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Social Impact Measurement Bulletin No3 - Nov 2011 (.pdf)
An occasional Bulletin which arose from the series of workshops on social impact measurement run by The Guild in Autumn 2010. The Bulletin will focus on the latest opportunities relating to tools and techniques in development. To be added to the SIM Bulletin e-mailing list email services@the-guild with the words 'subscribe to SIM' in the subject line.
Open Public Services White Paper (.pdf)
What does it say to social enterprises? The White Paper published on 11 July 2011 clarifies government's thinking on the delivery of public services.
Politics of Social Innovation: Mapping the extent and models of social enterprise in the National Offender Management Service (.pdf)
A report from Concilium CIC (August 2011) on research undertaken to evidence what and where social enterprise activity is taking place within the prison and probation services.
The long journey from theory to practice (.pdf)
Written by Nicky Stevenson of The Guild (August 2011) this paper considers the relationship between research findings and how practice is influenced. The particular context is the voluntary and community sector and social enterprises, organisations that have limited resources with regard to money, time and knowledge of how to adapt their behaviour in response to research findings. The research in question relates to the issues around these organisations measuring the social impact of their work.
Policy and research papers - 2011
Our most recent policy and research papers for Social Enterprise East of England.
How do we measure our impact? (.pdf)
The fourth in an occasional series of '10 Top Tips' from The Guild: ten key questions you should be asking if you are following the Big Society agenda to form social enterprises, co-operatives or mutuals.
Social Impact Measurement Services from The Guild (.pdf)
A range of options are available from The Guild to assist organisations who are looking at how to implement social impact measurement. Our 'pick and mix' menue enables you to choose what is right for you depending on your starting point.
Training Courses from The Guild 2011 (.pdf)
The Guild offers a range of courses (OCN Accreditation optional) that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. For details of costs or to discuss how we can help meet your requirements call us on 01603 615200.
Social Impact Measurement Services from The Guild (.pdf)
A range of options are available from The Guild to assist organisations who are looking at how to implement social impact measurement. Our 'pick and mix' menu enables you to choose what is right for you depending on your starting point.
Mapping Social Enterprise Support 2011
'Mapping Social Enterprise Support 2011 asks what will be available for social enterprises post-March 2011. Written by Nicky Stevenson and Helen Fitzhugh of The Guild who were commissioned by SEEE on behalf of a Capacitybuilders project called Information, Networking and Influence to produce this document in February 2011.
The Big Society - and us: 2011 Update
This is a revised version of a paper written in September 2010 which reviewed what was then known about the Government's thinking on the Big Society and how it would impact upon social enterprises. Written by Nicky Stevenson and Helen Fitzhugh of The Guild, who were commissioned by SEEE on behalf of a Capacitybuilders project called Information, Networking and Influence to produce this document in February 2011.
Family run social enterprises - commissioned research
The Guild have produced this report examining family-run social enterprises which was commissioned by SEEE as part of the Capacitybuilders project Information, Networking and Influence in February 2011.
The Basics - Mutuals, Co-ops and other forms of Social Ownership
'The Basics - Mutuals, Co-ops and other forms of Social Ownership' has been written by Nicky Stevenson and Helen Fitzhugh of The Guild who were commissioned by SEEE on behalf of a Capacitybuilders project called Information, Networking and Influence to produce this document in February 2011.
Getting Started in Social Impact Measurement Guide
Launched by The Guild in September 2010, this publication has been helping people to understand how to measure the impact of their activities in meaningful and robust ways. To receive a copy of the Guide email services@the-guild.co.uk with the word 'sendguide' (all one word) in the subject line of the email.
Community Led Regeneration - February 2011 (.pdf)
A summary of 'Regeneration to enable growth - what government is doing in support of community led regeneration', produced by Communities and Local Government January 2011.