Notice Board Environmental Housing
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"To be social is to be forgiving"
Robert Frost
American Poet (1874 - 1963)
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Detailed List of Tax Allowable Expenses
For all those folk who are self-employed and wondering what can be included in your expenses, here is a great list.
https://www.gov.uk/expenses-if-youre-self-employed
http://www.raymondbenn.co.uk/services/entertainers/musicians/actors-and-authors/detailed-list-of-tax-allowable-expenses
Simple tips for saving money
I find that the money saving expert is great for top tips to save money.
Free on-line business templates
Seems like this site has a range of business templates, some familiar and some less so.
I downloaded a couple of random files from the site and they seem the real deal, helpful and all in one spot. - alex 07.01.11
Social Enterprise Toolbelt
http://www.setoolbelt.org/
This seems to be a huge on-line resource of text and audio research papers, articles and discussions, centred upon social issues.
This may be an interesting research tool, if you can find documents which are relevant - Alex Oct 2010
The North East Social Enterprise Partnership
http://www.nesep.co.uk/search/
The North East Social Enterprise Partnership represents and promotes social enterprise in the North East region.
We are helping to deliver positive economic, social and environmental change
http://www.financehub.org.uk/selling_goods_and_services/contracts_and_sla/default.aspa
The Finance Hub web site offers support on Third Sector Finance, funding and delivering services for the Public Sector.
Some information may be out of date as the group who created the site ran out of funding 2008 - Doh! the irony stings. - alex
I have just been finishing off my personal accounts in preparation for filling my self-employed tax return online.
Don't wait to the new year - do it now! -Alex
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_money/tax/tax-free_and_taxable_income.htm
Pension info
Here are some links to assist in setting aside some of today's wealth, so that tomorrow is a bit easier.
Remember personal pension contributions are deducted before tax, so effectively for every 79p you save- the Government "gives you" 21p.
But I am not really qualified to advise- so best seek professional pension help..
http://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/
http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/
http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/
Personally speaking, if you are self employed, like me, I would recommend
http://www.pensionsforartists.org.uk/
I found their free (Arts Council funded) course very informative.
Google Earth Outreach
This seems to be a special Google Earth facility for Social Enterprises and Charities to promote themselves on Google Earth.
http://earth.google.com/outreach/index.html
Ignite
If you are passionate about creating sustainable communities in North East England then IGNITE will support you to achieve the best.
IGNITE is an electronic resource that has been developed to build skills and knowledge, and share good practice and learning among the range of practitioners and professionals involved in Regeneration.
http://www.ignite-ne.com/ignite/Main.nsf?OpenDatabase
DAWN (Advice) Ltd
ADVICE FOR EVERYONE
Seaton Burn - 0845 456 6815
info@dawnadvice.org.uk
DAWN (Advice) Ltd - specialist legal advice through telephone and distance based support - has come a long way in eight years.
In 2000 it was a pilot offering debt advice to people living in rural Northumberland and by 2004 was operating on a national level providing legal advice on debt, welfare benefit, housing and employment issues to disadvantaged people.
" No problem is too big or too small for us to advise on – it is never too early or too late to seek help."
NESEP
North East Social Enterprise Partnership (NESEP) is THE voice for Social Enterprise in the North East. We not only offer expert practical advice but champion Social Enterprise for the region at a regional, national and international level as well.
http://www.nesep.co.uk/
The Pentagon Partnership
The Pentagon Partnership is the strategic partnership for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) involvement in the economic regeneration of Tyne and Wear.
http://www.pentagonpartnership.org.uk/
The Tynewear Partnership
The Partnership has come together to champion the economic development and regeneration of Tyne and Wear. We influence, co-ordinate and, where possible, integrate and direct, economic development and regeneration activities.
http://www.tynewearpartnership.org.uk/twp/index.php?id=1
Gateshead Cultural Unit
I have mentioned Gateshead Cultural unit before, but here it is again.
http://www.cultureandcreativitygateshead.org/cultural_partners/
The Innovation Exchange
The Innovation Exchange is working to grow innovation from the third sector. We are focused on next practice – on solutions to problems we are yet to solve, like how to provide personalised care for all or activities that speak to the needs of every young person.
http://innovation-exchange.org/
The Innovation Unit
The Innovation Unit promotes innovation to improve education and children's services. It acts as a catalyst for change and draws on expertise from both the public and private sectors, combining practitioner expertise with the ambition of policy makers.
http://www.innovation-unit.co.uk/about-us/
The results of the summer Survey
During summer, the North East Centre of Excellence sent out a survey on social clauses in public procurement contracts on behalf of the Office of the Third Sector. The survey sought views on the use of social clauses, their benefits and barriers to their use.
