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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · 3d

Our 2nd Social Innovation Accelerator programme launched today. We have a brilliant cohort on our hands with some great ideas. 11 fantastic weeks ahead.

#socialinnovation #changemakers

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jul 19

Delighted to launch our 2nd Social Innovation Programme starting in September. Details in the flyer - scan QR code to register.

#SocialInnovation #Changemaker #Socialentrepreneurs #Socialenterprise #Leicester

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jul 10

Delighted to have featured in this month's #NicheMagazine showcasing our #socialinnovation journey and a bit of @chriseshaw.bsky.social's back story.

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jun 28

Teaser alert. Starting September at #Canopy. Keep your 👀 here for further information.

#SocialInnovation #Leicester #Socialentrepreneurs

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jun 3

We will be running a social hackathon at @uniofleicester.bsky.social School of Business on the 12th June, exploring the concept of setting up a centre for #socialinnovation in the city. If you'd like to participate email [email protected]

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · May 29

Ticket sales for this event are going very well. Still time to sign up though and help towards our planning for a centre for #socialinnovation in #Leicester

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · May 16

Anyone in #Leicester on the 10th June would be welcome at this event. We'll be running a workshop about #socialinnovation - why not come along and hear what we have to say?

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · May 16

Anyone in #Leicester on the 10th June would be welcome at this event. We'll be running a workshop about #socialinnovation - why not come along and hear what we have to say?

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · May 4

We're consulting about the establishment of a Centre for Social Innovation in #Leicester #UK if you'd care to take a look 👀 and provide some feedback 🙏

Thank you!

#socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurs

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Leicester Centre for Social Innovation Consultation

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Apr 17

Social Innovation People CiC founder, Chris Shaw, has been nominated as a Community Champion in the Niche Business Magazine Awards. You can vote for him here:

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Mar 31

Delighted to have been invited to the @dmuleicester.bsky.social Research and Innovation Institutes and #SDG11 Hub launch today. Great to hear about the work DMU is doing to promote #sustainability

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Mar 13

#UK #socialenterprises your views are required!

Social Investment Business @thesocialinvest.bsky.social · Mar 13

Make sure your voice is heard! 📣📣📣 Politicians and decision-makers need to know how vital social enterprises are for a fairer, more sustainable society. Fill in the State of Social Enterprise survey today! #socialenterprise #socent surveys.bmgresearch.co.uk/wix/8/p46316...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join us on 29 April for Good Finance Live - a dedicated event to build knowledge and partnerships to support your social investment journey.

For more information and to sign-up to attend in-person or online, visit buff.ly/jC8zFpB

#SocialInvestment

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Mar 12

Our first Social Innovation Accelerator is steaming ahead. It's only week 5 and we have two new start ups already!

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Mar 12

Really pleased to get our new website out there today! Blogs and news to follow.

Change the world, people, because it needs changing!

www.socialinnovationpeople.org

Social Innovation Accelerator – Social Innovation People

Join our Accelerator to tackle systemic social challenges in Leicester and beyond.

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Feb 25

Who uses a #theoryofchange process when planning new projects? Why and how do you use it?

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Feb 11

Really pleased to get our first, and #Leicester's first, Social Innovation Accelerator up and running today. Bit of a personal milestone for @socinnppl.bsky.social Director #ChrisShaw who has wanted to launch this programme since his visit to #CSIToronto in 2016.

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 29

You have our support from #Leicester!

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 29

Our 1st #SocialInnovation #Accelerator is now full! We kick off week commencing the 10th February.

#Cantwait #watchthisspace #socialsolutions

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 27

New #UkGovernment #VCSE business hub recently launched. Very useful.

www.gov.uk/guidance/vol...

Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise business hub

A guide to how the government is supporting VCSE organisations.

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 27

Small steps: issued our first invoice today! We're on the way....

And we were invited to pitch for another piece of work.

#socialinnovation #socialentreoreneur #financialsustainability
#goodtimesahead

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Craig Russell @cmrussell.uk · Jan 4

The owner of this wonderful secondhand #bookshop in #Leicester is retiring and is looking for a new owner.

I really hope he can find someone to keep it going. Please reshare. 📚

www.secondhandbooksleicester.co.uk/about.html

External photo of secondhand book and picture framing shop in Leicester

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 14

#Leicester people, applications remain open for our first #SocialInnovation Accelerator programme. The closing date is 20th January. The #accelerator will run February through to March.

Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SocialInnA...

ExSel Social Innovation Accelerator Programme Application Form

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Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Jan 10

12 applications in so far for 8 places on our #socialinnovation #accelerator programme. Some great ideas in the mix, but who will get the nod? Closing date 20th January #watchthisspace

#Leicester #UKSPF #SocialEnterprise

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Dec 29

Our first Social Innovation Accelerator programme starts in February 2024. Details in the flyer. More info to follow.

#socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurs

Social Innovation People @socinnppl.bsky.social · Nov 26

Excellent piece from the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation about funding and income generation for social entrepreneurs.

#Socialinnovation

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How does Accelerate Cambridge help in your fundraising? - The Entrepreneurship Centre blog

By Sam Ofori Starting and scaling a venture requires vision, strategy, resilience, and of course, capital. As technology has transformed how value is created, entrepreneurs are rising to new challenge...

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