1. the leading agency for the local voluntary and community sector in the city of Derby... owned by the charity, to act as its trading arm to generate income

2. Began in 1972 Approx 20 staff Advises and supports local voluntary and community organisations to grow and prosper Committed to enhancing life in Derby through voluntary action Started in October 2009 CIC – community interest company Main purpose is to create surplus for the charity Main delivery is welfare to work Social enterprise development Employer Supported Volunteering

3. Work Programme CV preparation Interview Techniques One to one support Information, Advice & Guidance Work Experience including: agriculture catering office work retail warehousing 12 months unemployed, from Derby, claiming benefits

4. Employer Supported Volunteering Corporate Social Responsibility Matching private business to local voluntary groups Team Challenges Project Work, eg IT, Marketing, work with young people Contact:- Thom Kellogg 01332 227736

5. Social Enterprise Network To encourage and stimulate growth Next meeting 26 January, 12 – 2pm at QUAD Funding application To promote inter- trading and partnerships To book:- Kath Cawdell 01332 227733