Social enterprise wins Olympic transport contract

A contract to provide transport at the London 2012 Olympics has been won by a new social enterprise E&HCT - a collaboration between ECT Group and HCT Group.

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The 51SIM Festival

The 51SIM Festival is an event to provide people knowledge about social development and innovation opportunities in China. 51SIM stands for a charity organization with a focus on promoting and introducing social innovation programs in China.

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Volunteers' Week 2008

Volunteers' Week is a national celebration of volunteers and volunteering which takes place from 1 to 7 June of each year. It plays a huge part in raising the profile of England's 22 million volunteers while encouraging others to get involved.

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ECT Group

Formed in 1979 as part of Ealing Voluntary Service Council, ECT started life with just four vehicles, providing a transport service to Ealing residents. 28 years later, ECT has grown into a leading not-for-profit organisation with an £55 million turnover, providing a range of high quality services for the community.

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HCT Group

HCT Group is an award winning and rapidly growing provider of public transport and related training services in the UK. Its vision is social justice and equality for all.

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Welsh Assembly to give £1.3 m to 'develop social economy'

The Welsh Assembly Government is to put £1.3m into developing a community-based loans facility for social enterprises, more social firms and more development trusts.

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