Advisory Group launched to champion social enterprise in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling upon social enterprise leaders to apply to join a new initiative to help drive forward an ambitious agenda for social enterprise throughout the city-region.
The Social Enterprise Advisory Group, made up of social enterprise leaders from across the sector, will advise the Mayor, Greater Manchester Combined Authority leaders, and the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership by identifying and offering recommendations on the actions needed to help the sector thrive.
Rose Marley, the co-founder and CEO of award-winning SharpFutures, which supports young people into employment in the creative digital and technology sectors, will act as interim Chair to lead the establishment of the group for the first 12 months.
Rose Marley said: “We have a rich history of social reform in Greater Manchester, from the Chartists to the Corn Laws and the Suffragettes. There are now more social enterprises than ever before active in our region, and the sector is the fastest-growing in the UK. Social enterprise has the potential to transform our economy and make a positive social impact on our city-region for the long term.”
Find out more on the Greater Manchester Combined Authority website.
All applications must be submitted by 17:00 on 31 December 2019.