When MKCE was first established in April 2008 we saw the opportunity to push the social enterprise agenda and raise the profile of social enterprise. Since then we have campaigned for social enterprise to be represented at strategic meetings and disseminated information from regional and national bodies to social enterprises in Milton Keynes. The network has operated informally, with newsletters; meetings; special interest seminars and surveys for some time.
However in the changing climate we are being asked to ‘represent’ social enterprise and we believe that we need a mandate to do this. So we have formalised our ‘membership’. We will still circulate our e-bulletin but it will become more proactive in seeking feedback from readers.
Download the MKSEN application form.
What we have achieved as a Network in 2010/11
- Survey and Focus Group on Barriers to Growth for MK Council Economic Assessment - click to view survey results
- 2 Social Enterprise Visits – we funded an Open House at the CARC and Buszy visit
- Representation of social enterprise on MKCLIP
- Representation of social enterprise in MK on the se2 regional partnership
- Representation of social enterprise in MK on SEMLEP (South East Midlands Social Enterprise Partnership)
- Meeting with BIS and DCLG
- Input into the Future of Business Support – consultation by Durham University for BIS
- Meeting in MK on Business Support – organised by MK Council.
Read the latest success stories from those who MKCE have supported.
Be inspired by what others have achieved.
Search the directory of Milton Keynes Social Enterprise Network members to find the social enterprise you need to help grow and expand your organisation.
