Onus is now accepting bookings for a one day seminar on “Freeing Her Mind” by Don Hennessy, National Director of the National Domestic Violence Intervention Agency. 

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Booking Form - click here

A flagship trade exhibition for the social economy sector  will take place on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 at Grosvenor House, 5 Glengall Street, Belfast BT12 5AD.  Social enterprises will have the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings with Buyers to promote their organisation with the potential to acquire new business leads.

Are you the founder or the driving force behind a social enterprise or a not-for-profit  organisation that makes a real difference?  Could you convince us that you have what it takes to lift your project to the next stage?  If so UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs – is keen to hear from you. You must have a proven track record of social impact and financial growth as well as a clearly defined vision for the future. The UnLtd ‘Level 2’ award consists of u to £15,000 to meet personal living expenses or project costs as well as dedicated business support over a twelve month period.  UnLtd expects to be able to add value to every project we fund, so we need to be convinced that our investment of time and money is necessary and will deliver long lasting social change. 

The competition takes place twice a year and the autumn round will open shortly. The application form is available online from 31st August, but you can refer now to the ‘Apply for Level 2’ page on www.UnLtd.org.uk for sample questions that you will need to address. The web-site also gives details of the eligibility criteria and some case studies of Level 2 awardees.

Key dates to remember:

Application form live on website - Tuesday 31st August 2010

Grab a sandwich and get the info: Belfast - Wednesday 1 September, 12.30-2pm

Venue: UnLtd offices, Rooms 55-57, Scottish Mutual Building, 16 Donegal Square South, Belfast BT1 5JG

Grab a sandwich and get the info: Derry/Londonderry - Monday 6th September, 12.30-2pm

Venue: Cresco Trust, 20 Pump Street, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6JG

Application deadline - Friday 24th September 2010

Onus is now accepting bookings for a one day seminar on “Freeing Her Mind” by Don Hennessy, National Director of the National Domestic Violence Intervention Agency. 

For further details - click here

Booking Form - click here

Are you a voluntary/community organisation or Social Economy business?  Want to get a Step Ahead?

The Department for Employment and Learning has provided funding for up to 1,000 fixed-term jobs within the Voluntary and Community Sector or Social Economy businesses across Northern Ireland through its Step Ahead initiative.   

What is Step Ahead?
Step Ahead was introduced by the Department for Employment and Learning  in direct response to the economic downturn, giving the Voluntary and Community Sector and Social Economy businesses an opportunity to help long-term unemployed people move back into work - read more

Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) brings businesses together to make new contacts, create business opportunities and share ideas, all in an informal environment. BEN is running a series of workshops and networking events in 2010.  Each networking event will focus on a specific business topic driven by an expert speaker, followed by informal networking and refreshments. Workshops will build upon the knowledge gained at networking events, focusing on the practical approach of business development.

To view upcoming events visit http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ben/events.asp 

If you are interested in attending any of these events you must register in advance.  Please contact Rhonda Lynn on 028 9027 0229 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 This project is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.