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Social What? Defining and Mapping the Characteristics of Social Enterprise in Bedfordshire

(Sep 2007)

The term social enterprise is often misunderstood. Everyone, it seems, has a different definition. This report attempts to bring some clarity to the discussion, so that social enterprise organisations in Bedfordshire can be mapped and better supported... more info (PDF 108KB)

 

An Evaluation of Volunteering Activities and Participation in Bedfordshire

(Oct 2006)

Results from an evaluation of Bedfordshire residents’ informal and formal volunteering participation and awareness of volunteering opportunities in their community are published providing excellent baseline data... more info

 
Strong Communities
(Sep 2006)
Important research on the social infrastructure needs of new communities, Strong Communities includes proposals for planning, implementing and resourcing the delivery of social infrastructure in the region’s six growth areas... more info
 
State of the Sector 2006
(Jun 2006)
A report on the state of the voluntary and community sector in Bedfordshire and Luton with analysis on different client groups; key areas of work; funding; people numbers; and future needs... more info
 
Better Care
(Mar 2005)
A resource pack of guidelines and model policies for voluntary and community sector organisations working with vulnerable adults. Published March 2005 - more info
 
Fit for Action
(Sep 2004)
An Organisational Health Check, designed to enable voluntary organisations and community groups to take stock and review their activities, strengths and weaknesses... more info
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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