The North East regional winner of the Enterprising Britain 2006 competition, Acumen Community Enterprise Trust, was recognised for its success in creating an all-inclusive strategy for enterprise. Acumen has successfully encouraged and supported people to develop their business ideas and stimulated an entrepreneurial culture in the deprived area of Horden and Easington Colliery, East Durham.
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CapitaliSE is funded by SBS – Phoenix Fund and is managed by the North East Social Enterprise Partnership (NESEP). The CapitaliSE project is supported by ONE North East, Business Link, Development Trust Association, The Scarman Trust, Community Loan Fund North East and Project North East.
North East Social Enterprise Partnership
North East Social Enterprise Partnership (NESEP) is THE voice for Social Enterprise in the North East. We not only offer expert practical advice but champion Social Enterprise for the region at a regional, national and international level as well. We work with the Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC), the Voluntary Sector and all relevant Government Agencies.
The Social Enterprise Coalition represents a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations
