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From the street to the boardroom

Published: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:33:30

Junior Housing Minister Iain Wright unveiled a major refocusing of Government's homelessness strategy today (18 December 2007), challenging hostels and charities to promote greater entrepreneurial spirit and create more training and employment opportunities for homeless people.

The minister launched the £1.5 million 'Dragon's Den' style competition, called 'Spark', at the offices of the social enterprise The Big Issue. The competition will enable hostels and homelessness charities to pitch for financial support, mentoring and a business 'make-over' to grow their social enterprise businesses, encouraging the development of employment opportunities and skills.
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