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Thinking of setting up a business?

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Thinking of setting up your own business or even just interested in enterprise?

We are currently providing workshops at Granby Toxteth Development Trust in the following topics:

Enterprise Awareness / Could you run your own business?

Market Research – Is there a need for y

Michelle Smith is One of Future 50 for 2013!

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Big Enterprise in Communities

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Big Enterprise in Communities (BEiC) is a £6.6M initiative funded through the ERDF Investment Framework for Action Area 4.1 – to Stimulate Enterprise in Disadvantaged Communities and Under-Represented Groups. Mpower People CIC is now working across eligible wards in Greater Merse

Are you a young person looking…

Monday, October 1st, 2012

Are you a young person looking for something fun to do? Then contact Laura about our Dance, Singing or Drama workshops!

Do you feel like dancing, danc…

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Do you feel like dancing, dancing? Then why don’t you enrol in one of our Dance classes with Laura! Ages 6-10, 11-16

Is a bad social media presence…

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Is a bad social media presence better than none at all? http://t.co/SQx6Ah7w

I believe that child runaways …

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

I believe that child runaways need protecting from harm & sexual exploitation. Pledge your support too: http://t.co/F1Tgv6wm Please RT!

Had a great day today, saw Ros…

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Had a great day today, saw Roscoe Productions today and anticipate some exciting joint projects together!

Community Right to Challenge g…

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Community Right to Challenge goes live today! http://t.co/kQrXGRXu

Have you done a clear out? Why…

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Have you done a clear out? Why don’t you donate your spare clothes, toiletries & food/drink to The Basement? We will ensure the Homeless of…

Fantastic first week at The Ba…

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

Fantastic first week at The Basement. Looking forward to a bright and happy future! Let’s improve current homeless service provision and en…

Should we carry on campaigning…

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Should we carry on campaigning to protect our #NHS I’ve voted. Have your say – http://t.co/Ya6tOUyp @Tags:
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Follow @MPowerPeople now for …

Monday, March 19th, 2012

Follow @MPowerPeople now for latest updates on clients progress, success stories and life lessons! Don’t miss out on special offers too x

Follow @MPowerPeople now for …

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Follow @MPowerPeople now for latest updates on clients progress, success stories and life lessons! Don’t miss out on special offers too x

Congrats to 2 of our clients w…

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Congrats to 2 of our clients who won tickets to GEC today for their innovation. @MPowerPeople wishes them both luck with their ventures

Fancy turning that jog in toda…

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Fancy turning that jog in today’s sun into a proper fitness regime? Then you should contact @helenshealth to get fitter 4 Summer! She’s gr8!

Happy International Womens Day…

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Happy International Womens Day!!!

Hey Everybody! Support a local…

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Hey Everybody! Support a local client and lose weight the healthy way http://t.co/g3SE4qP1

Are you a young person (or do …

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Are you a young person (or do you know one?) who is interested in Drama, Singing or Dance? Then join our workshop this week! 0151 2541779

Thanks again to @helenshealth …

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Thanks again to @helenshealth for another great Newsham Park Fitness Club session! Xxx

Our Newsham Park Fitness Club …

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Our Newsham Park Fitness Club is going from strength to strength! Well done @helenshealth for getting us fitter for 2012! Xxx

Essential Mental Health Awareness Training

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Essential Mental Health Awareness Training for 3rd Sector Agencies

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Big thanks to @helenshealth fo…

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Big thanks to @helenshealth for todays Personal Fitness Bootcamp! Great success and thanks to those who braved the cold to attend! Xxx

Want to get fit for 2012? Join…

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Want to get fit for 2012? Join us tomorrow for Personal Fitness training starting Sat 10-11am, Wed nights too!!

FREE Personal Fitness Training in Newsham Park!

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

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Monday, January 2nd, 2012

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Really looking forward to Jan …

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Really looking forward to Jan 14th, the start of our FREE personal fitness training with @helenshealth in Newsham Park. Contact 4 more info!

Happy Chrimbo!!! Lots of Love …

Sunday, December 25th, 2011

Happy Chrimbo!!! Lots of Love from Mpower People CIC – regardless of religion, beliefs etc Let us spread the love, joy and food! xxx

FREE Personal Fitness Training starting in Jan 2012!

