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and build a community of social entrepreneurs who...and build a community of social entrepreneurs who find new, innovative ways of doing business

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fast growing Network

of social leaders

We have a simple Vision

Connecting those who need with those who can

And we are on Mission...

To make it easy for leaders of social ychange to act collectively to find practical

solutions to social problemssolutions to social problems

“After the networking session my head wasA word from After the networking session my head was buzzing with ideas and creativity! So many interesting and like minded people. I'll certainly be telling my friends and colleagues about it and

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be telling my friends and colleagues about it and hope to attend the next one"

Hannah Loughlin, Zemap

"The Social Solutions Academy introduced me to the Media Guru, who was amazing and a real find in terms of a specialist in the field. A great improvement on my previous experience".

Jean Humphreys, Director, Coaching Training and Therapy

“So here is the power of the SSA. A chance conversation with Vanessa revealed that she is working with a different consortium address....rehabilitation of young offenders Without realising it we were tripping over each other in sellingyoung offenders. Without realising it we were tripping over each other in selling our services to the same clients. Not any more! We are now exploring an extended consortium thereby strengthening the offer and widening the delivery opportunities to a greater number of social enterprises and small businesses”.pp g p

Melanie Bryan, Director, Why not change

“I think the Social SolutionsI think the Social Solutions Academy is amazing! So many great opportunities and I've only been on here a few days Thankbeen on here a few days. Thank you Vanessa and keep up the amazing work.”Louise Bond, Coordinator, Aretta for Women

John Ardern, Really Useful Research and Richard McMorn

“I met some great contacts, several of hi h I' f ll i ith f th

Louise Bond and Andy Hawley, D2 Digital

which I'm following up with further discussions and meetings. It really felt like I was part of an emerging model following the session and believe thatfollowing the session and believe that as a network we can really support the development of social enterprise. Richard McMorn North West Vision & MediaRichard McMorn, North West Vision & Media

Tamsin Fielden, Provadis and successful social entrepreneur Esmail Patel D.E.A.F talk marketing

Vanessa Augustus, Founder SSA, listening to the needs of new member Gladstone Minzie

Guest Walt Crawson and Sissy Rooney, Street Style SurgeryRichard Dickins,Make It Happen, gives advice to our private 

sector guest‐ Fiona McKay at the July event

What's in it for you?What s in it for you?

• Introductions, through our network managers, to people who can make your enterprise happen

• Business support from experienced members who work in the social sector and understand the issues you face

• Partnership with like or complementary innovatorsPartnership with like or complementary innovators • Quarterly innovation evenings with expert speakers to develop skills• Develop relationships with buyers• Increase your understanding of what commissioners are looking for• Develop joint ventures with organisations across Greater Manchester

Sh t i d ti t b• Showcase your enterprise and expertise to members

Case study – Angela LawrenceCase study – Angela Lawrence

Background• Experienced education manager –youth leadership• Engaged with SSA end of April 2010- email/telephone exchange to Network g g p p g

Manager• Attended first intelligent networking session in June 2010

Results• Attendee at the intelligent networking session contacts Angela outside the

t i J l d i t h ith th d l t f l tievent in July and assists her with the development of an evaluation framework

• Network Manager contacts Angela in July to invite her into a consortium d t h d bj ti Th ti i ki t t d fgroup-due to shared objectives. The consortium is seeking to tender for a

significant contract for localised youth employment and training project.

Case study – Sissy RooneyCase study  Sissy Rooney

Background• Young creative social entrepreneur• Engaged with SSA as an early adopter Nov 09• Until July 2010 had only accessed online networkingUntil July 2010 had only accessed online networking

Resultsf f f• Used online networking facilities to verify the credentials of another member

she meets outside the network. This member placed Sissy's activities on a NESTA contract

• Contacted online by another member and accesses support offered in a face to face setting. This member provided a free personalised marketing plan

• Attendee of an intelligent networking session is connected to Sissy through the network manager – due to shared objectives. This contact has offered an opportunity for paid work

Core Activities for 2010Core Activities for 2010

th• Social Enterprise ACTION Day- Thursday 18th

November 2010T i b hi• To increase our membership

• To launch a new integrated website T l h i ti b ki i• To launch a unique time-banking service

• To offer accredited learning opportunities

Our Goals for 2010-13

To exceed the expectations of our customers through the delivery of high quality services We will know when we have reached thishigh quality services. We will know when we have reached this goal when we have…

increased our network to 1,000 social leaders!

C fi d t h f lf t tCome find out who we are for yourself at our next event. Birthday party 30th September

Social Solutions Academy 1st BirthdayThursday, 30th September 2010

Innospace, Manchester

Intelligent Networking for Social and Environmental Leaders

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“How I work effectively with the media” top tips from two successful social leaders

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Art work sale£5 members £10 guestsPay on the door

Esmail Patel, D.E.A.F Edwin Broni-Mensah, Give Me Tap

NetworkingFor socialFor social

leaders

A potted History......... November 2009 Social Solutions Academy founded Vanessa Augustus announced one of Future 100 Young Social

Entrepreneurs of the Year 2009 June 2010 Vanessa Augustus invited to join Fellowship of the

Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

Award host Heather Wilkinson, Striding Out congratulates Vanessa

RSA has been a cradle of enlightenment thinking and a force for social progress for over 250 years

Vanessa Augustus with Lord Nat Wei

June 2010 Social Solutions Academy invited to present at a “Pecha Kucha” night to over 90 business professionals

July 2010 Vanessa Augustus invited to meet Lord Nat Wei, the government's chief advisor on "Big Society“ Lord Wei says of Social Solutions Academy "This is an example of innovative social participation"

Standard MembershipStandard Membership

Wh d ?What do you get?

• Unlimited marketing and relationship building opportunities on aUnlimited marketing and relationship building opportunities on a private members site

• Free entry to 6 intelligent networking events per year- no special t kguests or speakers

• 50% off the advertised fee for special innovation evenings-featuring special guests and speakersp g p

How much will this cost you?

ONLY £99 full payment or £10 a month standing order

Contact UsContact Us

Social Solutions AcademyInnospace, Minshull House

Chorlton StreetManchesterManchester

M1 3FYTel: 0845 468 2126Tel: 0845 468 2126

Email: info@socialsolutionsacademy.co.ukwww socialsolutionsacademy co ukwww.socialsolutionsacademy.co.uk