Archive Events

Managing an Ethical Business

• Date: 20/05/2010
• Time: 14.00 - 17.00
• Venue details: The British Library Business and IP Centre, 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
• Contact: anna@redochre.org.uk
• Cost: £30 Inc VAT

This workshop will look at what Ethical means, examine different business models using case studies and look at practical steps at becoming Ethical.

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Social Networking – An Employer's Friend or Foe?

• Date: 20/05/2010
• Time: 10:00 to 12:00
• Venue details: British Library Business & IP Centre
• Contact: tara.brown@halebury.com or 0207 127 2500
• Cost: FREE

A short course on how employers tackle the problems associated with Social Networking

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Open Surgery (Hillingdon) - An introduction to social enterprise

• Date: 13/05/2010
• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Venue details: Hillingdon Association of Voluntary Services Key House High Street Yiewsley UB7 7BQ
• Contact: tmurrell@havs.org.uk
• Cost: Free

SEL's Open Surgeries are a space to learn more about social enterprise - ask questions, get advice and meet others starting-up or growing social enterprises.

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Euclid Conference - Leading Sustainably and Innovatively out of the Recession

• Date: 10/05/2010
• Time: 9:30 - 17:00
• Venue details: Garrigues Fundación, Hermosilla, 3 - 28001, Madrid
• Contact: Jenna Collins - info@euclidnetwork.eu
• Cost: EN members: free. Non-members: €50

This Third Sector Leadership Conference will connect you with peers from across Europe, the public and private sectors and European Union officials

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Forget The World Cup Finals!

• Date: 09/05/2010
• Time: 13:30, starts at 15:00
• Venue details: The Harry Abrahams Stadium
• Cost: 10 (+P&P) or £20 if purchased on the day

SEL member Philosophy Shop is holding a large media event based on the legendary Monty Python sketch, 'the Philosopher's Football Match' to raise awareness of philosophy in schools and the importance of teaching children how to think rather than what to think. Produced with the full backing of the Pythons, former England manager Graham Taylor, comedians Mark Steel, Tony Hawks and Arthur Smith, as well as philosophers from AC Grayling to Simon Glendinning are already warming up on the touchlines to take part. Don't miss it!

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The London Fairtrade Festival

• Date: 07/05/2010
• Time: All day
• Venue details: Potters Field on the South Bank (next to Tower Bridge), Tooley Street/The Queens Walk, Southwark, London SE1 2AA.
• Cost: FREE

Running from 7 - 9 May, the London Fairtrade Festival will celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2010. A weekend of Fairtrade family fun, there'll be lots of Fairtrade food, music, film and entertainment to enjoy.

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Business Inspired Solutions for the Third Sector

• Date: 23/04/2010
• Time: 12.00 – 2.00 pm
• Venue details: 1st Floor, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
• Contact: dawn@primetimers.org.uk
• Cost: £20 including buffet lunch

A seminar to look at issues such as income and funding, governance and culture andthe legalities of the social enterprise option

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S2S Social Enterprise Fair 2010

• Date: 21/04/2010
• Time: 09:00
• Venue details: Edinburgh Corn Exchange (ECE), 11 Newmarket Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ
• Contact: fiona@eventconsultants.com
• Cost: £220+VAT - £320+VAT

S2S is the premier event in the Scottish social enterprise business calendar. It offers attendees and exhibitors a dynamic, busy and productive environment where social enterprise companies and organisations can meet, trade, collaborate and develop partnerships to help each other grow.

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Third Sector Finance Forum

• Date: 19/04/2010
• Venue details: Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London
• Contact: Forums team on 020 8267 4273 or delegates@haymarket.com
• Cost: FREE

Third Sector is delighted to invite Finance Directors, Chief Executives and Trustees from registered charities to apply for a FREE place.

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Sustainable Events Summit

• Date: 19/04/2010
• Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Venue details: One Wimpole Street Royal Society of Medicine 1 Wimpole Street W1G 0AE
• Cost: £195 + VAT

Carbon Disclosure Project chief executive Paul Dickinson and Social Enterprise London chief executive Alison Ogden-Newton are among the speakers confirmed for the third annual Sustainable Events Summit.

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Understanding financial systems in voluntary organisations

• Date: 14/04/2010
• Venue details: City Forum
• Contact: learning@lvsc.org.uk
• Cost: Price band:G1

One in a series of LVSC's Short Courses, this course offers an overview of how voluntary organisations' finances work. It will enable participants to interpret and understand budgets, accounts and balance sheets.

