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As chair of the Social Enterprise Network I am delighted to present this report, at a time when SEN is
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celebrating its 10 anniversary.
SEN was founded in April 2000, and has evolved over the years as a membership-based
organisation; we currently have 329 members and 84 associate members. As you will know SEN is a
network of non-profit distributing businesses community and voluntary sector organisations, which
promotes the sector and provides support for the development of new and existing Social Enterprises
in the Liverpool City Region.
During the 2009/10 business year SEN‟s main funding came from the Northwest Regional
Development Agency‟s (NWDA) Single Programme (SiP). This was used to unlock additional funding
from the European Regional Development Fund. We have used this funding to further develop SEN‟s
networking and collaboration programme for SEN members. It also enabled 56 social enterprises to
receive intermediate business support, a programme which was delivered by and for SEN members.
A major breakthrough during the year was SEN‟s transition away from the total dependency on grant
income, securing for the first time a major contract to support 78 participants gain employment
through the Future Jobs Fund. We‟d like to thank our members for delivering this on our behalf.
At this time of celebrating SEN‟s 10th birthday, it is important that we acknowledge the contribution of
many people over the years. In particular, Graham Worrell, Rob Peak and Gerard Murden- who will all
stand down this year. Graham has been involved as a Director and Chair since 2004 and has
provided a clear vision and consistent leadership of the organisation as it has developed. I would like
to thank him on behalf of the board and members, for his commitments and contributions to the
establishment and development of the organisation over the last decade.
I‟d also like to extend thanks to Rob Peak, who has been a keen supporter of SEN since its inception
and a Board Member since 2002. And lastly, but by no means least, Gerard Murden who continues
to be a strong supporter of the sector – our thanks to him for his valuable input over the last 2 years.
As we focus on key achievements in 2009/10 we are also extremely conscious of the fact that many
of the traditional sources of funding for organisations like SEN are facing fundamental review. We
already know that NWDA will cease to exist in April 2012, and that their budgets will be severely
curtailed, beyond the current financial year. Other strategic partners such as the six local authorities
in the Liverpool city region are also facing budget cuts averaging, as currently indicated, around 30%
on average.
SEN is working with key stakeholders to establish a position for the Social Enterprise Network and its
members in the emerging plan for a Local Enterprise Partnership. What is not yet clear is what
resources will be available to support the establishment and work of LEPs. We all eagerly await the
outcomes of Comprehensive Spending Review and more clarity about the ambitions of The Big
Society.
So as we look forward SEN is seeking to further develop its role as an advocate and voice for the
social enterprise in for the Liverpool City Region. We do not see ourselves as yet another agency, but
a very strong and self-supporting membership based network.
As the government is promoting major opportunities for which such enterprises are being encouraged
to bid and participate in the delivery of, SEN will be seeking to position itself, to enable its members to
be in the best possible position to take advantage of these new opportunities. To do this we need your
views on how we can remain supportive and relevant. I would urge you to respond to a survey that
will be distributed by SEN this week and help us to shape our offer into something that is of value to
you.
Finally, I‟d like to thank the SEN team for the fantastic job they do in supporting the membership and
championing the agenda.
Jo McGrath
The Social Enterprise Network has grown Associate Members. Associates are social
in stature, membership and performance enterprises from outside of the Liverpool City
over the last year- recording its highest Region, social enterprise enabling agencies,
turnover to date, a significant growth in Local Authorities, other public sector bodies as
membership, and a substantial increase in well as individuals involved in developing the
the usage rates of the SEN website. Social Economy.
It is with great pleasure that I present this Web Site and E Newsletters
Chief Executives report which summarises the
performance of SEN in the Financial Year The SEN website www.sen.org.uk is growing
2009-10, and outline of our current work and a in reputation and popularity.
tour through our plans for the future.
I was appointed to the role of Chief Executive As well as the latest news, events and funding
in late Autumn 2009, starting the job in information from the social enterprise sector,
December. It was clear from the start that SEN
needed to work hard to create a stronger
financial base, and in particular, to secure
better working capital facilities from our
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To summarise SEN:
As plans emerge for new Local Enterprise
Has developed a strong, vibrant, on- Partnerships the influence and collaboration in
line community with a wealth of the surrounding areas will be important and
resources for social entrepreneurs on our continued membership of Social Enterprise
its highly respected web site North West is a commitment to the wider
www.sen.org.uk region.
