News From the World of Accredited Social Enterprises
Social Enterprise Mark CIC
The international social enterprise accreditation authority, providing credible standards for social enterprise
Welcome to our weekly update from our social enterprise community!?These bulletins?feature news and events from our network of accredited social enterprises as well as our?friends and partners in the wider social enterprise community.
To get your own news featured in these bulletins, consider applying for our social enterprise accreditations . It's quick and easy to check your eligibility and register your interest!
Highlights
From Lucy's Desk
Hello everyone!
As I write, I reflect yet again on my friends in Russia who are so far away, but celebrating alongside us on this special day. As Jo Cox said "We Are Far More United Than The Things That Divide Us".
Yesterday, I spent time with many colleagues, old and new, at 2 events in London and reflected on the things that hold us together. At the reception to launch our Future Economy Alliance Manifesto, Chair Arvinda Gohil was asked how we could have one voice as an Alliance, due to the fractured nature of the social economy community. It's a simple answer though - 'We want to fix the future' it's a mutual goal.
That's also what International Women's Day is about. Fixing the future for all women now and those that follow in our footsteps.
That's all for now! Stay tuned for more of my thoughts and updates next week.
Lucy Findlay
Managing Director of SEMCIC
Join Phil Hope , Lucy Findlay MBE , and Nicky Stevenson as they delve into "Providing a Better Evidence Base to Prove Social Value in Healthcare" on April 16th, 1:30-2:30pm.
Learn about: - Potential positioning of the social value of social enterprises and social value in potential Labour administration
- How social enterprise accreditation can help demonstrate social value as well as collecting evidence of impact
- Lessons on evidence collection and collation from over 14 years of assessment of healthcare based social enterprise
Join us for a special International Women's Day edition of Voices of Social Enterprise Leaders! In this empowering video, Lucy Findlay MBE , Emma Lower , Sarah Kingston , Kathryn Loughnan and Kerry-Ann Francis MBA MCIM FRSA share their insights on three thought-provoking questions. Discover their inspiring perspectives on challenges and triumphs. Tune in to celebrate the voices and achievements of women in the global social enterprise community.
Congratulations to our Managing Director, Lucy Findlay MBE , for being named to the WISE100 list 2024 and being nominated for the fifth consecutive year! We're proud to have her leadership and dedication recognised alongside other inspirational female social enterprise
Save The Date: HEI Conference 2024
Join us for the HEI Conference 2024 on June 12th-13th at Bath Spa University . Mark your calendars for two days of insightful discussions, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities. More details coming soon.
We are excited to share that we have launched?a new tier of our comprehensive social enterprise accreditation pathway. The Social Enterprise Silver Mark is an amplified standard of social enterprise accreditation, which demonstrates a business’ commitment to a course of continuous improvement, working towards proving social enterprise excellence. It will provide a pathway to achieving the?Social Enterprise Gold Mark; the highest standard of excellence in social enterprise.
News
We’re proud to launch our?Business Plan For Britain in Parliament today with Future Economy UK partners. This report is a roadmap for government to join us in Fixing The Future and build a stronger, fairer, greener economy – one where all of society profits.
Congratulations to the inspiring and influential women from our Mark Holders, Emma Lower from Lendology CIC , Julie Hawker, MBE, FRSA from Cosmic UK , Alison Smith from Roots Human Resources, Louise Swinden from Resonance, Michaela Buck from Mastercall Healthcare, Sarah Faber from Big Issue Invest, and Julie Norburn from Art4Space for their well-deserved recognition on the WISE100 list 2024!
Badger Health Group achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission, reflecting their commitment to excellence in patient care. The accomplishment highlights the dedication of the team and the support from Badger Member practices and system partners.
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Support The Jags Foundation 's Mother's Day campaign by donating to provide floral bouquets for bereaved mothers. Help bring comfort to those who have lost children to youth murder. Nominate a mother in need or share the campaign with your network.
Nominate yourself or someone else for a Living Wage Champion Award if you've actively promoted the Living Wage Foundation movement. Choose a category, gather evidence of your advocacy efforts, and submit your application by March 22, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be announced in April, with winners revealed at an awards ceremony in July.
Cosmic UK has introduced a digital skills programme for SMEs in Devon and Somerset, offering tailored training in key sectors like Health, Hospitality, and Clean Growth. Free training opportunities available for up to 10 staff members to boost digital proficiency and drive success in 2024. Find out more here .
Bath Spa University are running Skills Bootcamps in Agile Project Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning and UX/UI Design that are designed to upskill you into a new career in up to ten weeks. The next Skills Bootcamps take place in March. Apply here .
Events & Workshops
Experience an insightful fireside chat at John Cadbury House featuring Mark Hart and James Timpson OBE DL, Chief Executive of Timpsons Limited . James will unveil his distinctive approach to collaboration and success, emphasising employee empowerment as outlined in his latest book, "The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management."
Join Roots HR CIC on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 10am where their consultants will take you through how to promote a healthy workplace culture, and how to manage sickness absence in the workplace.? Register to attend here .
Art4Space are kicking off the first Adult Mental Health First Aid with It's a Playground on 29th Feb and 1st Mar at their studio in Stockwell. Completing their two day course for ￡325 per person, qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an experienced impact founder, or someone who wants to learn about the impact entrepreneurship space, you can find everything you need on the C3 Impact Hub!?Sign up to the C3 Impact Hub here .
THE SELBY TRUST introduces an innovative Free Enterprise Program aimed at local business owners and start-ups. Tailored streams for Start-ups and SMEs offer essential guidance, from business model creation to strategic growth, fostering networking opportunities and expert mentorship. Register here .
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To get your own news featured in these bulletins, consider applying for our social enterprise accreditations . It's quick and easy to check your eligibility and register your interest!