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

We are pleased to announce that we have won funding from Liverpool PCT through the Community Health Grant to deliver FREE Personal Fitness Training Bootcamps.

Places are FREE but limited, so please register your interest ASAP – either email Posted in Blog, News | Comments Off

Mpower People wishes you all the best seasons greetings!

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Mpower People CIC wishes you all a VERY merry Christmas and a fantastic 2012!

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Top Five Regrets of The Dying …

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Top Five Regrets of The Dying http://t.co/ZfPbXwq3 via @Exposing4Truth
Maybe 2012 is time to reassess life priorities!

Bit concerned about the termin…

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Bit concerned about the terminology being used by @Number10gov with announcement on #troubledfamilies

Just read this article on Usin…

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Just read this article on Using social media to increase neighbourhood co-operation
http://t.co/MNhGRNAW

Business in the Community in a…

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Business in the Community in awards call – Business News – LDP Business http://t.co/G4oqhn4I via @AddThis

Fresh Veg Delivered to your home for Christmas!

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Who’s coming to dinner this Christmas?
We’re now taking

Drama and Dance classes at Knotty Ash Youth Centre

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Anyone else got that Funky Fri…

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Anyone else got that Funky Friday feeling? Wishing you a Happy Friday… Tell us anything interesting you have… http://t.co/8frZ63oN

Anyone else got that Funky Fri…

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Anyone else got that Funky Friday feeling? Wishing you a Happy Friday… Tell us anything interesting you have going on today or over the…

LCVS has FREE Furniture Available!

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Free Furniture Available

Due to relocation Centre 56 has furniture to give away.

The items below are available to charities and organisations that support women and/or children who are victims of domestic violence. 

The listed items can be given to organisation

Knowsley Business News

Friday, December 9th, 2011

 

Save on Printing – for home or office!

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Support an Mpower People client and use Tech-Elec if printing costs are too high!

Funded NVQ training available!

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

 Book Now to Secure Your Place on are Open Courses

At SB Training UK Ltd

Abrasive Wheel ½ Day Courses

I have just registered to atte…

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

I have just registered to attend a Web Fuelled Business Event @WebFuelledBiz ! #webfuelled http://t.c

Won Future 100 Young Social En…

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Won Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneur Award! On way to London for ceremony.

Future 100 Award Winner

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Michelle Smith of Mpower People CIC named one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs for 2011 Posted in Blog, Events, News | Comments Off

Check out “Designing a Wordpre…

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Check out “Designing a Wordpress Website Workshop” http://t.co/Cqn9ztuG via @eventbrite

Mpower People CIC wishes you a…

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Mpower People CIC wishes you all a Happy Bonfire Night!

Join @MPowerPeople and #givean…

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Join @MPowerPeople and #giveanhour and pledge to #GoON and become a di

Don’t forget, free Dance and D…

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Don’t forget, free Dance and Drama session today! http://t.co/o4WF8NQf

Go on! It’s digital. Join our …

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Go on! It’s digital. Join our launch event at Liverpool Innovation Park today, wiv Martha Fox Lane from Lastminute.com http://t.co/oWvsPHuL

I’ve decided to help someone g…

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

I’ve decided to help someone get online #GoON #GiveAnHour http://t.co/mFrGv8vf
Get involved and become a Digital Champion now!

Please can you spare a few min…

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Please can you spare a few mins to vote for Mpower People CIC with NatWest CommunityForce. Vote for them to win… http://t.co/LrSUu18Q

Take a look at Mpower People C…

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Take a look at Mpower People CIC with NatWest CommunityForce. Vote for them to win ?6,000 #CommunityForce http://t.co/xV96RcY2

Please vote for us now! Vote c…

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Please vote for us now! Vote close Tomoz http://t.co/xV96RcY2

Vote for Mpower People CIC today!

Friday, October 21st, 2011

This is our last chance to call on you to kindly support our project, and we do not want to miss it.

Pleade can you spare a few minutes and vote for Mpower People CIC NatWest CommunityForce project if you have not yet done so.

Voting ends on Sunday, so please k

Take a look at Mpower People C…

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Take a look at Mpower People CIC with NatWest CommunityForce. Vote for us to win £6,000

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Take a look at Mpower People C…

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Take a look at Mpower People CIC with NatWest CommunityForce. Vote for them to win £6,000 #CommunityForce http://t.co/xV96RcY2

Please vote!

