VCSE Crown Rep - working alongside government departments and the Crown Commercial Service to strengthen the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sectors.
London, England
Joined August 2018
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Today is #GivingTuesday!
Why not use our #SocialEnterprise Gift Guide to #BuySocial and get someone a great present which also helps people and planet?
Have a browse today: ow.ly/3E1q50Q4yjR
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@VCSECrownRep passionately sharing how "challenges are not unique to #VCSE" & "we all need to work together" at @transportgovuk #VCSE MEET THE BUYER & planned new VCSE Hub.
#SED2023 #SocialEnterpriseDay #AchieveMoreTogether #GEW @peoplesbiz @WestMids_CA @SocialEnt_UK @iSE_CIC
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With people across England celebrating Black History Month this October, last year saw £45m (11% of total funding value) awarded to projects supporting Black, African, and Caribbean communities.
ALT Anansi Theatre Company, Derby. A group of young women sitting in a circle watching something on an iPad.
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📢. Thanks to #NationalLottery players, we’ve awarded another £122m funding to over 2,500 community groups in England.
Find out more about these inspiring projects. ⬇️ ow.ly/91ic50PXv0S
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re #SalutingOurSisters. Our region is proud of some amazing Black women.
Today we celebrate Claire Dove CBE @VCSECrownRep, a lifelong campaigner for women’s rights, racial equality and opportunities in employment & education.
ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fellows/…
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Today @alexburghart launched a new UK-wide Find a Grant service in Glasgow
The free service is a central place to apply for grants + will:
💰Increase efficiency and prevent fraud, saving over £200m
🕰️Make funding more accessible + save applicants' time
gov.uk/government/news/new-s…
Claire Dove retweeted
Fantastic evening @PwC_UK celebrating #Windrush75 with @SirTrevorMacDon
#PwCBlackNetwork @1000blackboys @ASKI_UK @VCSECrownRep @peteholbrook @CarylAgard and fabulous work colleagues.
Claire Dove retweeted
The Procurement Bill will reach the report stage in the House of Commons next month.
The simpler, more flexible and less complicated rules will open up more government procurement for small businesses and voluntary and community groups across the UK.
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As part of the VCSE Contract Readiness Programme, funded by @DCMS, we have created the Public Services Hub to provide #socialenterprise, #charities and commissioners with resources to enable VCSEs to compete for public sector contracts ➡️ ow.ly/tlKG50NzzrL
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VCSE's have benefited from pan-economy support through the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. Through this scheme, the government is providing a discount on gas and electricity unit prices between 01/10/22 - 31/03/22. Further guidance can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/energy-bill-…
Claire Dove retweeted
The Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) Contract Readiness Fund competition is OPEN
The successful bidder(s) will receive a share of £900,000 to design & deliver a programme that will enable VCSE sectors increase participation in public service procurement in England
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The independent Commission on Social Investment has published its final report on how the social investment market can support the growth of social enterprises.
socialenterprise.org.uk/stat…
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Congratulations to our former Leader of 37 years @ClaireDove3 @VCSECrownRep on being awarded the Powerlist Purpose Award. #blackexcellence #ChangeMaker #powerlist2022 #plblackexcellenceawards
The winner of the Powerlist @pwc Purpose Award Claire Dove CBE #powerlist2022 #plblackexcellenceawards
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The winner of the Powerlist @pwc Purpose Award Claire Dove CBE #powerlist2022 #plblackexcellenceawards
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We are also running a free virtual session on "Selling & working with Public Sector - an information session for SMEs/VCSEs" this Thursday 9th September from 11:00-12:00.
Lots of spaces still available so please do sign up and share among your networks.
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Your tweet has inspired me to get out of the office, get some steps in, enjoy a walk and read the guidance! Thank you 😊
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Final VCSE meeting b 4 summer with @VCSECrownRep hearing about PPN 06/21 #CarbonReductionPlans and #helptogrowdigital priorities by @beisgovuk and role of VCSE sector. Great to see some fantastic initiatives to boost UK productivity and deliver on net zero coming through #change
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Great to attend the APG on Social Enterprise today @socentni really interesting presentation from @VCSECrownRep on the importance of social value & in our recovery from Covid-19 #socialvalue #buildbackbetter
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"More than ever, after the pandemic, we need #socent" @VCSECrownRep kicks us off at the @HLGoodBusiness Winning Government contracts event! #socialprocurement #SDGs #responsiblebusiness
Claire Dove retweeted
I hope everyone had a restful Easter break. You can find my latest work on my blog ->bit.ly/2PgnFA1
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