Rebuild with Hope caused a stir earlier this year when it set up its flagship store in the former Debenhams store in Wigan’s Grand Arcade. […]
…the growth of the local economy for the benefit of the local community…
…an opportunity for any person within a community to turn an interest or skill into a valued product or service…
…to work with other people to create new, or expand existing community businesses…
…that add value and trade with the local and wider community, in turn generating further revenue and jobs…
It’s also an opportunity for young people:
Rebuild with Hope caused a stir earlier this year when it set up its flagship store in the former Debenhams store in Wigan’s Grand Arcade. […]
Businesses that work for the good of the community have gathered in Wigan to celebrate Social Enterprise Day, in 80s gameshow-style. Wiganers were encouraged to […]
Yellow Jigsaw is bringing their community media expertise to a series of Proper Good workshops in the new year. Led by Yellow Jigsaw’s media director […]
Great first meeting with Edge Hill University today and Civic partners including West Lancs CVS.
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Jul 10
Great first meeting with Edge Hill University today and Civic partners including West Lancs CVS.
All part of the NCIA action learning programme and looking at links between Higher Education and Community Led Businesses, in Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Wigan Borough.
Thanks to Victoria Foster from Edgehill for the invite to be part of the programme.
Exciting shared learning ahead
A fantastic day with the Year 11 students at Bedford High School, as part of our Dragons Den, all ...
May 26
A fantastic day with the Year 11 students at Bedford High School, as part of our Dragons Den, all part or our Innovation in Social Enterprise project alongside Roots and Branches CIC led by Liz Douglas.
The students showcased ideas with social purpose and business mindedness. Hope to see these Business ideas grow once the leave school.
Thanks also to Jo Platt , Farai and Paul from Leigh Spinners Mill who helped us as 'Dragons'.
Everyday we feel proud to support the Social Enterprise sector in Wigan Borough, and today showed ...
May 25
Everyday we feel proud to support the Social Enterprise sector in Wigan Borough, and today showed why Social Enterprises such as Cafe Camaraderie in Tyldesley, are so important to our communities.
Hearing the story of how the Cafe was founded, at our Social Enterprise Network today, was so powerful and inspiring, and how they are changing lives.
Well done to all the team there
A great opportunity below.
This is a 2-day course, lunch and refreshments will be provided....
Feb 20
A great opportunity below.
This is a 2-day course, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Venue: Platt Bridge Community Zone, 81 Ribble Rd
Dates: Tuesday 28th February and Wednesday 1st March, from 9:30am-3:30pm.
A great day at todays Wigan Borough Believe in Business festival.
Thanks @wigancouncil ...
Feb 8
A great day at todays Wigan Borough Believe in Business festival.
Thanks @wigancouncil for the invite to discuss our Made in Wigan initiative and the Proper Good Social Investment programme & all things Social Enterprise. Great to meet Andy Crane too