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SUMMARY:Trading for Good Information Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Do you run a project or organisation that exists to improve your local community? Is it led by local people and trading for community benefit? Do you find it challenging to find time to spend growing your business? \nTrading for Good can help you develop your community business through a specialist programme of support. \nWith a group of others like you\, you will learn from the experts\, and each other\, to grow your community business. You will also receive a Match Trading™ Grant that combined with the learning programme will support you to develop trading income streams and build a resilient community business. This programme will give you the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to develop and grow projects that tackle social and environmental challenges. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				More about Trading for Good\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\nThis session will cover details about the Trading for Good programme\, its eligibility criteria\, and how to apply. This session is run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				Register for the webinar
URL:https://www.powertochange.org.uk/event/trading-for-good-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Trading for Good Information Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Do you run a project or organisation that exists to improve your local community? Is it led by local people and trading for community benefit? Do you find it challenging to find time to spend growing your business? \nTrading for Good can help you develop your community business through a specialist programme of support. \nWith a group of others like you\, you will learn from the experts\, and each other\, to grow your community business. You will also receive a Match Trading™ Grant that combined with the learning programme will support you to develop trading income streams and build a resilient community business. This programme will give you the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to develop and grow projects that tackle social and environmental challenges. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				More about Trading for Good\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\nThis session will cover details about the Trading for Good programme\, its eligibility criteria\, and how to apply. This session is run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				Register for the webinar
URL:https://www.powertochange.org.uk/event/trading-for-good-information-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Department stories: How communities are reimagining a national institution
DESCRIPTION:Communities across the country are developing their own solutions to the decline of department stores\, tackling both high street vacancy and the loss of these important social spaces. They are part of a wider movement of communities taking back their high streets\, bringing new life to old buildings to strengthen their communities and keep money circulating in their local economies. \nPower to Change launches a new report\, ‘Department stories: How communities are reimagining a national institution’. This online discussion showcases the communities across the country repurposing empty department stores and other historic high streets assets to create vibrant and needed spaces in their community. We discuss how community business\, government at all levels\, and key stakeholders can help communities create the high streets of tomorrow. \n			\n				Read the report\n			\n				Watch the event recording\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jonn Elledge (Chair)\n					Journalist \n					Jonn Elledge is a freelance journalist and broadcaster\, writing for titles including the Guardian\, i Paper and CapX and contributing a weekly column to the New Statesman. He was previously an assistant editor at the NS\, where he was responsible for launching and editing the urbanism site CityMetric\, hosting the Skylines podcast and writing a lot of angry columns about transport\, housing policy and Brexit. His books include A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines On Our Maps (2024); while his weekly Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything Substack\, a baffling digest of politics\, history\, geography and nerdery. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Graham Soult\n					Retail Consultant\, Canny Insights \n					Graham Soult is a high-street champion who founded the retail consultancy business CannyInsights.com in 2010. A passionate advocate for building strong networks and partnerships\, Graham is the chairman of networking organisation Durham Business Group. He’s been a Fellow of the Institute of Place Management (IPM) since 2018. He also served as an Expert within the High Streets Task Force\, a government initiative\, which ran from 2019 to 2024 and was managed by IPM\, to support communities and local authorities in England in transforming their high streets and strengthening local place leadership. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jess Craig\n					Policy Manager\, Power to Change \n					Jess works with colleagues and external partners to deliver policy-relevant research and develop well-informed policy ideas that support community businesses to thrive. She helps to build strong relationships with central and local government to put community business on the policy agenda. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr Julian Dobson\n					Senior Research Fellow\, Sheffield Hallam University \n					Julian is a researcher and writer with a broad interest in place and society\, and a particular focus on the complex systemic changes required to achieve environmentally and socially just approaches to urban life. His research expertise is in social and economic regeneration\, urban greenspace\, town and city centres and the civic role of universities. He is especially interested in how and why change happens and the role of evidence in shaping policy and practice. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kathryn Chiswell Jones\n					CEO\, Artspace UK \n					Kathryn Chiswell Jones has headed up Artspace Lifespace since 2017 and co-founded Sparks Bristol with Jenny Foster of Global Goals Centre in 2023. Artspace Lifespace is an arts charity managing unique venues to provide affordable spaces for artists to make\, develop and showcase their work. We offer a mix of artists’ studios and space for exhibitions\, filming\, events\, rehearsal and independent retail across our Bristol venues The Island\, The Vestibules\, Broadmead XP (The Galleries)\, Sparks Bristol and the Arts Mansion in North Somerset. \n					\n				\n			\n				Read the report
