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NEF - Efficiency SavingsThe New Economics Foundation have produced a briefing paper critiquing the validity of the efficiency savings agenda within the public sector. The briefing, titled, Unintended consequences: looks at how the efficiency agenda erodes local public services and proposes a new public benefit model to restore them.
Download the document from the link below and and for further information on the New Economics Foundation go to the NEF Website @ www.neweconomics.org
View NEF - Efficiency Savings
New Economics Foundation - 1st July |
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Social Enterprise FuturesThe Smith Institute is an independent think tank which has been set up to undertake
research and education in issues that flow from the changing relationship between social
values and economic imperatives. In recent years the institute has centred its work on the
policy implications arising from the interactions of equality, enterprise and equity.
Despite a genuine recognition of their strong record in delivering services, the take-up
of the social enterprise model across local and national government is patchy and fails
to reflect the enthusiasm with which it is discussed. The essays in this collection bring
the experiences of social entrepreneurs together with those of experts from local and
regional government, business and the charitable sectors to examine how the barriers to more widespread use of social enterprise could be surmounted.
View Social Enterprise Futures
Westall, D & Chalkey, D. (eds) - 26th June |
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The Quirk ReviewOrganisations and social entrepreneurs from Northern Ireland and the Border Counties intersted in the ongoing debate around community management and ownership of public assets will be interested to learn of a new report which provides a detailed critique on the barriers, challenges and potential to be realised through the community management of public assets in England.
The Quirk Review (led by Barry Quirk, Lewisham Council's Chief Executive Officer) is an independent review, which looked at Community Management and Ownership of Assets. The review considers how community organisations can realise tremendous potential by taking on the management and ownership of community assets.
The Review looks at the barriers which may be standing in the way of more communities managing and owning assets and recommends ways we can create an environment to encourage more community management and ownership of assets.
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Barry Quirk - 15th May |
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The Case for Better Community & Voluntary Sector Governance in IrelandThe topic of governance in voluntary and community organisations is one of the primary criteria for successful development and growth. Good Governance arrangements demonstrate organisational accountability, both to funders and other stakeholders, and best practice in compliance with relevant government regulation. In addition, many organizations recognise the contribution that an effective Board makes to organisational performance.
The Wheel and Boardmatch promoted a series of briefings and training sessions in 2006 on governance for people working in the sector. As well as offering guidance to participants in complying with legal requirements and achieving best practice in governance, the seminars generated some wide-ranging discussions about non-profit governance in Ireland today.
The Wheel and Boardmatch have gathered the content of the seminars together in the form of a very useful report that captures both the learning and the outstanding issues reported by practitioners on the ground.
Aimed at large and small organisations across the whole non-profit sector, the report will also be of interest to,
- funders of community and voluntary organisations (public and private),
- resource-organisations working to strengthen the infrastructure for the sector,
- policy-makers and regulators, and
- students of governance in Ireland
View The Case for Better Community & Voluntary Sector Governance in Ireland
The Wheel / Boardmatch Ireland - 14th February |
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Co-operative Childcare: Developing excellence in childcare servicesIf you are • Running a childcare business
• Thinking of starting one
• Providing advice and support
to childcare businesses
Co-operative Childcare can help.
Visit the Co-operatives UK website and download the co-operative childcare leaflet for further information.
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Childcare On The BorderlineA Cross Border Community Audit of the Usage and Experience of Formal and Informal Childcare Services
View Childcare On The Borderline
Mary McColgan et al - |
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DETI NI - Company FormationThis booklet explains the difference between different types of companies and the formation documents, membership, captial and officers that each requires.
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Social Capital & County Identity in IrelandIn Ireland, the county has traditionally been an important badge of identity and, despite the enormous social changes being experienced over the past decade or so, still has currency as a legitimate identification point. ... social capital involves networks and relationships which are based on trust, shared norms and values.
The authors contend, 'voluntary organisations, which are resource dependent organisations reliant on both their internal and external constituencies for their survival and sustainability. As such, the need to build relationships is key to attracting resources. In other words, voluntary organisations need to generate social capital and build strong relationships within their immediate environments to secure financial and human resources. (and) suggest that county identity is one means of generating social capital and we explore in this paper the way in which voluntary organisations use county identity to speak to their audiences in order to attract resources.
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Donoghue, F. O'Regan, A & Hughes, E. - |
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Public Procurement A Toolkit for Social EnterpriseSocial enterprises are a diverse and creative range of organisations.Their social – and often environmental – objectives, combined with their entrepreneurial flair, can provide an excellent basis for the delivery of public services to their local community and to the wide range of public sector customers and users. Several enterprises have already gained business by delivering a variety of public services for local and central government.
