Project creates 11 posts for long-term unemployed
A new social enterprise has opened in Belfast, creating 11 temporary full-time jobs in computer repair, reports the Belfast Telegraph. SY:NC, set up by community training provider Springvale, said it has equipped long-term unemployed people for a career in computers.
Grants available now for social enterprises that help the Mid Sussex community
Applications for grants from West Sussex County Council's social enterprise fund have opened for this year, reports the Mid Sussex Times. People and organisations such as community or voluntary groups and social enterprises are invited to bid for a share of more than £250,000 with ideas that benefit the county economy, community and environment.
How new technology is helping deliver sexual health services
Local authorities, primary care trusts and sexual health charities are increasingly turning to text services, apps and social media to provide advice and information to young people, reports the Guardian. Text messaging services are a key area of provision. The award-winning free Txtm8 service, provided by social enterprise Living Well, is used by the London boroughs of Enfield, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Havering.
First glimpse of £4m Rainworth pool plan
The Mansfield and Ashfield Chad offers a glimpse of how a new local £4m community swimming pool could look. The pool at Rainworth is to replace the facility at the defunct leisure centre which shut a year ago and is the brainchild of the social enterprise group, Not Just Swimming, reports the newspaper's website.
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