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Justine Ballantyne
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Justine Ballantyne replied to Ailsa Clark's discussion Transfer of Services and the impacts on staff terms and conditions in the group The transfer process"Evidently, the government abolished the code in order to exacerbate the realisation of its Big Society. I believe this to be an ill-considered policy decision, with potentially catastrophic effects – by failing to safeguard fair terms and…"
Justine Ballantyne replied to Nick Wilding's discussion 'Exploring Community Resilience': next steps, thorny questions in the group Exploring Community Resilience: next steps"Apologies if my understanding and opinions of the publications are naive- I am relatively new to the sector!!
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‘Exploring Community Resilience - In Times of Rapid Change’ is an informative and enlightened approach to…"
Justine Ballantyne joined Nick Wilding's group
Exploring Community Resilience: next steps
This group builds on the publication of 'Exploring Community Resilience'.Next Steps: Join the conversation now!See More
Justine Ballantyne posted a status"The SQA Business Studies cirriculum pupils now requires pupils to establish and research a social enterprise.
http://ning.it/rRtkGs"
Justine Ballantyne posted a blog postThe Benefits of 'Social Enterprise Awards?'
Argyll and Bute Social Enterprise Network (ABSEN) have launched their first very own Social Enterprise Awards. ABSEN recognise that awards of this type are often established to raise the profile of the vital contributions and services that third sector organiazations offer local communities. I have read this recent articlehttp://ning.it/und8jo, which highlights 'why recognition matters,' however I am eager to identify the specific benefits formal accolade can…See More
Justine Ballantyne posted a blog postKintyre Recycling- Successfully Combining Environmental and Social Guiding Principles
Having only recently gained employment in the third sector, I am by no means an expert about the scope of social enterprises. However I refuse to believe that anyone could fail to be impressed by the work and ethos of Kintyre Recycling based in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland.Kintyre Recycling offer services including: Kerbside collection, Recycle banks, Secure shredding, Amenity site operation, and a Bio-fuel programme- a…See More
Arlene Cullum left a comment for Justine Ballantyne"Hi Justine - Welcome and looking forward to meeting you..."
Justine Ballantyne replied to Ailsa Clark's discussion Transfer of Services and the impacts on staff terms and conditions in the group The transfer process"I believe this is a fundamental issue which has the potential to exacerbate and negatively impact the many UK employees who have, or will, experience the transference of services between private, public and third sectors. For many years, social…"
Justine Ballantyne joined Nick Wilding's group
The transfer process
This theme is about(a) How services can be effectively transferred from local authorities to new partnerships with social enterprises and the third sector; and(b) innovations in rural service design and delivery emerging from this proceSee More
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- Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
- I work for Argyll and Bute Social Enterprise Network(ABSEN)whose purpose and activities correspond to the ethos, aims and objectives of Fiery Spirits. We are eager to share our experiences, and learn from the experiences of other social enterprises in the wider social enterprise community.
- About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
- I am a graduate intern passionate about the development and sustainability of the third sector. I am proud to work for ABSEN which is an affiliation of a wide variety and locality of social enterprises. ABSEN meet periodically to share good practice, offer peer support, develop trade links and identify and coordinate training requirements for the social economy.
- Website:
- http://www.absen.org.uk/
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The Benefits of 'Social Enterprise Awards?'
Posted on November 18, 2011 at 11:50 0 Comments 0 Likes
Argyll and Bute Social Enterprise Network (ABSEN) have launched their first very own Social Enterprise Awards. ABSEN recognise that awards of this type are often established to raise the profile of the vital contributions and services that third sector organiazations offer local communities. I have read this recent article
http://ning.it/und8jo, which highlights 'why recognition matters,' however I am eager to identify the specific benefits formal…
Kintyre Recycling- Successfully Combining Environmental and Social Guiding Principles
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:38 0 Comments 0 Likes
Having only recently gained employment in the third sector, I am by no means an expert about the scope of social enterprises. However I refuse to believe that anyone could fail to be impressed by the work and ethos of Kintyre Recycling based in the Argyll and Bute region of…
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- At 10:05 on November 11, 2011, Arlene Cullum said…
Hi Justine - Welcome and looking forward to meeting you...
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