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Social Innovation People
@socinnppl.bsky.social
Social Innovation People is a UK based community interest company. Our mission is "creating solutions for a better tomorrow."
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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
Our 2nd Social Innovation Accelerator programme recently concluded. Some great new initiatives under development including resilience support for social innovators, mens mental health, tackling domestic abuse, financial literacy support and a black health hub.

#socialinnovation #socialentrepreneurs
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Although it probably won't be when it expands to 500k occupants as a result of local government re-organisation.
October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our city, #Leicester, is 38th on the list with 20% living in hihghly deprived areas.

BBC News - England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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
July 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Delighted to have featured in this month's #NicheMagazine showcasing our #socialinnovation journey and a bit of @chriseshaw.bsky.social's back story.
July 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Teaser alert. Starting September at #Canopy. Keep your 👀 here for further information.

#SocialInnovation #Leicester #Socialentrepreneurs
June 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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]
June 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
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?
May 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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?
May 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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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May 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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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April 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
March 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#UK #socialenterprises your views are required!
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...
March 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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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
March 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our first Social Innovation Accelerator is steaming ahead. It's only week 5 and we have two new start ups already!
March 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Really pleased to get our new website out there today! Blogs and news to follow.

Change the world, people, because it needs changing!

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Social Innovation Accelerator – Social Innovation People
Join our Accelerator to tackle systemic social challenges in Leicester and beyond.
www.socialinnovationpeople.org
March 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Who uses a #theoryofchange process when planning new projects? Why and how do you use it?
February 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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.
February 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Our 1st #SocialInnovation #Accelerator is now full! We kick off week commencing the 10th February.

#Cantwait #watchthisspace #socialsolutions
January 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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.
www.gov.uk
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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
January 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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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
January 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
#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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January 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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
January 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM