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Social enterprises can join the mainstream but need more support from Government and business to get there
News from Deloitte (Partner organisation of our Nexters programme) Social enterprises are already evidencing their potential to compete alongside conventional businesses and deliver high impact economic and social benefit, according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm. However, the sector needs significant support from British business and Government to fulfil their growth potential, including preparing for, and securing, external investment. The findings are...
Personal and professional progress through technology
My name is Martyn Sibley, I have been disabled since birth with a condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I run my own social enterprise for disabled people. My condition means I require an electric wheelchair for all mobility, full-time care support for all everyday tasks, an adapted Motability car, and have a range of other equipment to assist me....
Technology levels the playing field
Written by Mel Findlater, Geek for Social Good at The You Can Hub Touchscreen technology enables people to better live to their full potential, no matter their age, experience, or ability. Assistive technology is by no means new. There are electric wheelchairs for mobility, emergency buttons and mobiles for the older community, and even specialised mice and keyboards for computers. So...
Crowdfunding creative regeneration and National Sharing Day: a round up of recent Nexters news
Here is a selection of recent news and developments from some of our Nexters. Nexters are rapidly becoming leaders of the emergent Social Investment sector. Pimp My Cause: Finalists for Ben‘n’ Jerrys Join Our Core Since Pimp My Cause launched last summer they have gone from strength to strength. They are one of twenty-five finalists in Join Our Core. Pimp My...
The dad at the school disco: the emerging challenges of technology-enabled giving
We’re delighted to have launched our first research report from the Spring Giving programme this week. It’s the culmination of a few months of us talking to tech entrepreneurs, charity leaders, voluntary sector bodies and fundraisers at various levels. The report has provided us with an invaluable overview of anumber of strategic issues in this field, and some pointers as to...
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See allAn Evening with Martyn Sibley
How can technology inspire people to live fulfilled lives? One of our Nexters, Martyn Sibley is a blogger, entrepreneur, speaker, creator of disability webinars & e-courses, and co-editor of online magazine www.disabilityhorizons.com. Martyn ...
Nexters present e-education
On 12th June at Somerset House, some of the Nexters will provide first hand insights in to e-education solutions. Hear from leading practitioners about the use of technology in education. ...