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Managing an Ethical Business

• Date: 08/04/2010
• Time: 14.00 - 17.00
• Venue details: The British Library Business and IP Centre, 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
• Contact: anna@redochre.org.uk
• Cost: £30 Inc VAT

This workshop will look at what Ethical means, examine different business models using case studies and look at practical steps at becoming Ethical.

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Social Enterprise Conference 2010: Enterprising faiths in Health and Social Care

• Date: 31/03/2010
• Time: 10am and 4pm
• Venue details: Avery Hill campus of the University of Greenwich
• Contact: socialenterprisehdd@gre.ac.uk
• Cost: Free

This conference aims to explore the remarkable role that faith-based organisations are playing in driving through social change with the use of social entrepreneurial models. Faith leaders and members will also learn how to start up a sustainable social enterprise.

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London social enterprise: winning with 2012 - FULLY BOOKED

• Date: 30/03/2010
• Time: 14.00 - 16.00
• Venue details: Conference Room A, 3rd Floor, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, SE1 9BG
• Cost: FREE

A roundtable meeting to learn about the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, focussing on how social enterprises in London can take part in the delivery and legacy of the Games

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Not Just For Profit?

• Date: 30/03/2010
• Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
• Venue details: Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH
• Contact: Sue Lee, Office Manager, Community Links Bromley on 020 8315 1902
• Cost: Free

A FREE support event for anyone running or starting a social enterprise in the London Borough of Bromley.

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Conference: A Joined up future for community health and social care?

• Date: 25/03/2010
• Time: 09:00 - 16:30
• Venue details: London
• Contact: events@acevo.org.uk
• Cost: ACEVO Member Price £150*/£170, Standard Price £170*/£190, *Book now for these early bird prices available until 25th February 2010

This conference is an excellent opportunity to hear about the latest news and policy which will affect HSC providers in the long term, discuss innovative new ideas for delivering high quality tailored services, consider the potential effect of public spending cuts, and meet with other HSC providers to talk about the challenges of leading a HSC organisation.

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Success Through Social Impact

• Date: 18/03/2010
• Time: 10:00 - 14:55
• Venue details: Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, 72 - 81 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0NQ
• Contact: sabina@sel.org.uk

Join SEL and Social Firms UK for an expert led training session on measuring and marketing your social impact

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Conservative Third Sector Summit with Shadow Ministers

• Date: 18/03/2010
• Time: 11:00 - 17:00
• Venue details: London
• Contact: events@acevo.org.uk
• Cost: Third Sector: £90 Price - Corporate/Public Sector: £200

ACEVO, NAVCA, NCVO, Social Enterprise Coalition, and the Community Alliance are holding a joint, high level Conservative Summit with Shadow Ministers to discuss the contribution of how third sector organisations can make the delivery of public services.

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Voice 10: The Social Enterprise Coalition's annual conference

• Date: 01/02/2010
• Time: 09:00
• Venue details: Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
• Contact: voice@confpeople.co.uk

Voice10 is the UK's landmark conference for social enterprise. Now in its sixth year, the 2010 event will be hosted in Wales for the first time.

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Growing a Successful Social Enterprise

• Date: 19/01/2010
• Time: 12.00 - 20.30
• Venue details: 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

This must-attend event is for aspiring social/ethical entrepreneurs as well as existing small social/ethical businesses wishing to grow and become more successful and sustainable. Hosted by Doug Richard.

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The Jobs Assistant: finding jobs for disabled people - Official Launch

• Date: 15/01/2010
• Time: 13:30
• Venue details: Meeting Room 1,London Borough of Sutton, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
• Contact: Michelle, info@thejobsassistant.org.uk
• Cost: FREE

The Jobs Assistant is a new and exciting Social Enterprise which aims to find real employment opportunities for disabled people within the London Borough of Sutton and London Borough of Merton. You are invited to join the team from The Jobs Assistant for their official launch

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The Next Big Thing: Session 2

• Date: 18/12/2009
• Time: 09:30-12:00
• Venue details: 8 Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8BB
• Contact: events@sel.org.uk
• Cost: FREE

The second session of Social Enterprise London's groundbreaking new partnership with world leading professional services firm KPMG will focus on Public Contract Bidding, and will take place on Friday 18 December

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Access to Islamic Finance

• Date: 04/12/2009
• Time: 10am - 4.30pm
• Venue details: CAN Mezzanine, London Bridge
• Contact: 020 7785 6344, dmorris@gkpartners.co.uk
• Cost: £75.00 inc VAT (Includes lunch and refreshments)

GK Partners and the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance are organising Access to Islamic Finance (A2IF) Workshops

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The London Climate Hearing

• Date: 26/11/2009
• Time: 18:30
• Venue details: City Hall, London, SE1 2AA
• Contact: david.bellman@london.gov.uk
• Cost: FREE

In 2009, almost half a million people living on the frontline of climate change have told their stories at Oxfam's Climate Hearings. Now, days before the crucial Copenhagen talks, it's your chance to join the debate.

