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4 DAYS TO GO (survey) C’wealth Outcomes Fund- 14 day consultation period ⏳👟💲🐝❤️🩹 Really exciting to see a focus on community led, partnership approaches with $100m funding to be handed to states / territories for holistic outcomes, based on the needs of local communities and Country. This is absolutely about intergenerational equity, applying wisdom (trauma) informed and strength based approaches to future (top down/ bottom up) governance and solutions making. It builds from the values based capitalism, that Jim Chalmers spoke about so pragmatically in his op-ed two years ago (on my birthday, thanks). It follows the well-being framework, that recognises the inter-dependancies of whole of gov practice. And it sings to the key themes covered at Mondays Sydney summit, courtesy Committee for Sydney A thriving economy, with cohesive community backed by good government, in harmony with natural systems because we are partnering with Country is attainable. To get there, it’s deeply important community sector, social innovators, purpose based business and action based social policy leaders get their voices in the mix on this great work. 14 days isn’t much time. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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When Buy Social Canada and Tapestry Community Capital first started collaborating, our conversations noted how siloed conversations around community finance and social procurement could be. For us, it’s a simple premise: businesses need both access to capital and ongoing customer spending to succeed in the market. This is especially true for social enterprises, which deliver blended value through social and financial outcomes, but may face additional barriers that traditional for-profit businesses do not. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://buff.ly/4cu1riX

“On one hand we obviously need money to operate. On the other hand, money brings complications and a consumption of time” - Manuela de los Rios 💰What role does financial resources play within your social action? Within our latest article in Third Force News, two community leaders Manuela & Innocent discuss how money can #HelpAndHinder social action. Read the article here (pg 24-25): https://lnkd.in/e_2tpd2B 🌟What other themes do you recognise? Image credit: Third Force News.

Check out our latest #MoneyMeetsCommunity report! “The vitality of the field surpassed even my expectations," said Frank Woodruff, "These organizations are ripe for investment, as are the communities they serve. It's high time policymakers and funders sit up and take notice.” Read it for yourself: https://bit.ly/MMC4 #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #InvestInCommunities #SustainableInvesting

What’s our approach to risk at The Social Change Nest? We’re unpacking this and much more in a series of blogs over the next months, and the first one is now out. 👁️🗨️ Read our first blog: https://shorturl.at/miEtF  🤝 Join our Funders Working Group: https://shorturl.at/0AGZF  💬 If you’re a funder and want to chat about this: [email protected] 

TRADING FOR GOOD 💡 | This programme helps you solve challenges in your community. To deal with issues like the cost-of-living crisis, lack of community resources or environmental decline people are creating their own solutions. A new programme helps those people grow and sustain their projects for improving their communities. The new Trading For Good programme: 🙋 Doing good in your community starts with you Among your community’s greatest assets are changemakers who take it upon themselves to build community ownership, investment, cohesion and wellbeing. This programme empowers people to transform their communities by giving them the skills, network and support to do so. 💰 Build your own reliable source of community income This programme empowers you to take control of your work in the community by building a strong trading income. We’ll give you the skills and the funding to get your new income streams running and growing. 🤝 Connect with and learn from people transforming communities across England You share a common goal with changemakers around the country to transform England’s communities. This programme brings people together to create a supportive and collaborative ecosystem that empowers community business to thrive and make a positive impact in their communities. Find out more and apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5bs25yM

Money worries? This FREE workshop could help! At the 3 B’s workshop from social enterprise Clean Slate you’ll learn how to spend less, save more and bring home extra money. If you’re interested you can sign up here: https://orlo.uk/3Encf #MoneyAdvice #HereToHelp #HomesForGood

💡It's about more than just saving money... In our latest blog, we explore how a pivotal shift, led by the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF), towards quantifying costs of late intervention, could help save billions and improve well-being outcomes for children and young people. At Mind Of My Own, we're passionate about using evidence-based strategies to not only save costs but also to foster healthier, happier futures for children. Stay tuned as we unveil the financial savings of our digital tools in our upcoming post. 👀 https://lnkd.in/dPvkA2nA #EarlyIntervention #TransformingOutcomes #MindOfMyOwn #financialSavings #government #localAuthority #childrensServcies #governmentMoney #councilFunding #funding

Embrace the cornerstone of financial sustainability in community management. 🏢 The Reserve Fund Sub-Committee plays a vital role in securing the community's future by focusing on: ➡️ Strategic Fund Allocation: Earmarking resources for long-term maintenance and unforeseen repairs, creating a financial buffer that boosts community resilience. ➡️ Future Planning: Systematically preparing for upcoming infrastructure needs to prevent financial strain and ensure adequate funding for all future maintenance and upgrades. ➡️ Emergency Preparedness: Setting aside resources to swiftly address unexpected repairs, protecting the community from potential disruptions and costly emergencies. Rely on a proactive Reserve Fund Sub-Committee to maintain your community's financial health and sustainability. Want to improve your community's financial strategies?  Reach out to us for expert guidance - Link in Bio Contact Us 📞 (087) 803-0577 ✉️ [email protected] #NeotrendRealEstate #RealEstateAdvisor #RealEstateTipsandAdvice #SectionalTitleLivinginSouthAfrica #SustainableLiving #CommunityManagement #FinancialSecurity #futureplanning #businessfuture #planningahead