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This video is about the topic of ‘social entrepreneurship’, who they are, how you can become one and what difference they make to society. just in case you don’t know, a social entrepreneur is someone who recognises a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. Whilst social entrepreneurs are most commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, this need not necessarily be incompatible with making a profit. This video show highlights the Bikeworks Community Cycle Centre in London. It also talks about The Guinness Bring It To Life Awards, which offer 6 Development Awards, worth up to £15,000 and 13 Catalyst awards worth up to £2,200 to social entrepreneurs who want to develop a business idea that makes a positive difference on their local community. The video is particularly pertinent as David Cameron has recently said that a ‘big society’ of community work and social enterprise could be one of their great legacies - giving power back to the local communities. Applicants can apply for an award at http://www.unltd.org.uk/guinness-bring-it-to-life-awards/ from 27 May and the deadline for entries is 23 July.

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http://www.thatshow.com/video/1582/How-to-be-a-social-entrepreneur


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