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Empowerment, Enterprise and Regeneration: Valuing Asset Transfer

• Date: 10/11/2009
• Venue details: Honourable Artillery Company, London
• Contact: Debbie Lamb, Development Trusts Association, 01207 588 534
• Cost: Free

The Advancing Assets and Community Assets Programmes have supported forward thinking local authorities and their dynamic third sector partners to work together and transfer a number of exciting property assets across the country.

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The Next Big Thing - Workshop 1: A Winning Pitch

• Date: 28/10/2009
• Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
• Venue details: 8 Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8BB
• Contact: events@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

Social Enterprise London has formed a groundbreaking new partnership with world leading professional services firm KPMG to deliver a programme of training to social enterprises baesed in London which are ready to grow.

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Step Up workshop: Leadership - Session 2, management team effectiveness

• Date: 16/10/2009
• Time: 09:00
• Venue details: 1 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 4UH
• Contact: matthew@sel.org.uk
• Cost: FREE

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Public Service Delivery Through Social Enterprise

• Date: 15/10/2009
• Time: 09:00 - 17:00
• Venue details: Royal Institute of British Architects, London, W1
• Contact: www.neilstewartassociates.com/se234
• Cost: £150.00+VAT

An important and timely conference looking at the ways in which social enterprise will contribute to the delivery of public services in the coming years.

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Step Up workshop: Leadership - Session 1, getting the most from your board

• Date: 09/10/2009
• Time: 09:00
• Venue details: 1 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 4UH
• Contact: matthew@sel.org.uk
• Cost: FREE

Bespoke leadership workshops for social enterprises benefitting young people in London

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Winning Public Sector Contracts - Free lunchtime web seminar

• Date: 06/10/2009
• Time: 12:30-13:30
• Venue details: web based
• Cost: Free

KPMG and the London Development Agency (LDA) are hosting this innovative web based seminar for small and medium sized businesses.

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Premises Roadshows 2009

• Date: 29/09/2009
• Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
• Venue details: Lewisham Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, London SE6 4RU
• Contact: eventbooking@dta.org.uk or 0207 336 9432 (book by 12 noon 22 September)
• Cost: Free

This presentation will include legal structures for social enterprises and points to consider for contracts with the private and public sector.

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How to Innovate in the NHS

• Date: 23/09/2009
• Time: 10am-4pm
• Venue details: London Art House, Islington, London N1 8PA
• Contact: events@sodainnovation.com
• Cost: See flier

An inspirational and uplifting one day event for healthcare professionals who have ideas, see opportunities and want to create change.

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Free "Fit for the Future" business seminars

• Date: 22/09/2009
• Time: 17.00-18:15
• Venue details: PwC, One Embankment Place office, London, WC2N 6RH
• Cost: Free

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the London Development Agency (LDA) are hosting a series of three free business strategy seminars for small and medium sized businesses called "Fit for the Future".

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Business planning/Forecasting/Market Analysis - Free lunchtime web seminar

• Date: 09/09/2009
• Time: 12:30-13:30
• Venue details: web based
• Cost: Free

KPMG and the London Development Agency (LDA) are hosting this innovative web based seminar for small and medium sized businesses.

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Free Access to Finance Event

• Date: 02/09/2009
• Time: 13.30 - 18.30
• Venue details: Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
• Contact: events@gkpartners.co.uk
• Cost: Free

GK Partners is presenting a workshop on ethical finance, what it is, why it matters and how to get hold of it.

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Access to Islamic Finance Workshop

• Date: 19/08/2009
• Time: 10:00 - 17:30
• Venue details: British Library Business & IP Centre, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
• Contact: events@gkpartners.co.uk
• Cost: £50.00

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Premises Roadshows 2009

• Date: 13/08/2009
• Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
• Venue details: Ealing Community Resource Centre, Lido Centre, 63 Mattock Lane, London W13 9LA
• Contact: eventbooking@dta.org.uk or 0207 336 9432 (book by 12 noon 5 August)
• Cost: Free

This presentation will include legal structures for social enterprises and points to consider for contracts with the private and public sector.

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Access to Finance

• Date: 05/08/2009
• Time: 10:00 - 17:00
• Venue details: British Library Business & IP Centre, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
• Contact: events@gkpartners.co.uk

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Premises Roadshows 2009

• Date: 22/07/2009
• Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
• Venue details: CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, Old Street, London N1 6AH
• Contact: eventbooking@dta.org.uk or 0207 336 9432 (book by 12 noon 14 July)
• Cost: Free

This presentation will include legal structures for social enterprises and points to consider for contracts with the private and public sector.

