Big Issue In the North coverage
21/05/2010 - 11:55
Jonathan
Big Issue In the North article

Journalist Helen Clifton, has recently published an article in the Big Issue in the North, looking at the growth of co-operatives in the region. Helen was a member at OpenSpace and though new to the co-operative sector was won over by her experiences here. As well as featuring OpenSpace, Helen has talked to the Busy Bee toy co-operative from Chorlton, Manchester and the Nenthead Community Shop from Cumbria.

Sunday Times feature on OpenSpace and co-operative consortia
21/05/2010 - 11:55
Jonathan

Today's Sunday Times features an article on co-operative consortia, people or businesses who come together to form mutual trading units. Consortia are particularly common in the agricultural sector but the benefits of sharing costs and overheads have seen the model growing in popularity.

Click here to view the article.

Co-operative Enterprise Hub
02/10/2009 - 13:38
Jonathan

While setting up OpenSpace we received loads of help and support from the Co-operative Group. They provided advice and a grant which helped us establish ourselves, do some marketing and build our mezzanine.

If you are setting up a co-operative enterprise they offer a range of free services. You can find out more information here.

And of course we're always happy to provide hints and tips on setting up a co-working project like OpenSpace.

Dust Storm
21/05/2010 - 11:56
Ben

 A close friend of mine is moving down under later this year for a while and sent me this interesting link, check it out.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/6222210/Largest-dust-storms-in-70-years-cover-Sydney.html

 

OpenSpace documentary launch
21/05/2010 - 12:11
Jonathan
OpenSpace documentaries

OpenSpace Co-op have launched a best practice guide - a set of documentaries charting the set up and establishments of our co-operative co-working project.

Created by film maker Damien Mahoney the videos can be found on OpenSpace's YouTube channel.

They look at the co-operative's set up, how it works, the reasons for choosing a co-operative model, information about OpenSpace's members, background on Hulme and hopes and reflections.

Openspace launches Co-operative documentation film series
21/05/2010 - 12:12
Sarah

This evening, Wednesday 9th September, Openspace workspace co-operative, based in Hulme, Manchester, will launch the series of five short films by Damien Mahoney which document the founding and development of this successful social enterprise.

 

Business development opps for small social enterprises
21/05/2010 - 11:56
Sarah
Just been asked to forward this:
 
LEAD business development programme now open to social enterprises
 
The LEAD programme is a leadership and business development programme suitable for those in management positions in social enterprises with 20 staff or under. Originally designed and run by Lancaster University Business School, LEAD was the first management development programme
OpenSpace documentary launch and networking event
02/09/2009 - 09:27
Jonathan

OpenSpace is a co-operative for small organisations and freelancers working in the creative, environmental or social enterprise sectors.

At 6pm on Wednesday 9th September 2009, OpenSpace and film maker Damien Mahoney are launching a series of short films documenting how we set up and established our co-working space.

Come along after work to help us celebrate and make some links and contacts with other people working in social enterprise and co-operatives.

Togetherworks workshop: financial diversification for social enterprises
19/08/2009 - 14:16
Sarah 
Financial Diversification Workshop 14 October 2009
Free to social enterprises in Greater Manchester

Following the extensive consultation that Social
Enterprise North West carried out towards the end of last year, Together
Works, in association with SELNET (Social Enterprise Lancashire
Network), is providing free workshops for Social Enterprises in Greater
Manchester designed to:

•Increase turnover through trading and funding
•Secure public sector contracts
•Collaborate on bids / opportunities

Funding is being provided by Capacity Builders.
New desk space at OpenSpace
04/08/2009 - 09:05
Jonathan

We now have new desk space available at OpenSpace. Depending on interest it is available for full time or part time rent.

If you are interested in taking it please let me know and we can arrange a visit if appropriate.

OpenSpace, based in Hulme, Manchester, is a co-working co-operative for freelancers and small creative and social enterprise businesses.

You can rent desk space full time or part time basis, if you become a member you receive a 30% discount.