MPs TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE WITH THE BIG LIFE GROUP
Stretford and Urmston MP, Kate Green, and Warwick and Leamington Spa MP, Chris White, joint officers of the all-party parliamentary group on poverty, spent this week being an extra pair of hands for social enterprise The Big Life group which delivers training and employment and children and family services to people in Trafford.
The MP’s were taking part in the Inner City Challenge, a three-day placement programme, organised by the Centre for Social Justice -an independent think tank working to tackle the causes of poverty in the UK - which aims to bring MP’s face to face with the real issues affecting our communities, such as getting a job, accessing training, managing finances and debt and bringing up a family. Read more about the MP's visit here.
SURESTART LONGSIGHT OUTREACH WORKER APPOINTED MBE FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Saki Chowdhury, an outreach worker at Surestart Longsight Children’s Centre, run by The Big Life group, has been named in the New Year Honours List for services to Children and Families in Greater Manchester and appointed MBE. Read the full story and Saki's reaction.
FAY SELVAN WRITES FOR MAKE JUSTICE WORK BLOG
The Big Life group's Chief Executive, Fay Selvan, has written a blog for Make Justice Work. "If we really are going to make an impact on reducing offending, then we not only need to get the sentencing right – but also need to get the support right – to help people move away from offending and really improve their lives." Read the blog at the Make Justice Work website.
SURESTART LONGSIGHT CHILDRENS CENTRE GRADED OUTSTANDING BY OFSTED
Surestart Longsight Children’s centre, which is managed by social enterprise The Big Life group on behalf of Manchester City Council, was described as "exceptional in the way it meets the needs of the very diverse community"
The report on the children’s centre continues "The range of services is exceptionally well tuned to what the community wants and needs and makes sure that all groups or users are catered for.
BIG LIFE GROUP SUPPORTS THE SOCIETY PROFITS CAMPAIGN IN THE RUN UP TO THIS YEAR'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DAY - 17 NOVEMBER
MEETING ROOM FOR HIRE
Are you looking for meeting Room? The Big Life group's newly refurbished office on Stretford Road, Manchester has a meeting room for up to 14 people. Room has large table, powerpoint with built in sound system, whiteboards and flip chart.
Costs £150 per day or £75 for half day.
BIG LIFE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE WINS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS LEADER OF THE YEAR FOR ENGLAND
Fay, who has been Chief Executive of The Big Life group since its creation in 2002, fought against strong competition in the Social Enterprise Leader of the Year category to win the title and will now go through to the UK finals being held on 30 March at The O2 in London. Click here for full story.
Fay Selvan, Chief Executive of The Big Life group of social businesses and charities, has been named as ‘Social Enterprise Leader of the year for England’ by the Social Enterprise Awards.
Big Boat Jubilee Cruises
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16/05/2012
Get out the bunting and fly that flag - its Jubilee time! And what better way to mark the occasion than a genteel cruise down the Peak Forest Canal on the Big Boat. Put your feet up, enjoy the countryside and let us serve you afternoon tea.
Find out more here