This Toolkit has been written to give social enterprises across the UK access to the best possible information and advice on how to win government or public sector business. Many social enterprises have told us they would welcome a source of advice and experience on public procurement which is tailored to their sector.
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Financial Management GuideIntroductory pack on Funding and Finance from NCVO,
This guide describes what is meant by ‘financial management’ and how voluntary and
community organisations can plan for, and move towards it. It outlines some sensible objectives,useful concepts and techniques for analysing situations, and guidance for actions and decisionmaking.It also highlights how all decision-making is dependent on sound judgement and outlines how financial management seeks to inform that judgement.
This is the second guide in the series that make up the Finance Hub Introductory Pack on Funding and Finance.
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Paul Bulmer, Cass Business School, City University - |
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Starting PointA guide for established Social Enterprises, Social Enterprise start-ups and Social Entrepreneurs.
This Starting Point Guide is designed to encourage those people considering setting up a social enterprise and established social
enterprises, to best utilise the abundance of resources that are available to support and develop their organisation. It is also aimed at voluntary organisations in the process of transforming and becoming a social enterprise and social entrepreneurs.
It aims to provide a brief introduction to social enterprises for those who are unfamiliar with them and provide sound practical advice and ideas. This guide will make available information about business support organisations; business advice services offered; advice on working with business support organisations; and the contracting process.
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London Social Economy Taskforce - |
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Review and Evaluation of Governace and Participation in PracticeThis report presents the results of a review of governance and participation in the charitable
and not for profit sector. It summarises the findings of a study of current understanding,
practices and approaches to participation across a broad range of community based
organisations including community projects, charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and co-operatives.
View Review and Evaluation of Governace and Participation in Practice
Co-Operatives UK - |
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The Importance of Branding for Social EnterprisesThis booklet from the Social Enterprise Partnership provides an extensive introduction to branding for Social Enterprises. It looks at what exactly do we mean by the term ‘Brand’ and how can we ensure that we develop consistently successful brands for Social Enterprise?
The booklet explores a number of themes, including;
- The four part branding process
- Brand Evaluation
- Brand Development
- Brand Realisation
- Brand Implementation
- Name Generation and
- Branding and Social Enterprise.
In addition the booklet translates the theory into practice by providing a case study using the EcoStore Social Enterprise.
View The Importance of Branding for Social Enterprises
The Social Enterprise Partnership - |
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There's more to business than you think - A Guide to Social EnterpriseThis guide is essentially a series of stories from around the UK about the amazing things that social enterprises are doing, why they have chosen the social enterprise route to do them, and how they are negotiating a range of challenges to successfully deliver their business, social and environmental goals.
The guide begins by taking a look at some basic definitions and background and ends with some more detailed information explaining the legal and financial aspects of social enterprise. A series of case study stories are also included in the document.
This document is approximately 4mb so may take some time to download.
View There's more to business than you think - A Guide to Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise Coalition - |
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ACEVO Guide to Legal FormsThis online guide will provide new and expanding third sector organisations and social enterprises with essential basic knowledge about legal structures available to them.
Using the decision tree will help organisations to understand the main features of each legal form and enable them to take that first and important step in deciding which structure best meets their needs. It also contains a number of useful links to further information and the next steps for organisations seeking to acquire a new legal form.
To access go to ACEVO Legal Form Guide
View ACEVO Guide to Legal Forms
Abbie Rumbold,Bates, Wells and Braithwaite for ACEVO - |
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In Business For Good'In Business For Good', explains how Social Firms offer a solution to providing employment for disadvantaged people.'In Business For Good' was developed in partnership with Social Firms Scotland and Social Firms Wales. The paper has been produced to help reinforce the message about Social Firms offering a solution to employability for people with a learning disability.A summary of 'In Business For Good' can be downloaded below or alternatively If you are interested in knowing more the full version of this paper is available from the Social Firms Website
View In Business For Good
Social Firms UK - |
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Introducing Funding and Finance Mini GuideIntroducing Funding and Finance for Voluntary and Community Organisations – provides a snap-shot of sector funding and basic exercises to guide organisations through the topics covered. The pocket guide is lightweight, easily slipped into a bag or pocket, and is an ideal primer for very small and new VCOs, or for those new to the concept of sustainable funding and the wider funding environment. Click the the following link to download the document 'NCVO Introducing Funding and Finance'
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The Introductory Pack on Funding and FinanceThe Introductory Pack on Funding and Finance is designed for small and medium-sized voluntary and community organisations and particularly, for the funding advisors who work with them. It is a new resource from NCVO’s Sustainable Funding Project, commissioned by the Finance Hub.
