1. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE A few useful things to know WSCC Social Enterprise Fund 2013-14 Barbara Beaton Social Enterprise Advisor ILM Level 5 Diploma in Social Enterprise Support - WSSEN Ana Fajardo Development Manager, Economic Development - WSCC

2. Definition ‘A social enterprise is a BUSINESS with PRIMARILY SOCIAL OBJECTIVES whose surpluses are PRINCIPALLY REINVESTED for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners' (DTI, 2002).

3. What does Social Enterprise look like? Many different shapes, sizes and sectors Social goals and objectives A business selling products or services Principle activity focusses on “trade” Aligning social and commercial objectives Profits and surpluses reinvested Assets held for the benefit of the community

4. Mid Sussex Wood Recycling Project www.midsussexwoodrecycling.btck.co.uk

5. Blueprint 22 www.blueprint22.org.uk

6. And many more…

7. Finance and Social Enterprise Money Trading Income Loans Equity Grants In Kind Voluntary Contribution Benefits in kind equipment Corporate

8. Why Social Enterprise? Trading creates unrestricted income Freedom from fundraising? The social enterprise brand Fits with policy objectives Innovative and responsive to need A sustainable funding model? Business linking with community and stakeholders

9. Support with: Support with: Business Planning; Managing aspirations; Providing ideas; Networking; Events; Lobbying West Sussex Social Enterprise Network (WSSEN) 1-2-1 support from qualified Social Enterprise Advisor Specialist training and workshops Thematic events Opportunities to network Study visits Bulletin Website www.wssen.org.uk

10. Support available from the Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) Support available from the Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) Arun & Chichester, Adur, Horsham, East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, Crawley, Worthing Confidential conversation around your proposal; insight gathering and ‘horizon scanning’ Knowledge of existing projects, groups and organisations and policies affecting your idea Guidance on sourcing funding and gathering evidence and making applications Links to; networks, other organisations, potential partners, experience etc.

11. SEF Guidelines Up to £300,000 available this financial year!

12. Previous Projects Blueprint 22 Worthing CVS Ferring County Centre Work This Way Graffham Village Shop Association West Sussex Credit Union The Arc Hubs

13. SEF DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 21 st AUGUST 2013 at 5pm

14. What this fund is for: Start up or grow Income generation Benefits to the community and the environment (social objectives at the core) To be delivered in West Sussex SEF GUIDELINES

15. Who can bid for this fund? Social Enterprises Voluntary and Community organisations Private sector Individuals SEF GUIDELINES

16. What the fund is NOT for: Current activities or projects Retrospective activity Feasibility studies If it duplicates If it discriminates If you are not legally compliant SEF GUIDELINES

17. Selection process: SEF GUIDELINES 1. Proposal is checked against criteria 2. Panel of experts (WSCC Members and experts) 3. Recommendations made to Cabinet Member for Finance for final decision

18. Deadline 21 st August 2013Panel to meet …Report to Member of FinanceDecisions announced …Payments made … SEF GUIDELINES Timeline:

19. READ THE GUIDELINES Make sure you and your proposal are ELIGIBLE Make sure you have filled in the APPLICATION FORM and FINANCIAL SPREADSHEET Submit the Application Form and Financial Spreadsheet by the deadline - 21 st AUGUST 2013 FILL IN ALL THE SECTIONS - we will not ask you twice Use the CHECKLIST at the end of the Application Form Stick to the number of words Ensure you have SIGNED the forms SEF APPLICATION FORM

20. A clear and concise business proposal with social objectives Setting out what, who, how, why, and when - well explained-answer the Qs Your Unique Selling Point Clear picture of the finances - short and longer term

21. Linkage to WSCC performance framework Identification of the social impact and how this will be evidenced Legal and regulatory formalities SEF APPLICATION FORM

22. Remember: THIS IS A COMPETITIVE PROCESS SEF APPLICATION FORM

23. Further support for your proposal WSSEN: Social enterprise advisor You local CVS Send queries to: social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.uk social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.uk Info and contacts: www.wssen.org.uk

24. Barbara Beaton, SEA, WSSEN Barbara.beaton@sandpiperbusiness.co.uk 01424 893698 / 07889 888804 Ana Fajardo, WSCC Social.enterprise@westsussex.gov.ukCONTACTS Your can also contact your local CVS: Adur Voluntary Action: 01903 854980 info@adurva.orginfo@adurva.org Crawley CVS: 01293 657000 info@crawleycvs.orginfo@crawleycvs.org East Grinstead CVS: 01342 328080 mandy@egcvs.co.ukmandy@egcvs.co.uk Horsham CVS: 01403 255277 managerhacvs@hacvs.orgmanagerhacvs@hacvs.org Mid Sussex South CVS: 01444 258102 info@msscvs.org.ukinfo@msscvs.org.uk Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester: 01243 840305 admin@vaac.org.ukadmin@vaac.org.uk Worthing CVS: 01903 528620 worthingcvs@btconnect.comworthingcvs@btconnect.com