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@RadiantCleaners @SocialEnt_UK Say hello to Isabel from my team, we have been nominated

Fantastic to be at the @SocialEnt_UK awards... Hoping for a repeat of last year! #socentawards22

@3rdagehostels @SimoneGoodnessC @gmcvo @Sector3SK @SamaniJen @SAZmediaUK @Plastic_Shed @SMBC_Business We are launching an investment fund in Trafford in the new year so don't despair! Hope you are good Maggie I've not seen you for a while. The @gmclh1 also can support you to look at funds for housing/ homes.

@SimoneGoodnessC @gmcvo @CatChrimes @Sector3SK @SamaniJen @SAZmediaUK @Plastic_Shed @SMBC_Business Why oh why is #Trafford always excluded!?? #3rd #Age #Hostelling and #housing would have been up and running years ago if there'd been any support!

If you are a #SocialEnterprise with a building in #Stockport or looking to buy one. This #SocialInvestment fund might be worth a look. Really supportive team who can answer all your questions, help from #ProperGood team & @gmcvo to ensure you have access to all support needed 💫

Great video from @GMCVO and @yellowjigsaw highlighting how social investment is not just about the money - hear @GraceCDyke talk about her experiences, overcoming the 'fear factor' and finding 'motivational focus' #SocialEnterpriseDay #DormantAssets

Join us online TOMORROW at 10am to meet @Unltd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, and meet like-minded Greater Manchester-based social entrepreneurs. Book your place: buff.ly/3RVVJeY

@Nickala5 @FlourishCIC Hope it goes well!

Never one for carrying out consultations, research or policy work without taking action where we can @FlourishCiC today we've 25 diverse #vcse sector staff, consultants & #Socent supporters from across GM coming to take part in Day 1 of a peer learning programme & support pilot

Here's one of our Investment Managers, Alana, at the launch of the #ProperGood Social Enterprise network in Bolton last week! Get in touch with us to find out if social investment is right for you: gmsocinvest@gmcvo.org.uk Or visit our website: buff.ly/3y3NIxs

BASE is partnership of Greater Manchester networks and infrastructure organisations led by people of colour, that aims to empower communities of colour and advocates for ethnic minority-led social enterprises. Find out more on their new website. buff.ly/3RDT5LL

@JacobROHill This made me smile! Its good to see your face

We’re shooting some videos to support employers through the process of hiring people with convictions. Serious stuff. Yet, our video editors felt this was the best thumbnail for the clip. How do our faces do this when we’re talking or is it just me?

We are delighted to share that we have been named a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards for our work supporting Manchester-based Social Enterprise @pinccollege to grow, thanks to social investment @SocialEnt_UK #SocEntAwards22 Read more 👇 buff.ly/3AJsEhA

Join the first in our new series of free, online events for Social Enterprises, Community Businesses & Trading Charities. 👉 Financing Community Buildings 👉 Informal Online Drop-in 👉 Intro to Marketing 👉 Social Investment ft. @KeyFund Book now: buff.ly/3As6dx9

We are seeking expressions of interest from Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisations for grants of up to £15,000 to develop trauma responsive communities. Deadline 31st August. Find out more: buff.ly/3C1CMTZ

One of our investees, @mcrbikekitchen teach and support people in becoming proficient in bike riding and maintenance. Find out more about how GM Social Investment has enabled them to grow and become sustainable: buff.ly/3QxTy11

Do you want to know more about the Social Investment we offer? Everything you might want to know is now available on our new 'Frequently Asked Questions' page. Visit here: buff.ly/3oSHY4u

@nic_greenan I also went to uni with a BTEC if it hadn't been for that I would have been working in a factory as I was told that was my only career option. I got a full grant to go to uni and it got me out of horrible racist mining town I grew up in.

Between 2017 and 2022 we invested £3.2 million into 64 Greater Manchester organisations Our new report highlights the impact of our Access to Growth social investment programme. Read it here: buff.ly/3IiHKwt

Social Enterprise and Investment team at @gmcvo 😍 helping the social enterprise across Greater Manchester.

There is a man opposite me on the train having all his meetings on speaker phone. He has headphones dangling around his neck not being used. He just told his PA he doesn't want to go to Portugal as its full of poor English people on a cheap holiday I've missed the London train

In the run up to #CommunitiesInControl we have shared a blog explaining more about the kind of activity that makes up an inclusive economy. Have a read here: buff.ly/3bJ4rOt

@Nickala5 I've just had it, was rubbish but not as bad as it could have been. Take care and try to sleep .

So today's little bit of excitement throwing a few spanners in the works 🙄

Investment team at the @WiganandLeighCC launch of Proper Good Wigan Borough @gmcvo #socialinvestment