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Who are we? The Buckinghamshire Social Enterprise Network (BSEN) is a membership organisation open to existing, potential and supporters of Social Enterprises in the Buckinghamshire area.
What is our mission? To support an inclusive creative community where economic empowerment and social equity are encouraged and promoted - contributing to the sustainable economic development of Buckinghamshire.
What do we do? Our aim is to create a supportive and responsive environment in which all types of social enterprise can develop, grow and succeed. Social Enterprises are becoming ever more important in creating and growing the sustainable economy we strive for in Buckinghamshire.
We will do this by: Signposting to high quality business support from specialist advisors Providing and promoting best practice information and case study evidence Lobbying and promoting on behalf of social enterprises Providing on-line support from our website: www.bsen.org.uk BSEN does not deliver advice, but works through, and with other support organisations, creating a valuable network of support for our Social Enterprises.
Why is what we do important? Social Enterprises are important to the economy because they are about inclusion, community cohesion and sustainability.
Social Enterprises:
- Provide sustainable ways to improve and enhance local neighbourhoods
- They develop the skills and knowledge of local people
- Help excluded groups into the labour market
- They create not only wealth but also jobs
- Deliver value for money services in a wide range of sectors
- Promote and support active citizenship
- Provide an alternative business model
- Steering Group Members
Membership of the Steering Group is made up of:
- Statutory Organisations
- Voluntary Sector organisations
- Social Enterprises
Contact: Bridget Wythe
Email: Bridget.Wythe@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
Telephone: 01296 421036
Network email: Bridget.Wythe@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
Network website: Click to visit the Buckinghamshire Social Enterprise Network (BSEN) website
Address:
Buckinghamshire Social Enterprise Network
c/o Buckinghamshire Community Action, Unit B, The Firs, Aylesbury Road, Bierton, Bucks, P22 5DX
Telephone: 01296 421036
Facsimile: 01296 331464
