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A practical introduction to social impact measurement

For help and insights, join Robert for the final Benefact Group webinar of the year ‘A practical introduction to social impact measurement’ on 14 November 2023. The session will run 10:30 – 12:00. Register now. Read more »

Upcoming public access training

A Practical Introduction to Social Impact MeasurementDate and time: 7th September, 1000-1230Venue: The Business and Intellectual Property Centre, British Library, London. See eventbrite for more details and to book your place. Practical Project Management: Delivering on time and on budgetDate and time: 26th October, 1000-1230Venue: The Business and Intellectual Property Centre, British Library, London. See eventbrite for more details and to book your place. A Practical Introduction to Social Enterprise and other ethical businessesDate and time: 16th November, 1000-1300Venue: The Business and Intellectual Property Centre, British Library, London. See eventbrite for more details and to book your place. Read more »

Free training on SE day 17th November

Learn about various options for ethical and social businesses at the British Library Business and Intellectual Property Centre, London. See Eventbrite for more details and to reserve a free space. #FreeTraining  #socialenterprise #SocialEnterpriseDay Read more »

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A practical introduction to social impact measurement

For help and insights, join Robert for the final Benefact Group webinar of the year ‘A practical introduction to social impact measurement’ on 14 November 2023. The session will run 10:30 – 12:00. Register now. Read more »

Plunkett Foundation Funding

The Plunkett Foundation have funding to offer free business support, advice, and in some cases grants for groups investigating the idea of running a community-owned business from a church or chapel. Sign up for the webinar next month (12th September) to learn more. Read more »

Funding update

Growth Impact Fund Big Issue Invest, UnLtd and Shift partnered to create a £25M fund designed to address the structural barriers that diverse social enterprises face, focusing on diverse-led social enterprises tackling inequality in the UK. We are particularly interested in organisations based outside of London or disabled-led. If you think you know of an organisation who may be interested please forward this email on and ask them to make an application. Find out about the Growth Impact Fund apply here or register your interest by contacting us by email. Big Energy Saving Loans We’re offering loan finance between £20,000 to Read more »

Free(ish) money from HMRC

HMRC has an open grant funding window open to support voluntary and community groups. Turnover must be over £60K pa. Many organisational forms are eligible including charity, social enterprise, mutuals etc. The window closes late August (21st August). Find out more at the UK Governement website. Read more »

Trust for London: Latest London poverty statistics

Trust for London has released some shocking research on poverty in London. As one of the most cosmopolitan and richest cities in the world these statistics are a sobering reminder of the inequalities in the distribution of wealth. See the report What is Poverty? for more details. Read more »

June Funding Update

Hubbub has launched a £200,000 fund to support innovative ideas to tackle food waste. See Eat It Up Fund for more details. Landsec community grants are now available. See the website and scroll down to community grants for more details. These are funds are unrestricted. Awards for All grants to be increased from £10K to £20K Autumn 2023. See the national lottery website for more details Read more »

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