Promotes and represents its
membership, encompassing some of LEPs are intended to „radically reshape‟ the
the country‟s leading social way business and government work together
enterprises. at the local level, and ministers have said that
Provides research and policy they will mark a sharp break from the top-
development, ensuring that we build a down, politically driven regional policy previous
strong knowledge base of the social governments. Successful bids will need to
enterprise sector in the Liverpool City have strong commitment to enterprise and to
Region. working in partnership. SEN is fully committed
Lobbies on behalf of our members in to this approach
consultation with leading strategic
partners including Local Authorities,
Primary Care Trusts and national
support bodies.
Consultation and discounts that we can offer organisations.
We are constantly striving to offer additional
Social Enterprise Network has significantly value to our members and partner
developed its „horizontal‟ consultation links organisations.
throughout 2009/2010 as it seeks to pass the
views and thoughts of its members through to Over the past twelve months Social Enterprise
senior strategic partners on a regional and Network has developed these strategic
national level. relationships and has been able to offer
members of SEN:
In addition, we will be undertaking a detailed
membership research programme in the last Free, three month subscription to
quarter of 2010 to refresh our understanding of Social Enterprise Magazine.
the capacity and capabilities of members, and Free British Basketball tickets for a
to understand their future needs and Great Britain Basketball fixture.
requirements in the future. SEN member nominated for Liverpool
Daily Post Woman of the year award
SEN has facilitated a number of consultations 2010.
throughout 2010 in particular, which have Various public and private sector
helped shape policy and research. tender opportunities.
Free advertising features.
We have provided member organisations with
the opportunity to participate in a number of Consortium development
significant consultations, including: Knowledge and skills development
Jo’s portfolio includes a number of social enterprises within the Rosie joined the voluntary sector in 1993 as a Senior Manager
Blackburne House Group, a web company, cafe, nursery and health working with Age Concern. In 2000, she took the position of Chief
place. A recent highlight was creating the Women’s Enterprise Hub Officer in the borough of Fylde supporting and developing services for
based at Blackburne House. The first of its kind in Liverpool, the hub older people this enabled her to develop her management skills and
provides flexible office facilities for female entrepreneurs who do not involved working at a sub-regional, regional and national level within
have the resources to fund a full office. Jo has been invited to the national framework of Age Concern the Federation.
become a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, in recognition of her
role. Rosie has lived in Liverpool since 2005 and joined the Social
Enterprise Network Board of Directors in 2008. She is also an Elected
Jo was first elected as a Board Director of SEN in 2008 and is proud Member of Liverpool City Council representing Wavertree Ward and is
to use her role as Vice Chair of the Social Enterprise Network for the Shadow Cabinet Member for Community Safety.
Merseyside to advocate on behalf of the sector. She is a great
believer that Social Enterprise is the best vehicle for sustainable
development.
Anna Barnish
Anna joined SEN Board of Directors in 2009 and brings passion and
determination to the Board – as well as a smile!
Andrew Williams Richard Brown
Chief Executive of SLP – Positive About Director of Can Cook - a social enterprise
Employment which was established in 1972 to dedicated to getting everyone in the UK back
support and promote diversity in the into cooking at home. In 2009 Can Cook
workplace. The main services are designed to launched a 20 place cookery studio and more
support Individuals and Employers and work in recently the Can Cook Domes, inflated
partnership with many Agencies and mobile food studios equipped within hours –
Organisations across Merseyside. creating an event space where previously
there was none.
In 2007, Carolyn co-ordinated a Social Enterprise Conference for
Funders and Grant-makers across Merseyside which included Robbie has over 20 years experience of working in the social
speakers and representation from SEC, SEN, NWDA and the CIC enterprise sector – including being a founder member of FRC and part
Regulator. Locally in Merseyside she set up the Penny Lane of the management team which set up CREATE. He has also worked
Development Trust a new Social Enterprise on Merseyside and was within regeneration agencies and led development teams within a
the Chair person for 7 years, she continues to work closely with and housing environment.
provide external support to other new emerging social enterprises
across Merseyside. In 2010, Grove Mount Community Centre was Robbie joined SEN Board of Directors in 2009 he brings skills and
built. experience to support the board in becoming both strategically and
operationally stronger.
This year Carolyn also launched the SLP Social Entrepreneur
Programme which provides six months paid work experience for 65
Social Entrepreneur Development Workers in a BME third sector
organisation or social enterprise. Many individuals are now
developing their own projects.
About the Social Enterprise Mark many businesses as possible to be set up as social
enterprises, and hope the existing organisations consider
how to become social enterprises.
The Mark is necessary
The Mark sets a new standard for business Social Enterprise Mark Company c/o RISE, Unit B,
Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ
The Mark is awarded to businesses who meet specific
criteria that demonstrate they are working primarily for
social and/or environmental goals, and that 50% of their
profits are reinvested towards those goals. We want as