Posted on: May 13, 2019
Content from Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE).
The Buy Social Corporate Challenge is a simple initiative with a bold ambition to collectively spend £1 billion with social enterprises as part of the Challenge.
Read their most recent Impact Report here. The report shows that £65.2 million has been spent with social enterprises by corporate partners and the Challenge has created 637 jobs at social enterprises.
Eligible residents who use heating oil may be able to access support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund this winter. Essex residents who rely on heating oil to heat their homes are being encouraged to seek support early if they are worried about meeting costs this winter. With heating oil prices remaining significantly higher than
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A record turnout of 135 people took part in The Robin Cancer Trust’s annual Pants to Cancer walk, raising £4,500 for the charity. Supporters of all ages took part in the seven mile walk from Clacton pier to Walton pier, with participants encouraged to pull bright pants over their clothes and shout ‘Pants to Cancer.’
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Could you volunteer to make a difference of a lifetime? Help Parents 1st support parents through pregnancy, birth & beyond… To help meet the demand for support for families across Essex, we’re looking for volunteers in Basildon, Thurrock, Southend and the surrounding areas to help support new and expectant parents at our outreach events. We
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