Elizabeth Forrester
Social Enterprise Consultant at Initiative for Social Entrpreneurs- Claim this Profile
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Steve Dixon
Elizabeth was there at the start of our social enterprise, she was extremely supportive and helpful and has continued to a great support to Changes and myself over the years. Elizabeth is very creative and knowledgeable in the social enterprise field and is very resourceful and reliable, she has always gone that extra mile to help. She has played a big part in our success to date.
Steve Dixon
Elizabeth was there at the start of our social enterprise, she was extremely supportive and helpful and has continued to a great support to Changes and myself over the years. Elizabeth is very creative and knowledgeable in the social enterprise field and is very resourceful and reliable, she has always gone that extra mile to help. She has played a big part in our success to date.
Steve Dixon
Elizabeth was there at the start of our social enterprise, she was extremely supportive and helpful and has continued to a great support to Changes and myself over the years. Elizabeth is very creative and knowledgeable in the social enterprise field and is very resourceful and reliable, she has always gone that extra mile to help. She has played a big part in our success to date.
Steve Dixon
Elizabeth was there at the start of our social enterprise, she was extremely supportive and helpful and has continued to a great support to Changes and myself over the years. Elizabeth is very creative and knowledgeable in the social enterprise field and is very resourceful and reliable, she has always gone that extra mile to help. She has played a big part in our success to date.
Experience
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Initiative for Social Entrpreneurs
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Enterprise Consultant
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Mar 2009 - Present
Working at the heart of Birmingham's social enterprise sector, supporting the growth and sustainability of social enterprises and not-for-profits. Project Manager for the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) programme to develop the social enterprise sector in the West Midlands, working with a range of individuals and existing voluntary and community organisations to support growth and development. Specialising in devising and running projects supporting women into enterprise and social enterprise, delivering training and women-focussed business support. Other work includes fundraising and bid-writing, contributing to awareness campaigns to raise profile of social enterprise locally and nationally, undertaking research, generating and delivering consultancy including business planning and feasibility, consortia working and new market opportunities. Running workshops around key social enterprise issues, community outreach and development work with various groups for example young people and refugee women’s groups. Show less
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Founder
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2021 - Present
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Education
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2001 - 2004
The University of Birmingham
BA (hons), African Studies -
University of Birmingham
BA African Studies
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