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	<description>BRIGHTSPACE is a unique concept of a not-for-profit Social Enterprise Park conveniently located near the centre of Ipswich for organisations and individuals driven by a social purpose. BRIGHTSPACE is for people looking for offices within an innovative space with others of like mind, who are concerned with tackling the social, environmental, cultural and economic challenges faced by communities today. Enthusiastic and motivated social enterprises need facilities to match their needs. BRIGHTSPACE is unique in its philosophy and in the support it provides to tenants. It offers flexible and affordable office space supplemented with a comprehensive range of business, IT and administrative support from like minded people.</description>
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	<copyright>Suffolk ACRE</copyright>
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	<title>Social Enterprise Support in Suffolk </title>
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	On the Right Track
	The actions of local people to save Trimley Station, from demolition have steamed ahead at the start of 2012 with the incorporation of a new company The Trimley Station Community Trust, which is taking on a two year lease on the buildings, to finalise development plans.
	Barry Henson Community Support Manager at Suffolk ACRE said
	&ldquoWe have been working with the group for some time and in addition to writing the business plan, which showed the current owners Network Rail, it could become a credible community resource, we are helping the company secure funding.&rdquo
	Plans will see the station, which ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Suffolk Social Enterprise Launches Scheme to Save ££ on Oil</title>
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	A Suffolk social enterprise has, this month, launched a new group buying company to bring cheaper heating oil to social enterprises, households, businesses and communities across the whole of the County.&nbsp &nbsp
	Suffolk ACRE Community Buying Ltd aims to harness the purchasing power of Suffolk&rsquos 400 or so rural villages that are without mains gas, to make significant price savings through oil companies delivering to several addresses in one community on the same day.
	&ldquoNot only will the new scheme be good for individuals, communities and&nbsp rural businesses, the environment will also benefit with more efficient tanker routes the fewer tankers there ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Suffolk Social Entrepreneur New Year Honours</title>
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	New Year Honours
	Congratulations to Anesta Newson CEO and founder of The Bridge Project in Sudbury who is to receive an MBE for services to adults with intellectual disabilities.
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Suffolk Social Enterprise Steps inot Molly Dancing</title>
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	The Milkmaid Folk Arts Centre CIC has been set up to give Suffolk a centre where people from all backgrounds age and origins, whether disabled or able-bodied, can meet to experience, learn and enjoy the world of music, drama and art through tutorials, workshops, concerts and therapy in an enjoyable social setting.
	This winter they are embarking on a brand new activity for disadvantaged members of the club and reviving the old art of Molly Dancing as part of their regular monthly gig at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
	Originating in East Anglia, Molly Dancing is similar to Morris Dancing but ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tendering Process in Suffolk Training</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	This training day aims to support local organisations with tendering for service contracts with Suffolk County Council by increasing understanding and knowledge of the tender process and boosting confidence in completing the tender process effectively. The course will take place on Monday 20 February 2012&nbsp 9.30am &ndash 4.00pm in Ipswich. For further information, or to book a place please contact katrina.browningsuffolk.gov.uk
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title> New Suffolk play tackles Substance Misuse</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Sammy&rsquos Room is an exciting new play and discussion workshop with the power to transform attitudes and understanding of substance misuse. Written by Red Rose Chain&rsquos Artistic Director Joanna Carrick, the play is available for performances between January 23rd and February 10th 2012.
	Sammy&rsquos Room will perform at schools, community venues and at Red Rose Chain&rsquos studio at Gippeswyk Hall in Ipswich during its three-week run. As well as giving young people the tools to help them make informed choices about drugs, the play is also designed to engage professionals who work with young people, to develop their understanding of substance ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title> National Award and £10,000 for Suffolk Social Enterprise</title>
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	A Suffolk&nbsp social enterprise, which refurbishes and recycles hospital equipment for developing countries, has won the British Chambers of Commerce&rsquos Sustainability Award.
	In addition, the judges were so impressed with the company&rsquos unique approach, that they also named it as a runner-up for the Outstanding Business Achievement Award, earning a &pound10,000 cash prize.
	Aid to Hospitals Worldwide, based in Bury St Edmunds, will be spending the &pound10,000 on an additional truck so that volunteers can collect even more equipment. They are also planning to work more closely with their overseas customers to make sure that they will be sourcing the equipment that&39s ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Suffolk CIC Runs Flashmob Protest </title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Suffolk Circle CIC.a membership organisation for people over 50 in the west of the county, staged a mini flashmob protest in Bury this month to highlight how Christmas giving could be more worthwhile. A handful of the 293 members marched with banners to Suffolk Circle HQ, where unwanted gifts from last year were donated to the Gatehouse, a West Suffolk charity dedicated to helping those in material and emotional need. The aim of the protest called &ldquoNo More Socks&rdquo was to raise awareness of the CIC and to encourage more useful seasonal gifts
	&nbsp
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Enterprise and Tax FREE Tax Help in Suffolk</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Are you thinking of setting up a Social Enterprise&nbsp Did you know HM Revenue and Customs provides free help to new and small businesses
	HMRC&rsquos network of Business Education &amp Support Teams can help you understand your responsibilities and give you the confidence to get it right, first time.&nbsp Whether you are new to self-employment or payroll, they offer a range of free workshops and seminars covering subjects such as Income Tax, National Insurance, PAYE and VAT.
	To book on to a course, contact the Bookings Line on 0845 603 2691 or go online at www.hmrc.gov.ukbst
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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Suffolk Social Enterprise Could Help Troubled Families</title>
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	David Cameron says he is to &quotget to grips&quot with tackling England&39s most troubled families by pledging a network of troubleshooters with families getting one dedicated worker rather than a &quotstring of well-meaning, disconnected officials&quot and a Suffolk Social Enterprise believes it can play a key part in the new network through its established Inclusion &amp Neighbourhood management System E-CINS .
	E-CINS, developed by Lowestoft based Empowering Communities CIC, works as an information reservoir and sharing cloud which sits above county and the existing land based systems operated by all the various organisations which provide intervention services.. This non commercial, ground ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Enterprises Move Forward with help from SuffolkACRE</title>
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	Local people were celebrating in Somersham on National Social Enterprise Day 2011 as the first sod was turned by Councillor Julia Truelove to mark the start of the new building which will become Somersham Community Shop CIC.
	The steering group, which has been working for four years on the project, expect the building to be up in about three months and are hoping to open for Easter 2012
	SuffolkACRE&rsquos community support manager Barry Henson said
	&ldquo We were pleased to support the development of the project by helping with both grant funding and cashflow forecasting and in the early stages gave advice on ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Enterprises can be Part of NEW  Health Directory</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Get into the New Suffolk Mental Health Directory
	This Directory is for anyone who wants to know what services exist to help someone improve their mental health and wellbeing. Suffolk Mind is piloting the new Suffolk Mental Health Directory, funded by the Suffolk Mental Health Partnership Trust. The directory is for service users, health and social care practitioners seeking information on services currently available for Suffolk. If you are not listed in the directory and want to be, please email jax.devonshirewestsuffolkmind.org.uk . A link to the directory is at&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp httpwww.suffolkmind.org.uk
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Social Enterprise Legal Structures</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Aimed at individuals or organisations who want to find out more about social enterprise legal structures, this course is particularly useful for people wanting to set up their own social enterprise but is also appropriate for existing organisations looking at becoming a social enterprise.

