In Brief: Social enterprise awards; TAP Portugal expands & more
NORTH West social enterprises are being invited to enter Santander’s Social Enterprise Development Awards, where they can seek a financial boost to help them grow.
The Awards feature three prize funds – £50,000, £20,000 and £10,000 – dependent on turnover, for organisations working to improve social inclusion, support employment or create a greener environment.
To enter the competition, social enterprises should complete a short entry form downloadable from www.santanderseda.co.uk detailing how an award would be used to grow their business to benefit the community. The deadline for applications is the 1st July 2013 and the winners will be announced in September 2013.
Alongside the prize money, winning social enterprises receive a business support package from Santander including fully funded internships, business webinar presentations, consultancy days and the opportunity to network with other enterprises and small businesses.
::
AIRLINE TAP Portugal has increased the frequency of its Manchester to Lisbon service, from seven to 10 flights a week.
The airline’s fares start at £126 return including all taxes and charges.
::
A NEW asset and valuation business has been launched in south Manchester.
Called Griffin James, the firm offers specialist advice on intangible and intellectual property (IP) assets.
The venture is led by Matt Lyons recently helped launch the valuation and agency services of Anderson Wade in Yorkshire .
Griffin James is based at Cheadle Royal Business Park, and has already established a strong client base.