The survey confirmed there was much interest in the use of social clauses, and people have found them valuable.
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/public_services/social_clauses.aspx
HM Revenue and Customs
This is a contents list of former tax manuals, covering the spectrum of tax questions for anyone in business.
Hardly a riveting read but useful when you need to know some tax facts this is a good place to start.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/
On-line surveys made easy
I have just completed an online survey, then I signed-up and began creating my own online survey, seems quite easy and the basic package is free.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/
Here are a couple of US sites which offer advice for social enterprises, they seem to act as an archive facility, collecting together links to various topics, I have not found the UK equivalent to this type of site yet. -Alex
The Nonprofit Risk management Centre
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/
Mission
We help nonprofits cope with uncertainty.
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center was established in 1990 to provide assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit, the Center is uniquely positioned to both understand and respond to questions with practical, affordable suggestions for controlling risks that threaten a nonprofit’s ability to accomplish its mission.
The free management Library
http://www.managementhelp.org/
What is the Purpose of the Library?
The Library provides easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations. Content is relevant to the vast majority of people, whether they are in large or small for-profit or nonprofit organizations. Over the past 10 years, the Library has grown to be one of the world's largest well-organized collections of these types of resources.
Social Enterprise Tyneside
Improving the Power and Importance of your organisation.
Working with your local community and beyond.
Visit www.socialenterprisetyneside.org.uk for the latest news and events.
Andy Gilbert, Group Managing Director of Go MAD Thinking, entered the Poker Face TV quiz show to demonstrate the power of the Go MAD Thinking System. From over 10,000 people he successfully made the final three. Now he has decided to make a difference and give away his £65,000 prize winnings to help 1,000 people with £65 each.
http://gomadthinking.blogspot.com/
Thinking of starting your own company?
here are some useful web sites to research
Legal Status
http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeID=90159
This site gives a definition of the differences between the main types company format
Companies House
all the incorporation forms you will need
Next get a template for a draft Mem and Arts
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/companyRegistration.shtml
For social enterprises -CICs
http://www.cicreg.gov.uk/articles/introInfo.shtml
For Charities
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
http://www.thurrock-community.org.uk/tcvs/constitn2.htm
For a private company Limited by shares (Private companies can still have social outcomes)
http://www.innovateur.co.uk/company.html
private limited company info
the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
http://www.dti.gov.uk/bbf/small-business/index.html
Cabinet Office for the Third Sector -ie not-for-Profit
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/
Direct.gov
and a good resource for accessing all the various Govenment departments and info pages
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Company Law Changes
For information on the recent changes in Company Law please follow this link
Effects of the Companies Act 2006 on Private Companies
Indian Social Enterprise Sattva newsletter marks first anniversary
http://www.itihas.org.in/archives.html
Train yer Brain.
http://www.mindtools.com/
After presenting to the recent Ouseburn Regeneration Forum, Social Entrepreneur Jim King has forwarded Ouseburn Interactive their website link
So ...Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes are now Just a Phone Call Away - 0845 4567 030.
Addictions UK is the leading provider of Home Based Addiction Treatment Service - it is Affordable - Effective and Confidential.
"We can reach people who cannot access other more traditional and expensive treatment regimes."
24 hour recovery service is available including detox support by arrangement.
I mentioned that I felt Tim Smit was inspirational at Voice 07, well here is a transcript of that speach. Alex
http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/Page.aspx?SP=2059
So I have just been on a 2 1/2 week social Enterprise Research project to Southern India and I think I will have to make another Wiki. -Alex
These are the UnLtd Blog feeds
UnLtd Learning Journey 2006
Blogs Page
Nathalies Podcasts
Mathews Blog
This is an interesting Indian Childrens Newsletter
http://www.itihas.org.in/SattvaNovember2006.pdf
I will begin to post information relating to Social Enterprise on this page
This is todays research
Newcastle Councils "Compact" on Partnerships, procurement and the like
http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/spci.nsf/a/COPCandL
Social Enterprise Magazine
Monthly magazine offers news, editorials, and features. Based in UK.
www.socialenterprisemag.co.uk
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR'S WEBSITE
http://www.socialenterprisemagazine.org/
HOW TO USE THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR'S WEBSITE
1.- Individuals and nonprofit folks who are interested in, but novices to, social enterprise and others who want information about social enterprise and social entrepreneurship;
2.- Individuals and organizations who want to start a social enterprise and Individuals interested in donating or selling technical assistance to fledgling or growing social enterprises;
3.- Agencies with a social enterprise that need start-up or mezzanine funding and various other sorts of in-kind assistance, and Individuals and agencies interested in helping provide that support;
4.- Social Enterprises seeking new customers for their products and services, and Agencies and Individuals interested in purchasing these products and services.
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