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Government and Social Enterprise

Government and Social Enterprise
  • Duration:  06:34
  • Filesize:  5.3MB
  • 19-03-2008
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The Social Enterprise Coalition held Voice 08, their annual conference at the Arena Conference Centre in Liverpool in February 2008. We hear from Director General of the Cabinet Office of the Third Sector Campbell Robb and SEC chief executive Jonathan Bland on some of the themes of the conference.

A Place at the Top Table

A Place at the Top Table
  • Duration:  05:10
  • Filesize:  4.1MB
  • 20-12-2007
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SSEC organised a round table discussion with Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney in Edinburgh. Allan MacGregor, Professor of Economic Development at the University of Glasgow, and John Pearce of the Social Audit Network, both attended and discuss some of the themes raised.

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Sector Welcomes Investment

Sector Welcomes Investment
  • Duration:  06:10
  • Filesize:  5MB
  • 19-12-2007
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On the eve of Social Enterprise day, the Scottish Government announced a package of over ninety million pounds for the sector, as part of their spending review. First Minister Alex Salmond addressed an evening reception at the Scottish Parliament. We caught up with SSEC chairman and CEO of the Wise Group Laurie Russell for his reaction.

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Praise for Scottish Government

Praise for Scottish Government
  • Duration:  04:09
  • Filesize:  3.3MB
  • 19-12-2007
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Members of the Social Enterprise Sector in Scotland welcomed the ninety million pound investment by the Scottish Government, at the evening reception at the Scottish Parliament. We spoke to James Hilder from the Mull and Iona Community Trust, who shared the stage with First Minister Alex Salmond.

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Social Enterprise. Over To You

Social Enterprise. Over To You
  • Duration:  10:11
  • Filesize:  8.2MB
  • 19-12-2007
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After the Scottish Government pledged ninety million pounds towards Social Enterprise, does the sector fee under pressure to deliver? At the evening reception at the Scottish Parliament, we caught up with chief executive of the Link Group Craig Sanderson.

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A Year of Social Change?

A Year of Social Change?
  • Duration:  06:09
  • Filesize:  4.9MB
  • 22-08-2007
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It's been a big year for social enterprise in Scotland with the publication of the Social Enterprise Strategy and the change of Government in the Scottish Executive. We chat with outgoing Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition chairman Martin Meteryard after their AGM in Edinburgh.

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New Beginnings?

New Beginnings?
  • Duration:  04:10
  • Filesize:  3.3MB
  • 22-08-2007
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The social enterprise field in Scotland is keen to see what changes are to be made, following a new Government in Scotland. We chatted to the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, Jim Mather, after he addressed delegates at the Social Firms UK Conference in Edinburgh.

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Joining the Business Community

Joining the Business Community
  • Duration:  03:11
  • Filesize:  2.6MB
  • 20-08-2007
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Social Enterprises all around the globe face the problem of trying to fit in with business regulation. In part two of our chat with New York Attorney Allen Bromberger, he looks at how the US is trying to find a solution.

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Developing Social Enterprise

Developing Social Enterprise
  • Duration:  09:26
  • Filesize:  7.6MB
  • 20-08-2007
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The world of business regulation and tax can be a daunting place for those on a social mission. New York Attorney Allen Bromberger explains why it's important to understand the system and work with it, by developing a new model of social enterprise.

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Companies With a Difference

Companies With a Difference
  • Duration:  05:10
  • Filesize:  4.1MB
  • 25-07-2007
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There are many bodies set up to help support and advise social enterprises represented at the S2S Trade Fair in Perth. We spoke to John Hanlon from the Community Interest Company Regulator about the growing brand of business.

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