Social Enterprise Network Project launch 4 July 2013

Kim Harper CEO Community Action Derby

Project development A long process of developing the project Applying for ERDF PA2 funding and being contracted Project live April 2013 and staff in post June 2013

Setting the scene Charities/CIC’s most trade like businesses The social enterprise sector is growing Locally & nationally there is less grant funding available Sector needs to move towards contract delivery to support core public sector services The challenges are working together in partnerships or consortium

Government initiatives that impact on sector Social Value Act Localism Development of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS) Reorganisation of NHS - CCG’s

Three primary aims of the project Network - peer support inter trading access to speakers and mentors Consortia development – supporting the sector to come together to increase its trading and establish formal partnerships. Cost reductions – shared services bulk purchasing

Session 1 - Questions for the table discussions What are your reasons for attending today event? What can you and your organisation bring to the table? What are your hopes for social enterprise in the city, and this project? Please spend 10 minutes discussing these points, and then write these on the sheet provided.

Session 2 - Feedback from table discussions Has anything you’ve heard at today event changed your mind about Why you came How you can get involved What your future hopes are for social enterprise in the city, and this project Please spend 10 minutes discussing these points, and then write these points on the sheet provided.

What happens next? Use the feedback from this event to develop future project activity Continue to engage with others Create a useful web based resource for the network Ensure meetings are useful

Thank you for coming today. Have a safe journey home.