Category Archives: Finance

Money Talks – Unlocking Social Investment

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Harriet

Join PSEN and others on Monday 29th April at Plymouth University Rolle Building for Money Talks. Social Enterprises need to raise finance just like any other business. This unique event is a chance for social entrepreneurs to listen and meet … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Youth Enterprise Grant Funding Opens for Applications

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Harriet

RBS Group is pleased to announce that the second round of Inspiring Youth Enterprise grant funding is now open for entry. If you are a not-for-profit organisation that inspires young people to start up in business, you could be eligible … Continue reading →

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Workshop on New Funding Concept

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Harriet

A crowdfunding workshop is being staged in Plymouth to explain the concept of people uniting to finance business ventures. Crowdfunding organisation Peoplefund.it is linking with Plymouth University to pilot the workshop on Monday, March 11, from 5pm to 7pm. Peoplefund.it … Continue reading →

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£50,000 Community Cash Giveaway!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Harriet

Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC is giving away a whopping £50,000 to support health initiatives across the city. PCH is pumping the money back into the community to reinforce its core objective to ‘support people to be safe, well and at home’. … Continue reading →

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Charities Answer to Dragon’s Den – Thursday 28th February

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Harriet

The Funding Network is the charitable version of Dragon’s Den and has helped over 4000 people pledge over £4m to support more than 590 social change projects. If you’re interested in social change and fancy becoming a Dragon, then this is the event for you. … Continue reading →

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Big Society Capital Targets £100m in Investments for 2013

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Harriet

Big Society Capital plans to invest between £75m and £100m into social investors this year. To date, Big Society Capital has committed £56m to 20 social investment projects, including six social impact bonds and a number of funds for social … Continue reading →

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Big Venture Challenge

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Harriet

The Big Venture Challenge offers intensive support, powerful connections and match funding to help early stage social ventures raise investment and get to scale. For more information see: Big Venture Challenge 2013 Flyer Tweet

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Start Up Your Own Business with New Start-Up Loans

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Harriet

Start-up loans are now available to young entrepreneurs looking to start their own business. If you are: aged 18-24 living in the South West interested in starting your own business or social enterprise There may be a loan out there … Continue reading →

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Your Money AND Your Life – Can Social Enterprise Save the World?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Harriet

Plymouth Social Enterprise Network invite you to join them at ‘Your Money and Your Life’ debate on Thursday 15th November 17:30-20:30 at University of Plymouth Roland Levinsky Building. There is more focus than ever on the need for new economic … Continue reading →

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Bids Invited From Budding Social Entrepreneurs

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Harriet

GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, is backing a new Plymouth University scheme offering budding entrepreneurs up to £500 to kick-start their own social enterprise. The scheme is part of a national £2 million initiative to promote and embed … Continue reading →

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