The Socent Connection is here!

We're up and running and our HQ is Sparkhouse

Enactus UCL – University College London

Anthony talking to students about Elephant Branded

Go Social at Boston College

Anthony showcasing Social Enterprise at Boston College

Give Me Tap at Go Social

Anthony talking about Give Me Tap at Go Social, Boston College

Elephant Branded at Go Social, Boston

Anthony showcasing Elephant Branded to students at Boston College

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Anthony with Melody Hossaini

Anthony with Melody, Founder of Inspire Engage International at the end of Go Social

New Water Warriors at Go Social

At the end of Anthony's talk, all delegates were given a custom Give Me Tap bottle to celebrate the event

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Give Me Tap & LSTN at Go Social

Anthony, along with two student helpers, showcasing Give Me Tap & LSTN on the day

Give Me Tap at NCS

Anthony met ex badminton player Jenny Wallwork at NCS and presented her with a Give Me Tap bottle

#SocialEnterpriseDay

Anthony's social media entry for Social Enterprise Day

NCS Business Challenge at Bishop Grosseteste

Presenting the business challenge on NCS to young people across Lincolnshire at Bishop Grosseteste

The Big Issue

NCS Group Pic at BG

Group photo at the end of the NCS business challenge at Bishop Grosseteste

NCS Business Challenge at Bishop Grosseteste

One team running through their idea to the panel

NCS Business Challenge at Bishop Grosseteste

Time to pitch to the panel

NCS Business Challenge Nottingam

A team pitching their idea at the University of Nottingham

NCS Business Challenge Ideas

One team with their idea "teach the people"

NCS Business Challenge Ideas

One team with their idea "Shack Skaters"

NCS Business Challenge Lincoln

Challenge brief outlined, teams in brainstorming mode

Lights, Camera, Action

This NCS team shooting their marketing video for the business challenge

Cut!

Take 17... this NCS group have yet to nail their marketing video on the NCS busines challenge

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

This team, Freddies, pitching their business idea

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

It's these guys time to pitch

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

Q&A with the judges

Change Please

Thinking outside of the box (Lincoln)

Getting stuck in with the business challenge

All Ears

Listening to eachothers ideas

Everyone’s a winner – NCS Business Challenge University of Hull

Young people with their certificates at the end of the challenge

Making connections in London – Coventry University London

Anthony becoming a mentor for Coventry University London, Enactus. Posing here with the Vice President of Coventry University of London Enactus, Ratiul

Investors in Education Awards Ceremony

The Socent Connection getting recognised for their work with young people by receiving an investors in Education Award from the Education Business Partnership

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

This team showing their marketing video during their pitch

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

These guys have created their own website

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

Lighter Living - This group have come up with a healthy fast food restaurant idea, plus classes and workshops to promote healthy eating

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

The pitchers make their introductions

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

Canis Frenos - This team have come up with a company that makes and sells dog harnesses. Their profits are donated to animal charities

NCS Business Challenge Nottingham

The Canis Frenos team showing Anthony their website (which is still live). Please note that you can't buy the products as the business was just for business challenge purposes

#Take1

Teach The People - Selling merchandise to fund courses abroad to teach skill sets in areas such as coaching, plumbing and business etc

#Take2

Teach The People - Selling merchandise to fund courses abroad to teach skill sets in areas such as coaching, plumbing and business etc

#Take3

Teach The People - Selling merchandise to fund courses abroad to teach skill sets in areas such as coaching, plumbing and business etc

#Take4

Teach The People - Selling merchandise to fund courses abroad to teach skill sets in areas such as coaching, plumbing and business etc

#Take5

Teach The People showing their promo video

NCS Business Challenge, Stamford

One team with a custom jumper business idea tailored to special occasions. They used lego to show what their jumpers would look like

NCS Business Challenge, Stamford

Angle #2 - One team with a custom jumper business idea tailored to special occasions. They used lego to show what their jumpers would look like

Creativity is intelligence having fun!

Using lego to illustrate their ideas

NCS Business Challenge, Stamford

There are several building blocks to business, so why not use lego to build them?

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Creative session at Sparkhouse ( Socent Connection HQ )

Compiling workshops for NCS and schools

NCS Business Challenge, Stamford

This team carrying out market research for the business idea

The Socent Connection is a journey

Our work takes us all ove rthe UK... where next?

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

Social Enterprise products on display for the NCS students as a reference for inspiration

Elephant Branded at Go Social, Boston College

Elephant Branded products on show during Go Social

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NCS Business Challenge at Lincoln

Someone taking an interest in LSTN Sound Co. Anthony telling their story so far

NCS Business Challenge at Nottingham

Educating young people on Social Enterprise

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NCS Business Challenge Lincoln

Anthony presenting the NCS group with their all day business challenge

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Connecting the future

Interest has been shown in Social Enterprises. Anthony making some recommendations for Social Enterprises to get in touch with (Just like our slogan, connecting the future)

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

This groups team leader checking on progress

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

One of the teams brainstorming with eachother - communication is key

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

These girls getting creative, starting to build prototypes for their business idea

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

Design team at work

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

#Take2, design team at work

NCS Business Challenge, Lincoln

Finance officers counting the numbers

Orange GiveMeTap

Business as a force for good : an introduction to Social Enterprise

Compiling a lecture to deliver at the University of Lincoln. Inspired by Social Enterprises such as Give Me Tap, Elephant Branded and Snacet. Their products are on display

World Skills Day at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Doncaster

Delivering mini business challenges to year 5's at SIr Thomas Wharton Business Academy for World Skills Day

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Roaring Records

This team came up with Roaring Records and created their own Twitter page. All amazing designs and artwork were done by one of the young people in the team

Roaring Records

This team came up with Roaring Records and created their own Twitter page. All amazing designs and artwork were done by one of the young people in the team

Roaring Records

This team came up with Roaring Records and created their own Twitter page. All amazing designs and artwork were done by one of the young people in the team

Roaring Records

This team came up with Roaring Records and created their own Twitter page. All amazing designs and artwork were done by one of the young people in the team

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

A viking themed cafe that supports the local community. This team created their own Instagram page

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

This group came up with a juice bar idea and created an Instagram page

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

This team made their own loyalty cards for their social enterprise cafe

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

The young people showing off their artistic skills during the business challenge

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

Great digital marketing by the team, Chill Out, creating their own logo

NCS Business Challenge, Nottingham

This team came up with a presentation for their Youth Coaching idea for their local area, Market Deeping

NCS Business Challenge, Loughborough

One all-girl team came up with an idea for an ethical fashion brand - Fashion Unity. Not only did they create their own posters, they also created a t-shirt for their pitch!

NCS Business Challenge Prizes

Prizes for both the business challenge and side challenge (GiveMeTap box challenge)

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LSTN

Anthony giving a talk to business students at the University of Lincoln

SEUK website

Me being caught in the action at Social Saturday by Social Enterprise UK

NCS Business Challenge

Business challenge promo photo pre-challenge

NCS business challenge

Business challenge promo photo pre-challenge

NCS business challenge

Business challenge promo photo pre-challenge

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Ready to start the day...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

"If you smile then that should set the tone" (Justin Timberlake)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Look around and take in the moment

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Introduction #Take1

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Introduction #Take2

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Anthony in action

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

SEUK video featuring Michael Sheen (SEUK Patron)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Explaining the challenge in detail

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

NCS participants taking it all in

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The explaining continues...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Wow, social enterprise is cool...it's always a pleasure to see the audience engaged

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Wow, great idea!

