NEWS FROM PSEN
Towards a smart and inclusive Plymouth
Guest writer Alex Aurigi – Professor of Urban Design, University of Plymouth - explores what being a smart city could mean for Plymouth The expression ‘smart city’ is becoming popularised, even if...
Plymouth Social Enterprise Network Co-ordinator and Activator
Are you passionate about making the world a better place through business? If the answer is YES then Plymouth Social Enterprise Network NEEDS YOU! Plymouth Social Enterprise Network (PSEN) is...
One Year In: Reviewing the Social Enterprise City Strategy
In late 2020 we published a strategy to develop social enterprise in Plymouth. We have reviewed progress over the last year. The full review can be found here. Highlights include: ...
PSEN Statement on Levelling Up
There is a bewildering array of policies, concepts, missions and announcements in the Levelling Up report. Is the glass half full? We welcome some of the overarching ambition around ‘levelling up’ –...
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IMPACT: What does PSEN do?
A lot of Plymouth Social Enterprise Network's activities happen in the 'foreground' like our fabulous annual Social Enterprise City Festival; the content we share with over 7,000 subscribers across...
Treading Lightly ?
Meeting the challenge it’s now almost impossible to avoid the impacts of climate change. Everything from extreme weather to rising sea levels, changes in biodiversity and health risks will have an...
What is the ‘State of Us’?
Powerful Communities and Economic Democracy By Gareth Hart, Director Iridescent Ideas CIC and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network with Ed Whitelaw, Real Ideas and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network...
Top writing tips for your business
When you're writing for your audiences it can be hard to get the right tone. Louise Manico from Manico PR has written a blog to give you some top writing tips to help make sure your communications...
Plymouth recognised as a Top 10 place to start a business
Plymouth is a top 10 place for business when you're starting out according to recent research by StartupsGeek.com. Their research shows that businesses starting up in in Plymouth have an advantage...
Celebrating the best social entrepreneurs of 2020 – The Social Entrepreneur Index
The Social Entrepreneur Index 2020 campaign has wrapped up with the publication of the Index report, celebrating the social impact, creativity and innovation of 55 of the UK’s most inspiring social...
Another year another Social Enterprise City festival: So what?
Gareth Hart, Director of PSEN, reflects on another week of social enterprise events and several ‘firsts’ “Well delivered, practical, really helpful, brought clarity to my thinking, directly relevant...
Why are we launching a social enterprise strategy for Plymouth?
Last week we launched an ambitious five-year plan for social enterprise in Plymouth. Why did we do this and why now? Plymouth Social Enterprise Network (PSEN) believes that developing social...
Social enterprise should own the table
Last week we attended three important meetings and promoted Plymouth’s social enterprises. The first was Plymouth Resurgam Growth Board. At this meeting we heard from Public Health about the latest...