Welcome to the Lincolnshire Co-operative Development Agency Website, the new website for Social and Co-operative Enterprises in and around Lincolnshire. 
The website is constructed for and by its members!
There are a host of services, information, news as well as a unique membership package and benefits.
Photo above: Helen and Tom members of South Witham Broadband Group mentoring members of Wray Communication in Cumbria.
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What is Social Enterprise? |
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A Social Enterprise is a business trading primarily to achieve social or environmental objectives. It is often owned and run co-operatively, usually by a board of directors (voluntary), a management committee and sometimes via a board of trustees.
Membership is usually open to anyone meeting simple eligibility criteria and members are able to play a full and active part in the direction and management of the enterprise.
This is not a new concept and has been established for more than 160 years. Social and co-operative enterprises can take a variety of different forms including: co-operatives, community and social businesses, housing associations, fair trading organisations, credit unions and trading arms of charities.
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The following pages have recently been updated, click on the links to view the information. Some pages are only available in the Members Only section, for more information about becoming a member please click here.
- Regional Co-operative Enterprise
Events-
- Free training from SL CVS
Latest News-
- Zurich offer cheaper public liability insurance
- UnLtd Engage launches award scheme
- Understanding the value of the Third Sector
- Free website advice
- Cuts Watch - Support for the coming spending cuts
MEMBERS ONLY AREA
- Help with managing overheads
- Trustee Recruitment for small organisations
Members news-
- New Equality Act 2010 guidance
- Default Retirement Age to go by 2011
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Look out, the Romans are coming!, 21st + 22nd August
- Tranquility Lifestyle timetable and updates
- Lincs and Rutland 3rd Sector workforce development project and Skills Pledge
- Free Get Legal Website Launched
- UnLtd 4iP Awards
Members events-
- Networking Tuesday, report for last meeting, future dates
- Inspire Music Festival
- Socks and Frocks event and other fundraising events at Butterfly Hospice Trust
Latest Funding Info-
- Lincolnshire Showcase - Connecting Commuinities
- Commuinity Development Fund
- PIP Fund
LAST UPDATED ON 26/8/10
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Are you a Social Enterprise, Co-operative Enterprise or a Support Organisation offering services to the sector? Not sure? Then check out the information about social enterprises here
Do you receive all the help, support and guidance you need and deserve? If your answer is No then you NEED to become a member of our Network.
Or do you have an idea for a business that is community focused? Do you want more information on how to set up a business as a Social or Co-operative Enterprise?
Being a member of Lincolnshire cda opens doors of opportunities for you and your organisation.
Membership includes access to restricted areas on the website, funding opportunities, advice and deadlines; information and news on new developments and legislation affecting Social Enterprises; the opportunity to promote your business to others in the sector plus much, much more.
Membership to Lincolnshire CDA is currently free and joining couldn't be easier, simply click here and complete the registration form!
So what are you waiting for?
Become a member of Lincolnshire CDA today and reap the benefits. |
Promoting and developing social and
co-operative enterprise
Working to improve the quality of life
in Lincolnshire and Rutland
An experienced team of advisers provides specialist services to potential, emerging and established Social Enterprise businesses and co-operatives across Lincolnshire and Rutland.
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