We’re sorry you couldn’t make it to our last few events Don’t worry... Here’s a peek at what you missed! And what’s to come

1. We’re sorry you couldn’t
make it to our last few
events
Don’t worry...
y
Here’s a peek at what you
missed!
And what’s to come

2. Our aim is to give you

3. ...and build a community of social entrepreneurs who
and
find new, innovative ways of doing business

5. Young,g,
dynamic,
y
fast growing
Network
of social leaders

6. We have a simple Vision
Connecting those who need with those who can
And we are on Mission...
To make it easy for leaders of social
y
change to act collectively to find practical
solutions to social problems

7. A word from “After the networking session my head was
After the networking session my head was
buzzing with ideas and creativity! So many
our members interesting and like minded people. I'll certainly
be telling my friends and colleagues about it and
be telling my friends and colleagues about it and
hope to attend the next one"
Hannah Loughlin, Zemap
"The Social Solutions Academy introduced me to the Media Guru,
who was amazing and a real find in terms of a specialist in the field.
A great improvement on my previous experience".
Jean Humphreys, Director, Coaching Training and Therapy
“So here is the power of the SSA. A chance conversation with Vanessa revealed
that she is working with a different consortium address....rehabilitation of
young offenders. Without realising it we were tripping over each other in selling
young offenders Without realising it we were tripping over each other in selling
our services to the same clients. Not any more! We are now exploring an
extended consortium thereby strengthening the offer and widening the delivery
opportunities to a greater number of social enterprises and small businesses”.
pp g p
Melanie Bryan, Director, Why not change

8. “I think the Social Solutions
I think the Social Solutions
Academy is amazing! So many
great opportunities and I've only
been on here a few days. Thank
been on here a few days Thank
you Vanessa and keep up the
amazing work.”
Louise Bond, Coordinator, Aretta for Women
John Ardern, Really Useful Research and Richard
McMorn
Louise Bond and Andy Hawley, D2 Digital
“I met some great contacts, several of
which I'm following up with further
hi h I' f ll i ith f th
discussions and meetings. It really felt
like I was part of an emerging model
following the session and believe that
following the session and believe that
as a network we can really support
the development of social enterprise.
Richard McMorn, North West Vision & Media
Richard McMorn North West Vision & Media

9. Tamsin Fielden, Provadis and successful social entrepreneur Vanessa Augustus, Founder SSA, listening to the needs of
Esmail Patel D.E.A.F talk marketing new member Gladstone Minzie
Richard Dickins, Make It Happen, gives advice to our private
sector guest‐ Fiona McKay at the July event Guest Walt Crawson and Sissy Rooney, Street Style Surgery

10. What s in it for you?
What's in it for you?
• Introductions, through our network managers, to people who can make
your enterprise happen
• Business support from experienced members who work in the social
sector and understand the issues you face
• Partnership with like or complementary innovators
• Quarterly innovation evenings with expert speakers to develop skills
• Develop relationships with buyers
• Increase your understanding of what commissioners are looking for
• Develop joint ventures with organisations across Greater Manchester
• Showcase your enterprise and expertise t members
Sh t i d ti to b

11. Case study – Angela Lawrence
Case study – Angela Lawrence
Background
• Experienced education manager –youth leadership
• Engaged with SSA end of April 2010- email/telephone exchange to Network
g g p p g
Manager
• Attended first intelligent networking session in June 2010
Results
• Attendee at the intelligent networking session contacts Angela outside the
event in July and assists her with th d
ti J l d i t h ith the development of an evaluation
l t f l ti
framework
• Network Manager contacts Angela in July to invite her into a consortium
group-due t shared objectives. Th consortium i seeking t t d f a
d to h d bj ti The ti is ki to tender for
significant contract for localised youth employment and training project.

12. Case study Sissy Rooney
Case study – Sissy Rooney
Background
• Young creative social entrepreneur
• Engaged with SSA as an early adopter Nov 09
• Until July 2010 had only accessed online networking
Results
• Used online networking f facilities to verify the credentials of another member
f f
she meets outside the network. This member placed Sissy's activities on a
NESTA contract
• Contacted online by another member and accesses support offered in a
face to face setting. This member provided a free personalised marketing
plan
• Attendee of an intelligent networking session is connected to Sissy through
the network manager – due to shared objectives. This contact has offered
an opportunity for paid work

13. Core Activities for 2010
• Social Enterprise ACTION Day- Thursday 18th
November 2010
• T i
To increase our membership
b hi
• To launch a new integrated website
• T launch a unique ti
To l h i time-banking service
b ki i
• To offer accredited learning opportunities

14. Our Goals for 2010-13
To exceed the expectations of our customers through the delivery of
high quality services. We will know when we have reached this
services
goal when we have…
increased our network to 1,000 social leaders!

15. Come fi d out who we are f yourself at our next
C find t h for lf t t
event. Birthday party 30th September

16. Social Solutions Academy 1st Birthday
Thursday, 30th September 2010
Innospace, Manchester
p
“How IIntelligent Networkingthe media” and Environmental Leaders
work effectively with for Social
top tips from two successful social leaders
Art work Patel,
A tEsmailsale D.E.A.F
k l
£5 members £10 guests
Edwin Broni-Mensah, Give Me Tap
Pay on the door
Networking
For social
leaders

17. A potted History.........
 November 2009 Social Solutions Academy founded
 Vanessa Augustus announced one of Future 100 Young Social
Entrepreneurs of the Year 2009
 June 2010 Vanessa Augustus invited to join Fellowship of the
Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and
Commerce (RSA)
Award host Heather RSA has been a cradle of enlightenment
Wilkinson, Striding Out thinking and a force for social progress
congratulates Vanessa for over 250 years
Vanessa Augustus with Lord Nat Wei
 June 2010 Social Solutions Academy invited to
present at a “Pecha Kucha” night to over
90 business professionals
 July 2010 Vanessa Augustus invited to meet
Lord Nat Wei, the government's chief
advisor on "Big Society“ Lord Wei says of
Social Solutions Academy "This is an example
of innovative social participation"

18. Standard Membership
What d
Wh do you get?
?
• Unlimited marketing and relationship building opportunities on a
private members site
• Free entry to 6 intelligent networking events per year- no special
guests or speakers
t k
• 50% off the advertised fee for special innovation evenings-featuring
special g
p guests and speakers
p
How much will this cost you?
ONLY £99 full payment or £10 a month standing order

19. Contact Us
Social Solutions Academy
Innospace, Minshull House
Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3FY
Tel: 0845 468 2126
Email: info@socialsolutionsacademy.co.uk
www.socialsolutionsacademy.co.uk
www socialsolutionsacademy co uk