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NEWSLETTER—SEPTEMBER
Reg Office The Factory Skatepark,15 Balunie Drive, Dundee, DD4 8PS. Scottish Charity SC043943
Company Registration no. SC401913
New member!
DSEN are delighted to announce New Pathways CIC as a new member to DSEN’s network (formerly an Aspiring member). New Pathways provides a home repair service that offers cus-tomers quality services for affordable rates with the social cause to help vulnerable adults from homelessness.
Their service will provide solutions for any home repair, emergency or maintenance job - their slogan, “no job too small”. Income received is invested into providing support services that help house vulnerable adults and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Customers can expect New Pathways Handyman Services to help with almost any job around the home. Work is split between experienced profes-sionals who are qualified and pvg checked to perform jobs ranging from fixing leaking pipes, installation of shelves and cosmetic enhance-ments such as wallpapering and tiling.
To know more about New Pathways CIC click
here
One Digital
DSEN are delighted in welcoming One Digital Participants and the wider third sector to a digital meet up! We would like to invite Third Sector Organisations based in Dundee to join us for a few hours to hear guest speakers, partake in group discussions and networking on the Wednesday 5 October from 1pm to 4pm at RSS Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA
For more information and to book your place,
click here
ASE Meeting
An enjoyable and valua-ble meeting at our Aspir-ing Enterprise evening workshop with Caroline MCKenna. To know more about Caroline’s work and her organisation,
Charity Peeks, click here
DSEN Staff
Elaine Hogg our Office Manager is moving on and pursuing a new career. We wish her the best.
WELCOME to the September Newsletter
Message from DSEN
This September Newsletter will be a special release, dedicated to the Social Enterprise Conference Dundee 2016, at West Park Conference & Events - 27th October, in recognition of the dedication and hard work of Social Enterprises based and serving the people and communities of Dundee. The Con-ference includes speakers Professor Cam Donaldson, Josh Littlejohn, Andrew Jackson, Sue John and more to come, along with a social enterprise awards, followed by a workshop from Professor Cam
Donaldson and networking. More news on past and current awards and social enterprises click here.
If you are interested in these coming events and more, follow us on our Facebook and Website. Navigate the updated newsletter, any queries about the new format please contact:
Raymond Chan – [email protected]
Editors
Susan Morris
Raymond Chan
DSEN team
Susan Smith
Chief Executive
Angus Greenshields,
Development Officer
Sheila Newcombe,
Development Officer
Susan Morris,
Project assistant/
Admin
Raymond Chan,
Social Media Intern
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Reg Office The Factory Skatepark,15 Balunie Drive, Dundee, DD4 8PS. Scottish Charity SC043943
Company Registration no. SC401913
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Social Enterprise Dundee 2016 – Conference Bags
In recognition and celebration of the excellent work and outstanding commitment to the delivery of excellent services for the people of Dundee, we are proud to announce Social Enterprise Conference Dundee 2016.
This is only made possible through the dedication and hard work of social enterprise organisations like you. We hope that you will be able to join us in adding to the value of the conference through contributing your organisation’s products. We are specifically seeking consumable goods related to Dundee but if you are able to provide alternative products we would very much like to hear from you. We expect upwards of 120 delegates, providing an excellent means to market not only your products but also your organisation.
Any support will be highly appreciated by us, Dundee City Council and Dundee Partnership. If you have any queries please contact Eric Peebles, [email protected]
Social Enterprise Dundee 2016 – Award nominations Deadline: 23rd September 2016
Following the recent success of OSCA awards and the nominations of our members at the Courier awards this is your chance to put yourself forward for our own Dundee awards. Cash Prizes and a chance to promote your work to the conference. The four categories are:
Nomination form can be found here. The Awards will take place on Thursday, 27 October 2016 during the conference at the
West Park Conferencing & Events, Dundee.
