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Without over changed the course of my life. Im now doing NVQ qualifications which I hope to upgrade to a degree. Gary, Pgack- ITs IT Manager I aint no one no more Carol 9 11/06/2012 And finally . . . A C H A R I T


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“Without over changed the course of my life. I’m now doing NVQ qualifications which I hope to upgrade to a degree”.

Gary, Pgack-IT’s IT Manager

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“I aint no one no more”

Carol

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11/06/2012 9

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And finally . . .

“A C H A R I T Y D O L LA R H A S O N E L I F E , I S U S E D O N C E , A N D T H E N D I E S. A S O C I A L BU S I N E S S D O L LA R I S R E C YC L E D A N D H A S A N U N L I M I T E D L I F E ” .

MUHAMMAD YUNUS, GRAMEEN BANK

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J O H N B E N N E T T , C H I E F E X E C U T I V E

Establishing the Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition

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Why was the Coalition launched in Wales?

 “We want a representative body for the Welsh social

enterprise movement . . . ”

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What are the Coalition’s key objectives?

 Raise the profile of Welsh social enterprises  Build a membership-led organisation  Build and grow an effective national network  Represent the needs and views of the membership  Develop an operational information portal

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Who are the founding and current members?

 A mixture of backgrounds but all who support the

Coalition’s vision of a world where social enterprise is the usual way of doing business.

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When was the Coalition launched?

 February 2010

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Why was the Coalition necessary?

 Social enterprise is growing in profile and

importance in Wales, throughout the UK and indeed, globally

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What was the Welsh Government’s role?

 The Welsh Government played a central role in

facilitating the establishment of the Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition by:

 Holding two large consultation events  Creating electronic forums  Speaking with business support agencies  Speaking with social entrepreneurs

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From whom has the WSEC received support?

 Various sources

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What are the WSEC’s key activities?

 Awareness raising  Campaigning  Proffering advice and support  Signposting to relevant resources  Organising and running events  Representing the views of the WSEC membership  Conducting research to expand the social enterprise

evidence base

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What has the Coalition achieved since its launch?

 Lots!!

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What are the future plans for the Coalition?

 “We need more businesses in Wales

who will not only offer their customers and clients good value but also offer “good values”.

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Ingredients for a successful social enterprise

 1 very clear purpose and market niche  1 set of matured values  1 team of best quality people (hard-boiled)  1 highly competitive streak (extra strong)  A tonne of hard work  1 good pinch of opportunism  1 heaped spoonful of profit motive  Now mix it up, season well with passion and serve hot  WARNING: This dish requires a strong stomach and a brass

neck; not suitable for those allergic to risk or making money