Charity Awards recognise excellence in the Scotland’s third sector. This year, it is more important than ever that organisations demonstrate their value to the public, funders and government. If you believe that your organisation has achieved something special this year then enter now... read more
Events
Greening at Grass Roots - Empowering Local Communities
Saturday 12 March
Fortrose Academy Community Theatre & Black Isle Leisure Centre
Come and join Highland Environmental Network for an inspiring day of presentations and talks about how communities can make changes for the better. HEN are delighted to announce that Councillor Ian Ross, Highland Council, Lucy Conway from the Isle of Eigg and Peter Dennis of the SEAM Centre, Inverness UHI addressing the conference this year....read more
HISEZ networking Lunch - Generating ideas for income and networks
Monday 21 March
Shetland Museum 12-3pm
Come along to Shetland Museum and get involved with some new networks at this free lunch event. It will be an ideal opportunity to discuss how Social Enterprises can work together to strengthen the local sector through networking and collaborative working. It is hoped that this will be the first of many networking events for enterprising organisations in Shetland...read more
ABSEN Regional meeting
Tuesday 29 March
Oban
The next Regional Meeting of the Argyll & Bute Social Enterprise Network will be held in Oban. The venue and agenda will be advised later. If you have any queries please contact Bill Stewart, ABSEN Development Manager on 07932622952 or at william.stewart@absen.org.uk
Firstport Workshops - booking now!
Wednesday 6 April
10.30am -12.30pm - What is Social Enterprise
1.30pm -3.30pm - Managing Yourself Effectively
Firstport are running a series of workshops in Inverness aimed at new and emerging social entrepreneurs. The workshops are interactive – you will be involved and will work on questions relevant to your enterprise throughout...read more
Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition Policy Meeting
Friday 20 May
Inverness
The Coalition are going to hold a policy breakfast for members to discuss general local issues of concern and positive work to highlight which will be fed back during discussions with politicians. Further information to follow but to indicate your interest in coming please email duncan.thorp@ssec.org.uk or to become a Coalition member head to their website
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