	Social Enterprise Legal Structures 7 March 10am-4pm

	This 2012 Brightspace Social Enterprise Training programme is supported by the BIG Lottery which enables us to offer these valuable courses at a considerably reduced rate for start-ups, existing charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises based in Suffolk. For private or public sector organisations the full fee per person is &pound85 ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Understanding and Starting a Social Enterprise </title>
	<description><![CDATA[ 
	Designed to focus on participants social enterprise ideas and provide practical advice on how to get it set up, this course will enable you to understand your current situation and examine ways to turn your ideas into a fully functioning social enterprise. Suitable for people thinking of setting up a new organisation or taking an existing one to the next level.

	Understanding and Starting a Social Enterprise 22 February 10am-4pm

	This 2012 Brightspace Social Enterprise Training programme is supported by the BIG Lottery which enables us to offer these valuable courses at a considerably reduced rate for start-ups, existing charities, voluntary organisations ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title> Thinking about Social Enterprise</title>
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	Are you thinking of setting up your own organisation with social aims and need to know more Not sure if you should be a charity, social enterprise or community group This half day introductory course is designed to offer you help and advice to get your ideas off the ground whether you are thinking of setting up a new organisation or developing an existing one
	This is a half day course 1 February 10am-1pm

	This 2012 Brightspace Social Enterprise Training programme is supported by the BIG Lottery which enables us to offer these valuable courses at a considerably reduced rate for start-ups, ... ]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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