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Ghosts or Those Who Return

• Date: 22/07/2009
• Time: 20:00
• Venue details: Arcola Theatre
• Contact: hannah@atctheatre.com
• Cost: £16/ £10

A play by Henrik Ibsen, produced by ATC/ Arcola Theatre

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Which impact measurement tool should I use? (FULLY BOOKED)

• Date: 16/07/2009
• Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm
• Venue details: Abbey Community Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU
• Contact: Nicola Manches - nicola@sel.org.uk
• Cost: FULLY BOOKED

The workshop is aimed at established social enterprises who are familiar with the concepts of impact and outcomes and who are at a juncture in terms of deciding what impact measurement tool to use.

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Go green, and prove it: How to develop a tailored environmental policy

• Date: 15/07/2009
• Time: 1.15pm – 4.30pm
• Venue details: Better Bankside, Bankside Community Rooms Great Guildford St SE1 0SY
• Contact: Angela Heap - angela@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

If you want to win public sector contracts, apply for grant funding streams or even get into the supply chain of other organisations, you have to prove that you are aware of your environmental impacts. Having an environmental policy shows your recognition and commitment to environmental performance.

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Sustainable communities and Transition Towns – fertile grounds for Social Enterprise LSEN network event

• Date: 14/07/2009
• Time: 1pm – 3.30pm
• Venue details: Conference room, 3rd floor, Downstream building, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG
• Contact: Nicola Manches - nicola@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

SEL invites you to our July seminar.

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Open Surgery - An introduction to social enterprise - FULLY BOOKED

• Date: 14/07/2009
• Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
• Venue details: Conference Room A, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG
• Contact: Nicola Manches - nicola@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

SEL's Open Surgeries are a space to learn more about social enterprise - ask questions, get advice and meet others starting-up or growing social enterprises.

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Access to Islamic Finance: Improving Islamic Finance Investment in UK Businesses

• Date: 13/07/2009
• Time: 9am-5am
• Venue details: The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
• Contact: bookings@a2if.org
• Cost: £199 +VAT (£228.85)

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Social Enterprise Reception – meet the London Assembly

• Date: 09/07/2009
• Time: 18:30 – 20:30
• Venue details: City Hall, The Queen's Walk, More London, London SE1 2AA
• Cost: Free

Social entrepreneurs from across the capital are invited to a reception with members of the London Assembly at City Hall.

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Tendering 101: An introduction to the procurement process

• Date: 07/07/2009
• Time: 10am-1pm
• Venue details: Better Bankside, Bankside Community Rooms Great Guildford St SE1 0SY
• Contact: Angela Heap - angela@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

The procurement process, whether public or private, can be complicated and time-consuming. Before you tender for work, you should understand the implications for your organisation – resources to dedicate, skills to develop and documents you'll need to have in place.

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Open Surgery - An introduction to social enterprise - FULLY BOOKED

• Date: 25/06/2009
• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Venue details: Conference Room A, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG
• Contact: Nicola Manches - nicola@sel.org.uk - 020 7022 1920
• Cost: Free

SEL's Open Surgeries are a space to learn more about social enterprise - ask questions, get advice and meet others starting-up or growing social enterprises.

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Future Jobs Fund - Social Enterprise London information event

• Date: 24/06/2009
• Time: 18:15
• Venue details: Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG
• Contact: Matthew Jarratt - matthew@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

Following an overwhelmingly positive response to our call for information last week, Social Enterprise London is inviting social entrepreneurs and social enterprise leaders from across London to an information event on the Future Jobs Fund.

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Enterprising Young London

• Date: 22/06/2009
• Time: 17:30 – 19:30
• Venue details: The Scoop at More London
• Contact: matthew@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

A performance from the brightest and best of London's young social entrepreneurs… featuring music, circus, dance and drama

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Open Surgery - An introduction to social enterprise

• Date: 18/06/2009
• Venue details: Conference Room A, Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG
• Contact: Nicola Manches - nicola@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

SEL's Open Surgeries are a space to learn more about social enterprise - ask questions, get advice and meet others starting-up or growing social enterprises.

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Legal Advice Clinics

• Date: 08/06/2009
• Time: 12noon-1pm and 6pm-7pm
• Contact: mei@sel.org.uk
• Cost: Free

SEL has teamed up with top international law firms White & Case LLP and Weil Gotshal Manges LLP to offer FREE specialist business law advice to the SEL membership network.

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