Making it happen for Social Enterprise in the North West
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th November 2011
University of Manchester, Chancellors Hotel, Fallow Field Manchester, M14 6ZT
Action for Social Enterprise 2011 is a unique event in the North West Social Enterprise calendar, run for and by social entrepreneurs!
We can help you:
- Start or grow a sustainable business √
- Find some funding or resources √
- Have access to business support √
- Meet social and business leaders √
- Influence public sector commissioners and procurement √
In partnership with the University of Manchester Manchester Enterprise Centre.
We're delighted to recieve a Global Entrepreneurship Week High Impact Badge of Honour for 2011!
Action for Social Enterprise is not a talking shop.
“ .. quite different from other conferences, lots of opportunities to get some real groundwork done.” Julie- UnLtd – 2010 delegate
You will work hard on your business, learning and doing throughout the event.
“The more you learn the more you earn” Brian Tracy – Motivational Speaker
So expect to work on your personal development, your organisation and your contribution to society.
“It was a top quality event. A great opportunity to reflect on my own practice.”
Richard – MMU – SEAD 2011 Delegate
You will go away from the event with new tools, new perspectives and real actions that you can implement.
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You can secure your workshop choices by clicking here to register your place
You’ll meet people who can help you take the next growth steps.
There will be a high expert to delegate ratio. This enables delegates from across the spectrum of Social Enterprises, Local Authorities and the NHS to tap into a wealth of support and advice;
“It’s been good, that combination of being able to meet people and networking with actual information that is going to help me and my business.”
Paul – Breakstate Solutions – 2010 delegate
“… a really good event…I’ve met lots of people, lots of links..I can build things with…top quality event.” Richard – MMU – 2010 delegate
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You can secure your workshop choices by clicking here to register your place
Take 5 easy steps…
Step 1 – Participate in growth workshops
With over 14 workshops available over two days, you’ll find more than one to suit your business or personal development needs. Run by cross-industry experts, you will work on examples relevant to your social business. You will be guided to key actions you can implement on your return to make an immediate impact!
• If you’re just thinking about setting up a social enterprise and you want advice on how to choose the right legal structure for your social business.
• If you’re developing your social enterprise and need to understand how to win public sector contracts, how to get investment and attract more customers.
• If you’re growing your social enterprise and want to understand how to grow without compromising your social values and maximise the potential of your people.
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Step 2 – By getting top tips from leading social entrepreneurs
Lord Andrew Mawson- one of the foremost UK social entrepreneurs and author (Mawson Partnership) will be our main speaker on Friday 25th November. He established the Bromley-Brow centre 25 years ago. Internationally renowned it is now frequently used by government as a national exemplar for integrated healthcare and the regeneration of communities. Learn what it takes to bring communities together and make a lasting impact.
You will also hear from other social entrepreneurs like…
Fay Selvan (CEO) of Big Life Group which includes innovative social enterprises such as The Big Issue in the North, Open Door primary care service and the Kath Locke Centre – the first primary care centre in the country to be run as a social enterprise. She will share her success journeys with you to help inspire and motive you to reach your goals!
“…have made some superb connections, some interesting content, some great people.”
Richard- The Mustard Tree, 2010 delegate
Step 3 – Join in and influence the debate on Localism & the ‘Big Society’- creating a practical model for Greater Manchester
Led by Dr. Martin Henery, University of Manchester, a select group of senior executives, leading academics and social entrepreneurs will explore opportunities and trends for social enterprise solutions. If you’re seeking more information on the Localism agenda hear from speakers from IPPR North and Hope Street CIC and others who will provide updates and lead on discussions.
“…it was a thought provoking day that showed me how I could start to work with social enterprises. I also learnt lessons from other commissioners about process which reassured me about my own council's processes.”
Commissioning Manager, Trafford Council, 2010 Delegate
You will also hear case studies on how social entrepreneurs are working with the private and social housing sector at the heart of the ‘Big Society’ across the North West. This seminar style workshop will be interactive and provide public sector commissioners, academics and interested social leaders with practical exercises to explore models that can be developed post event to support social entrepreneurs.
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Step 4 – By Pitching In for Investment & Resources
A selected number of social business leaders will be assisted to pitch for investment and specialist skills. If you are looking for finance for your social enterprise or marketing and design expertise don’t miss your opportunity to meet our special panel of investors and public sector commissioners.
Our panel includes a representative from, Viv-id, an award winning creative marketing agency in Manchester, offering two support packages worth over £2K and the Angels Den- the largest network of private investors across Europe and Asia, who are offering access to private capital and expertise.
The session will be led by David Dawes, formerly a nurse and founding member of 4 social enterprises (including Entrepreneurs CIC and Preponline) over the last 8 years. David has successfully gained investment and funding for numerous ventures and knows what investors are looking for. He will also run a practice session for social enterprises looking to pitch for investment.
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Step 5 – Intelligent Networking & Exhibitions
There will be plenty of networking opportunities to help you build positive business relationships. We will also arrange lunch dates for delegates seeking people who can make a difference to their social business.
The emphasis is on making personal connections that will help you and your organisation on a one to one basis. Also over 2 days you will have lots of opportunities to check out a range of specialist services available to support your social business from our limited number of exhibitors.
"…the event was very useful and provided me with some good networking opportunities" Delegate SEAD 2010
Why should you attend Action for Social Enterprise 2011?
We created a massive impact in our first year, so we expect this year, with our exciting line up of speakers, workshops, business growth opportunities and our emphasis on practical, high quality and intimate learning and a strictly limited number of delegates per day to be a sell-out event. Book now to guarantee your place at this key Social Enterprise event.
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You can secure your workshop choices by clicking here to register your place
How to register
"The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer". – Nolan Bushnell
You can secure your workshop choices by clicking here to register your place
Ticket prices to suit all budgets
| MEMBER'S STANDARD TICKETS | |
| 1/2 day | £50.00 |
| 1 day | £75.00 |
| 2 day | £138.00 |
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1 delegate @ 1 day plus 1 extra delegate @ ½ day ticket ONLY £125.00
| NON MEMBER'S STANDARD TICKETS | |
| 1/2 day | £75.00 |
| 1 day | £125.00 |
| 2 day | £190.00 |
Save money with a bundle offer
Bundle offer 1 delegate @ 1 day plus 1 extra delegate @ ½ day ticket ONLY £190.00
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Need more information?
Call 0845 468 2126 for more information or please email info@socialsolutionsacademy.co.uk
“Get involved with Social Solutions Academy, it’s a great bunch of people…a fantastic thing to get involved with if you’re interested in social change and the social agenda, it’s just a really good thing, I can’t recommend it enough.”
Richard – 2010 Delegate