Sheffield Social Enterprise Network

📢 Come and work with us! 📢 We're looking for an experienced Workshop Designer and Facilitator to join our team and contribute to an exciting portfolio of innovative and meaningful work in the area of system change. Apply here: https://loom.ly/DEKliPY

👋 We're hiring - join Opus as our Operations Manager! We're looking for someone with operations experience to join our worker-owned company, engaging in complex and stimulating projects. If you think that might be you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here: https://loom.ly/F162FqQ

Don't miss the chance to be part of systemic change in Sheffield with Opus. Deadline for applications this Sunday.

Space to Breathe are looking for people to fill two part-time posts. One is for a two-day week Peer Support Worker and the other is for a 2.5 day/week Carers Support & Wellbeing Worker. Full details and job descriptions can be found at https://lnkd.in/dqgjfwMQ. Applications are through a CV and 400-word personal statement stating why you’re applying and what you’d bring to the role. Applications are due by Tuesday 22nd April at 12noon. We welcome any applicants who’d like to apply for both roles. Any questions email andy@spacetobreatheuk.com.

Flourish Economics is at the Festival of debate! Join me on Saturday 10th May for an Offers and Asks experience; a participatory workshop where you'll learn how sharing your passions, experience and resources can create communities with resilience and care at their core. Sign up and more info here; https://lnkd.in/evhcbgNX

🔹No, Alan, we won’t fix the economy by punishing disabled people🔹 Last week, Alan Milburn gave a keynote speech that I found deeply problematic. Two key takeaways stood out: 1️⃣ Framing economically inactive people as THE main barrier to economic growth. This is a deeply flawed narrative that shifts blame onto those facing systemic barriers, rather than addressing the real structural issues in our economy. 2️⃣ A misleading use of statistics. He cited research from Barnsley claiming “seven in ten economically inactive people would like to work.” But without context, this statistic oversimplifies complex realities—health conditions, caring responsibilities, a lack of inclusive opportunities, and an employment system that often fails disabled people. I've written about this in Now Then Magazine - Opus because we need to challenge these narratives. Blaming those pushed to the margins doesn’t grow the economy—it deepens inequality. The real solutions lie in investing in inclusive employment, co-production, and systemic change that works for everyone. Have a read, share if you agree, and let’s push back against rhetoric that scapegoats rather than solves. 👉 Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/eQw4jUFt #SocialJustice #InclusiveEconomy #DisabilityRights #SocialEnterprise #SystemChange #AlanMilburn

💥BIG NEWS 💥 Here's your full lineup for Festival of Debate 2025! 🎉 Join us in Sheffield for the UK's biggest politics festival, with more than 50 events exploring responses to some of the most urgent issues of our time Discover the programme ➡️ festivalofdebate.com #FofD

There is still so much to do before the Festival of Social Enterprise comes to an end this weekend. Check out our website for more information... https://lnkd.in/eZG6XBHV Thank you to the festival sponsors The Growth Company for their continued support. If anyone would like information about how they can get involved in the 2026 Festival of Social Enterprise, email April Thompson - april@ssen.org.uk

It's been a big few weeks, culminating in the screening of "Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead" earlier this week. The screening was the first time I'd seen the film (and my section!) and I was honestly just blown away. The contributors, the curation, the story. All of it was outstanding. Thank you so much to Terry Murphy for inviting my to be part of the film, Tim Feben and Jake Barrett for their patience whilst filming, everyone at the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network who supported this project and my fellow contributors; Ola Fagbohun Roz D. René Meijer James Lock Jamie Bristow olivier tsemo 💚

The premiere of this film this morning was a truly meaningful event. I expected it to be inspiring and thought provoking, and it was. I didn't expect it to be emotional. Fantastic job, Opus Independents and Sheffield Social Enterprise Network . Much food for thought and a call to action. Watch this space ⭐