The Pack is designed to:
- Alert organisations to the funding options available to them, and to highlight key messages about financial management and sustainability.
- Provide advisors with a useful tool to use with the organisations they work with.
Each of the six guides contains practical information on a specific area of funding or finance and includes case studies, tools, and signposts to resources to assist organisations in their search for long-term financial sustainability.
Each guide can be downloaded below.
- Sustainable funding An overview of sustainability from strategic planning to understanding available income sources.
- Financial management An introduction to financial concepts, techniques and processes.
- Fundraising An overview of fundraising, from planning a fundraising strategy to engaging with donors.
- Trading A starting point for organisations that want to generate income from trading activities.
- Procurement and contracting A guide to the rules and procedures that constitute public sector procurement.
- Loans and other forms of finance An introduction and guide to accessing loan finance, listing the variety of scenarios in which loans can be used.
View The Introductory Pack on Funding and Finance
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Development Trusts Association HealthcheckThe DTA Healthcheck is the community enterprise development tool. Created through collaboration between DTA staff and development trust practitioners as a practical way to help you review how you are doing and where you want to go. The DTA Healthcheck is based on what a development trust is:
- Engaged in economic, social and environmental regeneration of a defined area or community
- Independent and aiming for self-sufficiency/not for private profit
- Community based, owned and managed
- Actively involved in partnerships between the community, voluntary, private and public sectors
You can download the document from the link below. Alternatively you can visit the Development Trusts Association website for further information.
View Development Trusts Association Healthcheck
Development Trusts Association - |
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Creggan Community Enterprises Case StudySet up in 1991 as a social economy initiative based on co-operative principals and values in Creggan Estate – a part of Derry recognised to be one of the most deprived parts of Northern Ireland – Creggan Enterprises Limited (CEL) is a shining example of community self-help.
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Public Procurement Frequently Asked Questions GuideThis guide is divided in 3 parts which correspond to the different steps involving a public procurement procedure (before, during and after the submission of a bid). A separate section with references is provided at the end of the document.
For further information go to the Euro Info Centre
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Euro Info Centre - |
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Public Procurement Made EasyThis guide contains a basic explanation of terminology used in tenders and other terms of reference as well as relevant information in the area of public procurement. It gives a short overview and explanatory notes so as to provide SMEs with the basic skills in this field.
For further information go to the Euro Info centre
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Euro Info Centre - |
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Public Procurement DirectivesFollowing the publication of the new Directives on public procurement the 30th of April 2004, the public procurement Working Group prepared a fact sheet to emphasize the new provisions of the Directives. It also gives an overview of the new procedures and techniques.
For further information go to the Euro Info centre
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Euro Info Centre - |
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Financial Management GuideIntroductory pack on Funding and Finance from NCVO ,
This guide describes what is meant by ‘financial management’ and how voluntary and
community organisations can plan for, and move towards it. It outlines some sensible objectives,useful concepts and techniques for analysing situations, and guidance for actions and decisionmaking.It also highlights how all decision-making is dependent on sound judgement and outlines how financial management seeks to inform that judgement.
This is the second guide in the series that make up the Finance Hub Introductory Pack on Funding and Finance.
View Financial Management Guide
Paul Bulmer, Cass Business School, City University - |
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DETI Social Economy SurveyFindings from the Department for Enterprise Trade and Investment Social Economy Branch survey of Social Economy Enterprises in Northern Ireland.
The main objective of DETI’s first piece of research into SEEs in NI was to help increase understanding and thereby raise awareness of SEEs in Northern Ireland.
The main aim was to collect information on the size of a known group of SEEs in NI (including date of establishment, employment, volunteers, turnover, profit and sources of income). The research was not expected to provide a definitive measure of employment
or turnover for the sector but rather to provide baseline data on a sub-group of SEEs, which would increase understanding of the profile of this type of enterprise and enable future monitoring of change.
A further aim was to seek the consent of these SEEs to include their contact details and information about their products or services on a publicly available database.
View DETI Social Economy Survey
DETI Social Economy Branch & Statistics & Research Branch - |
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Glossary of Financial TermsIt is as its name suggests, a glossary of financial terms, from Accountability to Working Capital.
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Community Enterprise Limited - |
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