For more information, contact DSEN, [email protected] 01382 504848
Category 1
Best New Start-up - New entrants who have been trading for 12 months and less.
Category 2
Best Innovative Idea - Use of creative solutions to overcome business
or social challenges.
Category 3
Best Social Impact - Delivery of services aimed at improving the lives of
services users and communities.
Category 4
Best Environmental Impact - Commitment to introduce healthier work-
places, more efficient services or provide that deliver environmental benefits.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE DUNDEE 2016
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Company Registration no. SC401913
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Printed Directory for SE Conference Pack
The DSEN 2015-2016 printed directory will soon be revised. If you want amendments to your current service category, description or contact details please contact us as soon as possible. For those who wish to remain within the directory but have not yet renewed their membership – please get in touch as soon as possible. Please contact Angus Greenshields, [email protected], 01382 504848
Dundee and Angus Leisure Card
Convention Dundee & Angus are looking for new partners to add even more fantastic exclusive offers to the Dundee and Angus Leisure Card. You can view the offers which are currently available within the following link: http://www.conventiondundeeandangus.co.uk/dundeeandangusleisurecard.php It’s free and easy to sign up with no commission charges. Card offers are available to the international line up of conference delegates and accompanying friends and family who visit Dundee and Angus every year and, through our work with partners at key entry points to the destination, we tap into others visiting the area on holiday, travel-ling to see family and friends, cruise ship passengers, the travel trade and more. Taking an entry on the Dundee and Angus Leisure Card is an opportunity to:
Upload as many offers and benefits as you ’d like
Be part of a marketing campaign that reaches an international audience, not just conference delegates and accompanying friends and family
Raise the profile of your business, as well as the destination
Maximise opportunities for visitors to get to know and love Dundee and Angus by taking advantage of exclusive offers and extending their stay in the region
Support efforts to secure more conference business in the future by enhancing delegates’ experiences
Should you wish to provide any offers, please visit their website here to submit your offers.
Please note that images will need to be emailed to Debbie Ree, [email protected]
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE DUNDEE 2016
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ACOSVO
Leadership Exchange Event Date: 20th September Time: 10:30am—12:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre , Baluniefield Police Scotland, DD4 8UT Dundee
This free event is designed to give you more information about the Leadership Exchange Programme, as well as the opportunity to network with other leaders interested in an exchange. You can join the programme here without needing to attend an event, and there is no obligation to join after the event. This event is open to leaders at middle, senior, and executive level from all sec-tors (public, private, third) in Scotland.
For more information, please visit ACOSVO website where you can complete the application form for the programme, view the list of current applicants, and watch two videos featuring previ-ous Leadership Exchange participants describing their experiences. For any questions about the pro-gramme, contact Emma Galloway, [email protected].
Just Enterprise
Budgeting for your Organisation & Funding Applications
Date: 29th September Time: 9:00am—4pm Venue: Perth, PKAVS
This is a full day participative course on budgeting. All course materials including linked spreadsheets will be made available to delegates following attendance at the course. Course contents include:
How to construct an Income & Expenditure Budget
How to construct a cash flow budget
How to adapt these models to show funders why you need their intervention and the financial effect it will have on your organisation
This is a practical course and delegates will be required to bring along a calculator and writing materials. Constructing a budget for Income & Expenditure and for cash flow is also covered in our
2-day Finance for Practitioners course. To book your place click here
Future events
8th November - Social Impact Measuring at Perth ,PKAVS
29th November - Market research: A Beginners Guide at Dundee, Dundee Carers Centre
To see more Just Enterprise events click here
Events
Dundee Social
Enterprise Network
Members if you have an
event or course that
could be of interest to
social enterprises then
please contact
Raymond Chan so that
we can work together to
promote it.
We have a vacancies
section on the DSEN
website where we can
advertise member
organisations’
vacancies at no cost to
your business.
Meetings
Events
Programmes
Further Dates
FORTHCOMING NETWORK MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES
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A social enterprise which provides a supportive, real work environment for young people.
www.helmtraining.co.uk
Block 2 - Unit 11 - Mid Wynd - Dundee - DD1 4JG
Spick & Spanners is a social enterprise garage trading in Dundee, as part of Helm Training. Based in
Mid Wynd, Dundee, the service have a great range of modern equipment including a brand new diag-
nostic machine, and deal with all your car maintenance, servicing and valet needs.
“Our experienced mechanic Malcolm prides himself on a straightforward relationship with all his cus-
tomers, providing fixed prices with no hidden charges, and he will always take time to explain options
and give you a clear assessment of what is needed.”
Malcolm carefully supervises all work himself, while maximising the
learning opportunities for students in this very popular work place-
ment. The garage is designed to not only provide a valuable service,
but also introduce students to the automotive industry, providing practical work experience,
qualifications and support with apprenticeship opportunities.
“When you bring your car in, not only will you get a great job, done well, and for a fair price,
but you know you will also be helping us make a real difference to a young person's future in
Dundee.”
Contact Malcolm, [email protected]
Or 07521 482291 / 01382 224464 for prices and availability. For more information click HERE
With the baking skills of the Angus Federation of the Womens Institute ably assisted by pupils from
the Harris Academy, the new pop up tea room marquee proved very popular at this year’s Flower
and Food Festival. The success was brought and organised by Transform Community Development.
Kat Mansi, Director, Transform Community Development said: “Arch Catering is a project of Trans-
form Community Development set up as a social enterprise activity to raise funds for the charity and
provide valuable work experience for some of its clients.”
For more information on Transform’s activities click here
UPDATES FROM AROUND THE NETWORK
Mechanic Malcolm and a
student on the case
In the works
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Company Registration no. SC401913
EVENTS MEMBERSHIP CONTACT US FUNDING DIRECTORY
INTERACTIVE TABS
Think Big Competition Opening soon
If you are a business (includes social enterprises), trading for more than 12 months you may be interested in applying to the Think Big Competition which will open on 12th September 2016. A Big prize fund and two categories to apply to - New Business and Business Growth, for the latest updates follow www.dundeeandangus.ac.uk/enterprise/ and here at DSEN For more information contact Pauline McDonald, [email protected] or 01241 432722
Dundee Futures Fund Next funding deadline: Tuesday 1st November 2016
From October 2015 to date, The Dundee Futures Fund has received a diverse and positive base of
grant applications of which many are further developing their ideas, services and social impact.
Open to early stage social enterprises, and aspiring social enterprises, Dundee Futures Fund aims to provide;
Support for start-up and early stage social enterprises in Dundee
Feasibility Grant – to help you test the feasibility of your idea, and inform the development of your business plan.
Main Grant— for applicants based within Dundee City area, or proposed Social Enterprise to be based within Dundee City area and demonstrate the impact of their work for Dundee through a strong business case.
In addition to DSEN staff support, additional support is provided through legal surgeries, spe-cialist workshops (eg marketing, market research) and 6 days of training from the Social Enterprise Academy through their Develop Your Social Enterprise course.
For more information contact Sheila Newcombe, [email protected] or 01382 504848
Dundee Future Fund
A range of support is
available to help you
develop your social
enterprise idea. A
grant to help you test
your idea and guide
the developments of
your business plan.
Applications are also
open for a main grant.
In addition to the grants
support includes spe-
cialists training,
marketing support and
legal surgeries.
Contact:
01382 504848
FUNDING AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
GET IN TOUCH
Enquiries from individuals and groups that would like to become members of the network are
always welcome, and they should contact Susan Smith to find out more. If you know of a business
or project that might be interested in joining the network or would like to be added to the directo-
ry, please contact us. We are also keen to support projects and organisations that are considering
becoming a social enterprise through our ‘Aspiring Social Enterprise’ membership category.
Office
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Website
www.dundeesen.org
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