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The Value of Furniture Mines!

Posted by Edwin Categories: Edwin's Blog Published February 14, 2014

Many thanks to Mark Rowe and his team at the North Staffordshire Furniture Mine for taking the time to meet  in preparation for a tender meeting we are due to attend. Mark has ‘opened my eyes‘ to the amazing work he and the team carry out, and the social good such organisations achieve. I have also learntContinue Reading

What is Crowdfunding?

Posted by Edwin Categories: Edwin's Blog Published January 27, 2014

We have been approached to find out about ‘Crowdfunding’ – here is an explanation you may find useful: Crowdfunding (alternately crowd financing, equity crowdfunding, crowd equity, crowd-sourced fundraising) is the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations. Crowdfunding is used in support of a wideContinue Reading

Going out of our way to support others

Posted by Edwin Categories: Edwin's Blog Published January 17, 2014

A good week. Really lived up to our company resolution to ‘Going out of our way to help others’. Played a key role in enabling a well-deserving friend to start a fantasic new job.  Referred another to the Staffordshire Chamber’s Mentoring Project, and referred another to a positive business contact. It feels so good! BetterContinue Reading

Social Value in Public Sector Procurment FREE SROI Event

Posted by Edwin Categories: Edwin's Blog Published January 16, 2014

This is a not to miss [FREE] event being organised by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce – see link http://www.nscci.co.uk/events/event.php?eid=447 Lots from the experts about SROI. Please let us know how youn get on. Kindest regards Edwin      

FREE Women in Business Event

Posted by Edwin Categories: Edwin's Blog Published

Please feel free to attend and / or circulate details of this excellent [FREE] event organised by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce – see link http://www.nscci.co.uk/events/event.php?eid=470 Please let us know how it goes. Kindest regards Edwin            

Wider Impact Consultancy, Edwin Lewis