URL:https://www.powertochange.org.uk/event/department-stories-how-communities-are-reimagining-a-national-institution/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Social Economy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to sponsor the West Midlands Social Economy Showcase – Conference & Exhibition. \nJoin us for a day filled with inspiring talks\, networking opportunities\, and innovative exhibits. \n9:30 AM – Registration\, Networking and Expo \nLearn from industry experts\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and discover the latest trends in social economy. \n10:00 AM – Opening Plenary: The Future of the Social Economy \nA high-level overview of the current trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within the social economy. Keynote speakers from various sectors will share insights into how businesses\, public sector bodies\, and social enterprises can work together to create a more inclusive and sustainable economy. \n11:00 AM – Corporate Engagement in the Social Economy \nThis session will explore how corporate organizations can partner with social enterprises to drive social impact while achieving business goals. Case studies of successful collaborations and discussions on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and shared value will be highlighted. \n12:00 PM – Building a Sustainable Supply Chain with Social Enterprises & Community Business \nFocused on public sector corporate procurement strategies\, this session will discuss how organisations can integrate social enterprises into their supply chains\, fostering sustainability and community impact while meeting corporate objectives. \n1:00 PM – Measuring Social Impact: Tools and Techniques \nA practical workshop on how to measure and communicate the social impact of projects and partnerships. This session will include an introduction to social return on investment (SROI) and other impact measurement frameworks. \n2:00 PM – Access to Funding: Navigating Grants\, Investments\, and Partnerships \nThis session will explore the various funding options available for social enterprises and how corporate and public sector partners can support their growth through investments\, grants\, and strategic partnerships. \n3:00 PM – Learning from Social Enterprise Leaders \nPresentations from leading social enterprises that have successfully scaled their impact through partnerships with corporates and the public sector. Each case study will offer practical insights and lessons learned. \n4:00 PM – Networking \nTo get involved in the Social Economy Drive please email events@i-se.co.uk for more information or visit.
URL:https://www.powertochange.org.uk/event/west-midlands-social-economy-showcase/
LOCATION:Millennium Point\, Millennium Point\, Birmingham\, B4 7AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:North East Social Enterprise Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day celebrating\, connecting and sharing best practice with North East social enterprises! \n\n\n\n\n\nPower to Change is proud to help sponsor this year’s North East Social Enterprise day. \nThere are 3 ticket options this year:\n\nIn person: you can expect unlimited tea and coffee throughout the event as well as a delicious buffet lunch. (£8pp)\nLive access: you can expect live feeds and opportunities to intereact with the in-person event from the comfort of your sofa. (£5pp)\nOn-Demand access: you can access recordings of the live event at a time convenient to you. (£5pp)\n\nFrom previous years feedback\, we understand that the most important part of the day is the opportunity to make new and meaningful connections. With this in mind\, we have designed a day with both structured and informal networking opportunities as well as space to promote & learn about each other. This is our first time trialing a hybrid event but we’re doing our best to ensure ‘meaningful connections’ are possible to achieve regardless of your ticket type. \nAgenda:\n9.30-10.00: Arrive\, sign in & network. \n10.00-10.45: Main stage \nWelcome from Kate Duffy\, Founder of Junction Point CIC \nKey note speaker: Sharon Boyd\, I.M.P.A.C.T North East \nAddress from The North East Combined Authority \n11.00-12.00: Structured networking session led by Jeni Smith from Net kno. \n12.00-12.45: Lunch & networking. \n12.45-14.00: Round table discussions: A chance to share experiences\, hear best practice and connect with likeminded people… \nRoom 1: Money. Facilitated by Kay Wightman \n· Does it really matter where it comes from if it allows you to do good? (Grants vs contracts vs direct sales vs donations etc) \n· How do you balance the need for income generation vs time spent on achieving your impact? \n· We all know we should be doing more financial planning (cashflow forecasts\, budgets etc)\, but what do you actually do to keep your organisation’s finances healthy? \nRoom 2: Impact Measurement. Facilitated by Heidi Fisher \n· If no-one asks\, should we even care about measuring our impact? \n· What are the best framework options for people exploring impact measurement for the first time? \n· In your opinion\, what are the best practice guiding principles to ethical impact measurement? \n14.00-15.00: Market place \nShowcase your social enterprise to a room full of social enterprise enthusiasts! \n14.45-16.00: Informal networking \nCafe/Bar open for anyone wanting to continue discussions beyond 16.00. \nIf the ticket price is a barrier\, please contact hello@junctionpoint.co.uk.
URL:https://www.powertochange.org.uk/event/north-east-social-enterprise-day/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Neville Hall Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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