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Sharon Cannings FRSA's Groups
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Accounts Group
52 members
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CICs seeking investment
84 members
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East Midlands
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Sharon Cannings FRSA replied to Paul Gill's discussion Maybe this could be the answer to your problems for investment. in the group CICs seeking investment"Liking this :-)"
Sharon Cannings FRSA replied to Debbie La-Haye's discussion Two directors - no lottery funding"This seems to have changed quite recently, as Awards for All were quite happy to fund us in 2011 with 3 directors- two of which were related.
A recent application for another project was turned down as we needed three unrelated directors, we were…"
Sharon Cannings FRSA commented on John Mulkerrin's group CICs seeking investment"Buzzbnk , as with all crowdfunding is hard work. I liked Buzzbnk's angle as they were coming from a social enterprise sphere. I think they've just launched a new crowdfunding challenge where there's some prize money on the table,…"
Sharon Cannings FRSA commented on John Mulkerrin's group CICs seeking investment"There seems to be a significant gap between start up funding and large scale investment.
Our CIC has benefited from Unltd and Awards for All, but are now finding the transition to playing with the "Big Boys" rather tough!
We…"
Sharon Cannings FRSA posted a status"My article in The Guardian's Social Enterprise Network today:
http://ning.it/zrrE0w"
Sharon Cannings FRSA commented on John Mulkerrin's group CICs seeking investment"Hello all,
Just a quick one to let you know we're crowdfunding this month to raise funds to get our new venture off the ground.
Feel free to donate/circulate...www.buzzbnk.org/esp
Thanks!"
Sharon Cannings FRSA replied to Heidi Harris's discussion Investment ready CICs.... in the group Accounts Group"I'm finding that there are still a lot of investors that do not touch CICs, and even more so if they are Ltd by guarantee like mine.
I'm falling between two stools here, I think.
My business plan demonstrates that I can make this new…"
Sharon Cannings FRSA commented on John Mulkerrin's event 'CIC Invest 1.1 Oct 27th 3-5pm'"Damn. I'm supposed to be in Whitby by 7pm that day.... somehow I'm not sure I can bend the laws of physics enough to be in London first! Might be able to send someone else from ESP instead."
Sharon Cannings FRSA might attend John Mulkerrin's eventCIC Invest 1.1 Oct 27th 3-5pm at Unltd
October 27, 2011 from 3pm to 5pm
This will be an open meeting available to CICs to network, discuss their finance requirements and find out if CIC Association activity in this area can add value. This will be held directly after the CIC Bond meeting so we'll be discussing that, along with a couple of new investment strategies we have planned for 2012. Places are limited so confirm early if you are interested See More
Sharon Cannings FRSA joined John Mulkerrin's group
CICs seeking investment
If you would like the Association to get involved with helping you raise funds, please register your interest here and we will contact you to discuss your individual requirements. CIC Association recommends for start ups/small projects :Awards for All (Not for profit-3 Directors required, up to £10k) Unltd (For funding individuals…See More
Sharon Cannings FRSA replied to Terri Hills's discussion IS THE CIC MODEL REALLY WORKING?"Well, I am a little guilty of being the above!
I suppose many of them think there's far too much extra work, or they just don't understand them. (The amount of accountants I've met at networking events that try and convince…"
Sharon Cannings FRSA replied to Terri Hills's discussion IS THE CIC MODEL REALLY WORKING?"I've found the CIC model to be perfect for what I want to achieve and it's been a great talking point when I'm in a room full of people who haven't come across one before. Not so good when trying to get an accountant though! They…"
Profile Information
- What is your postcode?
- NG349EB
- Name of organisation (if any) you are associated with?
- Ermine Street Project CIC
- Is that organisation a CIC?
- Yes
- If you have a website, what is your web address?
- http://erminestreetproject.co.uk
- Are you interested in representing a CIC at the CIC Association AGM?
- No
- Are you interested in working in partnership with the CIC Association?
- Yes
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 14:55 on January 22, 2011,
John Mulkerrin said… Welcome Sharon
Love what your doing! It would be great to catch up sometime on the phone as id love to pick your brains. Feel free to blog an opinion or ask questions in the Forum, look forward to your input and hope we're of use.
Best regards
John
Groups
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South West
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Accounts Group
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Setting up a CIC
79 members
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North East
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CIC Academic
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