JCP Stop Press

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

17th October 2011: KNOWSLEY EDITION     

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New Liverpool Discussion Forum Live Today!

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

New Liverpool Discussion Forum Live Today!

First discussion: Liverpool City Council budget 2012-13 LCVS | United Way is pleased to invite you to contribute to the new Non-profit Sector Live Discussion Forum.

You can view current discussions and register to contribute y

QnR Secure Ltd – for all your Security and Office Cleaning needs!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

QnR Secure Ltd is a new fantastic Mpower People CIC client and if you need any Security or Office Cleaning services, please do not hesitate to contact Chris or Richard on 07501 393 524 for an excellent service.

Mpower People CIC and MSA Tech Ltd both highly recommend this company for all your

Free Energy Efficiency Advice to Small and Micro-Businesses

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

ecoSMARTER is a programme working with Micro SME Businesses across the North West to help deliver better energy efficiency and greater competitiveness. 

The Project is supported by ERDF and is overseen by the Dept for Communities and Local Government. It is completely free f

Oh yeah! Its the weekend! Wish…

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Oh yeah! Its the weekend! Wishing you a great weekend from Mpower People CIC!

Morning Facebookers! so,… wh…

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Morning Facebookers! so,… what does today hold for you? Mpower People CIC wishes you a fun and productive day! x

Best bits: Social enterprise i…

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Best bits: Social enterprise in deprived areas http://t.co/wWBVmnQn via @guardian

Becoming A Social Business: T…

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Becoming A Social Business: The IBM Story http://t.co/DuMtqxbC

10 things you should know abou…

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

10 things you should know about your clients (but probably don't) http://t.co/MAZ5uBSK

Hello Facebook friends! Mpower…

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Hello Facebook friends! Mpower People wishing you a funky day

Good morning Facebook friends!…

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Good morning Facebook friends! Wishing you a gorgeous day from Mpower People CIC! x

Good morning Facebook friends!…

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Good morning Facebook friends! Wishing you a Sexy Saturday from Mpower People CIC! x

Community Assets Matter Training

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Mpower People CIC just completed training with Community Matters, delivered at Denton Community Centre, Newcastle.

It was fantastic, comprehensive training on how to manage Community Assets, such as Community Centres. We highly recommend any interested parties book on their next course!

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WCS presents Unintention 29th September – 2nd October 2011

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Mpower People CIC had the pleasure of attending the exhibition being held at Wolstenholme Creative Space today, 29th September.

If you are in town and fancy nurturing your artistic/creative side… then pop along to see Unintention, which is on until 2nd October culminating in an amazing

Team a go-go Ex-showroom Sale now on!

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The fabulous Team a go-go are having a Big Blue Sale!

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RIBA Stirling Prize 2011: Public Vote

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) invited the nation to vote for its favourite building on the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2011.

The online poll was launched today and will run for one week only, closing on September 30.

The results of the public vote will be a

UK Older Peoples Day Fri 30th September 2011

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Support at Home is a new social care provider based in Garston, Liverpool. As an introduction to our local community we would like to invite people of all ages to join us as we celebrate UK Older People’s Day

 In li

Chrestomatics Services

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Chrestomatics Ltd is growing to assist our customers with their legislation compliance, as well as bettering their operational obligations. We aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness for our customers, through improved operations or services, and to enable them to deliver high quality produc

Drama, Singing and Dance for ages

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Mpower People CIC will be starting Drama, Dance and Singing classes for 6-10 and 11-16 year olds in  Knotty Ash Youth and Community Centre

If you are interested or know a young person who wishes to take part please contact us on 0151 254 1779 or la

Luigi’s handcrafted soaps

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

Want to treat yourself or someone you love? Then try the new product range now! www.luigis-handcrafted-soaps.com

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Innovation Investment Fund 2011- North West Social Value Foundation

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
The Social Value Foundation has recently been established with the support of NHS North West to foster a culture of social value in everything the NHS does, through using its commissioning, procurement and delivery of services in the most efficient and effective way for

dot-art Announces Regular Pop Up Art Shops at Metquarter

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

dot-art Announces Regular Pop Up Art Shops at Metquarter

Following a successful pilot in the spring, every quarter dot-art will be taking over a key site

