Econ & Soc Init Team

Economic & Social Initiatives team in Glasgow City Council's DRS. Area covers BIDs, Childcare, Co-Ops, Living Wage, URBACT, Digital Glasgow & Social Enterprise.

[Glasgow City Council @GlasgowCC]

Part of a Co-operative or Social Enterprise in Glasgow that is looking to start-up, grow or diversify? Then you can apply for up to £5,000 in support from a new fund.

Applications close Friday 12 March.

More info & how to apply 👉 https://t.co/aydUyqqnbQ

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

More coverage of the city's Co-operative and Social Enterprise Fund.

Spread the word to your social enterprise and co-operative contacts.

https://t.co/PKRpQoNUOD

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Grants up to the value of £5,000 can be applied for.

In 2020/21 the CSEF has thematic areas of interest, alongside the existing general priorities. More information can be found on the Council website at https://t.co/BD0A3nuNbd 2/2

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Glasgow City Council’s Co-operative & Social Enterprise Fund (CSEF) for 2020/21 is now open for applications. The CSEF is a grant fund, open to social enterprises and co-operatives, which offers opportunities for eligible enterprises to start-up, grow or diversify activity. 1/2

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Attending 3rd CLES annual conference, listening to great speakers, including @ClydesdAileen

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

@RhiannonV @rhyscrilley Congratulations!

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

@GlasgowSEN We did the GCC bit about working with yourselves and the wider sector. It went down very well and complemented your session in the morning!

[Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs @Firstport]

❗VACANCY AT FIRSTPORT❗

We're looking for a business advisor to join our team, with relevant experience in start-up social enterprises, check out the full job description here: https://t.co/dmZ2648leq

Get your applications in before the deadline: 13th January 2020

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Glasgow’s Co-operative and
Social Enterprise Fund is now open.
Applications from social enterprises and co-operatives are welcome to
apply for support from the Fund up to 31/01/20. More information can be found here https://t.co/X77R1a8Ejb

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Listening to @KimsGig at the 5th CPG on Social Enterprise at Holyrood.

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Attending EDAS event where Dr Katherine Trebeck outlines her thoughts

[G53Together @G53together]

Interested in shaping a local market for Pollok? Want to start business but don’t know how? Come along to Festival of Enterprise on 14th Dec in Pollok Community Centre to sell and share ideas! More details here on how to register/book https://t.co/w6QtKce6g7 #Pollok

[Glasgow Social Enterprise Network @GlasgowSEN]

Next week we launch our report detailing the scale and impact of #socent in #glasgow! Limited places left to get your hands on a copy & hear from our guests @RhiannonV, Social Value lab, @REPAIRELhub, @KinningParkComp, @LifelinkGlasgow & @The_Blankfaces.
https://t.co/hf48Sipyg6

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Glasgow Town Centre Action Programme Grant Fund. Are you an organisation that is working to help your local town centre? This capital grant fund could help deliver your project. The deadline is 4/11/19, so be quick! https://t.co/aLpDPDfj9k

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

@michaeljamesroy @YunusCentreGCU @GCUResearch We here in @GCC_ESI also have a dilemma around awards and lecture, but we will work it out 😁

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Workshop on Community Wealth Building with @nmcinroy at CCIN 2019

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

Attending the Co-operative Council Innovation Network Annual Conference 2019 in the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall.

[Glasgow Social Enterprise Network @GlasgowSEN]

Social Enterprise in Glasgow 2019 Report Launch! Seen the national #socent census? It's that time of the year to come along and hear what this means for Glasgow. 31st October @PearceInstitute, register below. Limited places! #glasgow

https://t.co/hf48Si7WRw

[Glasgow Social Enterprise Network @GlasgowSEN]

Just attended our first Full Council to hear @RhiannonV's motion on the city's #socent strategy. The passion for, & understanding of, social enterprise in the motion, amendments and speeches from elected members across parties came across loud and clear. It was a pleasure to see.

[Econ & Soc Init Team @GCC_ESI]

A great turnout to hear about the work being undertaken to deliver Glasgow's first co-produced Social Enterprise Action Plan @GlasgowSEN @GlasgowCC