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Strengthening the Social Economy

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM - Friday, October 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM (PT)

London, United Kingdom

Strengthening the Social Economy

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Strengthening the Social Economy

This learning event examines different aspects of the social economy, including social enterprises, co-operatives, trading activities of NGOs, and the social contribution of the private sector. The event includes visits to successful social enterprises in London and expert speakers on the social economy.

Location: The Grange, London

Price: €690 per person

Dates: 12, 13 & 14 October 2011

What is included the price?

  • Accommodation in a 3 star hotel on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October. Extra nights can be arranged in advance if required.

  • Dinner on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October. Breakfast and lunch on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th October. Vegetarian or other dietary requirements can be catered for. Please notify us at the time of booking.

  • All local travel.

  • If you wish to extend your visit to London for the evenings of 16th or 17th October we are very happy to arrange hotel accommodation for these nights and to make bookings on your behalf for West End shows or restaurants.

Programme

Wednesday 12 October
From 1.00pm Arrival and hotel check in
7.00pm Meet in hotel lobby to travel to restaurant
Thursday 13 October
9.00 - 9.30 Arrival at The Grange - coffee and introductions
9.30 - 11.00 Session 1: Context - from co-operatives and mutualism to social enterprises - an historical overview of the social economy in Europe
11.00 - 12.30 Session 2: Growing your local social economy - who can do what - Social Enterprise London
12.30 - 1.30 Lunch at The Grange
1.30 - 5.00 Session 3: Social enterprises in the food sector - visits to social economy food enterprises in West London
5.00 Return to hotel
7.00 Meet in hotel lobby to travel to restaurant
Friday 14 October
9.00 Arrival at The Grange
9.00 - 10.00 Session 4: The role of the local authority in encouraging the social economy
10.00 - 12.00 Session 5: Financing social enterprises - EU funds, loan finance and micro credit
12.00 - 1.00 Lunch at The Grange
1.00 - 3.00 Session 6: Social enterprises in the social care sector - visits to social enterprises in West London
3.00 - 3.30 Return to The Grange
3.30 - 4.00 Closing session - evaluation forms, return to hotel

When & Where



The Grange
Neasden Lane
NW10 1QB London
United Kingdom

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM - Friday, October 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM (PT)


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