Made Here seek Artists & Makers

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Made Here seek Artists & Makers

www.made-here.co.uk is a website set up in Liverpool to promote and sell the work of the many talented artists, designers and makers. It will offer shoppers the opportunity to buy locally produced gifts, accessories and jewellery and the intention is that i

The Social Return on Investment (SROI) Network: Liverpool Training

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The Social Return on Investment (SROI) Network: Liverpool Training

The SROI Network will be holding a two day Practitioner training event in Liverpool on

Plaza Community Cinema- Autism/Disability friendly film screening

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Plaza Community Cinema- Autism/Disability friendly film screening

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Office Space at Toxteth Town Hall

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Office Space at Toxteth Town Hall

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Setting Up a Social Enterprise One Day Training Course

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Setting Up a Social Enterprise One Day Training Course

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Call for artists & maker stallholders- Sat 24th September

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Call for artists & maker stallholders- Sat 24th September

On 24th September between 12 noon and 6pm Liverpool Commercial District is holding a Latin A

Capital Growth Fund for health and social care enterprises- Deadline approaching!!!

Saturday, September 10th, 2011
The Social Investment Business is currently investing in social enterprises working in health or social care. Applications close at noon on Friday 16th September 2011.
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Strategic Management for Social/Community Enterprises

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Strategic Management for Social/Community Enterprises

Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce their brand new qualification in Stragegic Manageme

The Story of Henrietta Lacks

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

The Story of Henrietta Lacks

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Social Enterprise North West Trade Fair 2011

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Social Enterprise North West Trade Fair 2011

Social Enterprise North West (SENW) will be holding their 2011 Trade Fair on Tuesday 18th October 2011 at the

Feeding Liverpool- A Transition Liverpool Symposium

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Feeding Liverpool- A Transition Liverpool Symposium

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Talk Talk Digital Heroes Awards

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
The Digital Heroes Awards are provided and administered by Talk Talk and Citizens Online. The awards will be given to outstanding individuals, working within UK community groups or charities, who are using the power of digital technology to impl

Disability Ambassador role- a new appointment

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Disability Ambassador role- a new appointment

Aidan Toomey has been appointed as an Ambassador for Disabled People’s User Led Organisations (DPULOs)

Level 2 Youth Work Qualification – Youthzone placements

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Gain a Level 2 Award and Experience in Youth Work

Are you aged 16 to 65?

Are you interested in helping young people make a positive contribution to their community? Are you available for a few hours on Friday evenings? If you are, then volunteering with The Youth Zones Project is for y

HMRC Free Courses for New Businesses

Monday, September 5th, 2011
The HMRC Business Education and Support Team is currently running a range of free courses aimed at new businesses. These courses run throughout the year, throughout the country, including Liverpool.

Innovation in Giving Fund

Sunday, September 4th, 2011
NESTA is pleased to announce with the Office of Civil Society an open call for ideas to the £10m Innovation in Giving Fund. We are looking for proposals which have the potential to deliver a significant increase in the giving and exchange of ti

Target-Zone Personal Training

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Are you looking for a Personal Trainer?

Do you need Nutrition advice?

Want to take part in a Fitcamp?

…Then you need to contact David Whitney from Target-Zone now!

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Tea Dance

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The Isla Gladstone are launching the first Afternoon Tea Dance on Thursday 8th September 1pm – 4pm. (£5.00 per person)

There will be tea and scones, followed by entertainment with Neil Alcock! B

ook today to avoid disappointment – space are limited!!

Thanks again All at the

Looking for Creative Office Space?

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Looking fora base for your business in the heart of Liverpool’s Creative Quarter?

- if you are interested please contact us BASECAMP 3 is an award winning enterprise hub focused upon supporting new and early stage entrepreneurs by providing a supportive and stimulating environment to help i

TB Comp – Computer Repair

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Here at TB Comp we repair, protect, maintain, broadband set up, internet troubleshoot and upgrade home and small business computers. We provide data protection and customer confidentiality.

Contact us today for a no fix no fee computing solution.

 

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Win a free 6 month office space in L8!

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Could you tallk your way into the Tiber Project?

Have you, or are you planning to, start your own Arts – Educational – Sports or Community Business in Liverpool 8?

If ‘YES’ then you should enter Tiber’s Dragons’ Den Entrepreneurship Competition

Win 6 MONTH’