November 30th, 2011 
Tippa Naphtali 
We all love new things—especially if they seem to offer something for nothing. Social investment sounds like it might be that shiny new toy we have all been dreaming of. It is a new source of funding at a time when other sources have become extremely tight.
November 30th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
A website that rewards users with a ‘social currency’ for sharing, volunteering or donating to charity launched earlier this week. People can sign into the Blue Dot website using their Facebook account and then earn dots through activity on social networks such as ‘liking’ a charity and sharing on Twitter. The dots can then be used to gain access to exclusive offerings from celebrities and online content.
Posted in Funding & Resources, Internet & Cloud 
Tags: Funding & Services, Social Enterprise 
No Comments » November 30th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IR) is an international relief and development organisation working to alleviate the poverty of the world’s poorest people. IR has developed substantial humanitarian experience and an international network to serve the needy.
November 16th, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
Birmingham’s newest social venture – The Fourth Wall Theatre Network – is celebrating it’s birth. And you’re invited! The Fourth Wall Theatre Network Launch Event is happening on Thursday 17th November between 19:00-21:00 at the Custard Factory’s Theatre.
November 2nd, 2011 Tippa Naphtali 
The Accounting Standards Board has abandoned plans to require charity shops to value their stock at the point it is received. The ASB is currently drawing up an accounting standard for all organisations that provide public benefit, including charities, universities and housing associations, as part of wider reforms of accounting standards.