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

This future entrepreneur has some well thought out ideas...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Really impressed with their approach for change

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Business is a force for good...it all starts with a "Yes"

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Future change maker...watch this space

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Why this is a good idea...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

It all starts with a "Yes", stay focused

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Giving guidance during the day

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The responsibility lays on the shoulders of this project manager

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Teamwork and resourcefulness is key...always be prepared

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Change is easier with enthusiasm

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Checking in on progress

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter" (E.E.Cummings)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Jotting down ideas always helps

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

A winning idea starts with brainstorming

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Loving the ideas

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

This project manager is stepping up

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Be sure to make calculated decisions

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Team discussion in action

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Keeping on task

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Digital creativity in action

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

It's always good to think through an idea

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Always listen to others, like this group did

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

#Take1

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

#Take2

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

#Take3

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

#Take4

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Thinking outside the box...can you spot the box?

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Update on progress

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Sleeves up, lets get stuck in

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Measuring up ideas

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

This team is showing off their website so far

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Here Anthony is putting it into action...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Great minds think alike

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

We like our business challenges to be fun and to put a smile on your face

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Anthony checking out websites that groups have built

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

High five!

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Teamwork makes the dream work

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

It is always good to see our participants immersed

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Continuing the feedback for this future entrepreneur

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Checking out presentation scripts

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

"So go ahead and smile" (Lily Allen)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Never underestimate the power of feedback

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

It's always good to love what you do

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

#TeamPic3

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

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NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Work hard play hard

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Leaping into the business challenge

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Strike a pose...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Girl power ready for the business challenge presentation

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Take a step in the right direction with these flip flops (these are a prototype)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Who says you have to work inside?

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Our business challenge adding to this young person's NCS experience

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Impressed by the brand designs the young people have come up with...creative talent at its finest

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Marketing team at work

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Last minute preparation before the pitch

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

One of the winning teams. Well done!

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

This team is in the zone...

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

It's all in the detail (floor plans)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Behind the scenes of this group's pitch presentation

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Marketing video production and editing

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Modelling for the marketing campaign

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Promo pic for the marketing campaign

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The price for a great ad

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

"Don't you just love it when a plan comes together" (The A Team)

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

A step closer...to win the business challenge

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The making of a mascot

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The marketing team is hard at work

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Michael (find him on our team page) delivering the business challenge

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Merchandise ideas...what do you think?

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

The branding is coming to life

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Make sure that you fuel up before you pitch...like this team did

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

How did the pitch go?

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

This group thinks it is time for a change...we agree

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Looking at things from a different perspective

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

Pitch rehearsal

NCS Summer Business Challenge 2018

"Who run the world? Girls" (Beyonce) - Another one of our winning teams

The Socent Connection HQ

Proud to be Lincolnshire based, especially on Lincolnshire Day

The Socent Connection HQ

Proud to be Lincolnshire based, especially on Lincolnshire Day

Lightbulb Moment

Do you ever have those lightbulb moments where you think you can change the world? Well you can!

Happy Social Saturday Everyone!

We celebrate social enterprise daily...but even more on a day like today.

Corporate Courses, Workshops & Challenges

Did you know that we provide services for businesses? You are in luck, as we do!

Happy Social Enterprise Day

Do you know what we do? If not, you do now!

Happy Social Enterprise Day

Do you know what we do? If not, you do now!

Countdown to Christmas begins!

1st December, you know what that means...advent calendar time

Countdown to Christmas begins!

1st December, you know what that means...advent calendar time

Make a good choice this Chrismas

Gift your loved ones and also someone in need with these Christmas present ideas that make a difference!

It looks good, tastes good and does good!

What presents are you asking for under your Christmas tree? Anything that would make a difference?

“Life is like a party – dress like it!” Aubrey Hepburn

We are getting festive by dressing up for the holiday season...and we mean business!

Merry Christmas Everyone

Hmm...if we compile a Christmas hit next year, we may have ourselves a record cover

Bring ideas to life

Buy Social. Be Good

What’s stopping you?

Stop waiting for good things. We don't.

Take a moment

When you are good, take a moment. We do at The Socent Connection HQ!