At the end of November RISE launched a new fairtrade-style identity for social enterprises. RISE is the voice for south west social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region. The new Social Enterprise Mark will inform people that if they use the accredited organisations, they will be making a positive contribution to a wider social or environmental outcome. Go to RISE’s website www.rise-sw.co.uk for more information.
Pictured at the launch from left to right are Andrew North (The Co-operative Group), Gaynor Coley (Eden Project), Jonathan Bland (Social Enterprise Coalition), Sue Cooper (Triodos Bank), Tim Smit (Eden Project), Julie Harris (COSMIC and RISE), Lucy Findlay (RISE). The Co-operative Group and Triodos Bank are sponsors of the new mark with support from the South West of England Regional Development Agency and funding from the Big Lottery Fund.
