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Finding, Supporting and Funding Social Entrepreneurs. Rhiannon Horsley Development Manager rhiannonhorsley@unltd.org.uk. Spotting, Supporting and Funding Social Entrepreneurs. UnLtd UnLtd Higher Education Social Entrepreneurship programme Wisdom from a funder Questions and Answers. UnLtd.
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Finding, Supporting and Funding Social Entrepreneurs Rhiannon Horsley Development Manager rhiannonhorsley@unltd.org.uk
Spotting, Supporting and Funding Social Entrepreneurs • UnLtd • UnLtd Higher Education Social Entrepreneurship programme • Wisdom from a funder • Questions and Answers
UnLtd ‘Unleash the power of individuals to change the world in which they live’
UnLtd HE SE Awards • Partnered with HEFCE • Delivered over 200 awards to staff and students in HEI’s over the last year • Worked with 26 ambassadors to raise the profile of Social Entrepreneurship in the HE sector • Run regional events • Launched UnLtd HESE recognition awards • Upcoming UnLtd HESE Conference
What we’ve learnt Uptake from universities • 41% undergrad • 25% post grad • 26% academic staff • 8% support staff
What we’ve learnt Disciplines • Enterprise/Management/Business • Creative • Science
What we’ve learnt Opportunities and Challenges • More support opportunities • More barriers/red tape • Activity often happens ‘under the radar’ • Many students want to start once they graduate
Conference17th June - Sheffield • Leading a culture of social entrepreneurship • Teaching and learning through social enterprise • Scaling up social venture creation • Future networks and partnerships
HE Social Entrepreneurship Champions of Change Recognition Awards Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award - Teaching StaffOutstanding Social Entrepreneur Award - StudentOutstanding Social Entrepreneur Award - Non-teaching StaffOutstanding HEI Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Award Outstanding Social Impact Award Closing date: Friday 15th April
Trusts and Foundations • 8,800 Trusts and Foundations • Distribute £2.1 Billion • Wide and Varied
Selecting a Trust • Works in your area • Works in your field • Supplies the level of funding that you need • Produce a shortlist • Do your research
Connecting with a Trust • Talk to them before you make an application • Most are run on a part-time or voluntary basis • Listen to what they say
Continuing Contact • Most will want a relationship with you • You will have to account for spending • Report on progress
rhiannonhorsley@unltd.org.uk 0207 566 1475