Social Enterprise for a Sustainable Wales

Not quite sure what 'sustainable development' really means, and whether it really matters to you and your social enterprise?

In the dark about the Government's ambitions for achieving a sustainable Wales, and the responsibilities and opportunities that these present for social enterprises?

If your answer's 'YES', then this is the event for you.

A day to…

• learn about the important role of social enterprises in promoting sustainable development in Wales
• be inspired by fantastic examples of good practice, and learn how to run your enterprise in a more sustainable way
• discover the opportunities for social enterprise presented by national policy on sustainable development
• attend workshops on how to monitor progress, funding opportunities and communications advice
• network, share experiences and find out where to go for support and advice

Guest speakers will include…

• Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, Jane Davidson AM
• Winners of the Social Enterprise Awards Wales 2009 – The Centre for Alternative Technology
• Helen Nelson, Executive Director of Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales
• Simon Harris, Chief Executive, Wales Co-operative Centre

Date: Wednesday 28 April 2010

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Venue: Gorseinon Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea

http://www.gdt.org.uk/canolfannew.html

This event is free of charge and not to be missed! To book your place, please contact: helen.joseph@cynnalcymru.com / 02920 19 20 21

Who should attend?

• Staff and volunteers at existing social enterprises
• Individuals thinking about setting up social enterprises
• Social enterprise support agencies