Have you got a query about your social business or idea? Wondering where to start, who to talk to or what to do next? Then come and have a chat with Karen Smith, Director of Turn up the Value.
This session offers a space to explore ideas and queries with an experienced coach, social accountant, and business owner. Whether you are starting something new or would like to chat through ideas/issues about your established business, Karen is here to be your ‘critical friend’.
There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in – we’ll be at Bolton Central Library (BL1 1SE) in the Business Zone between 10am and 1.30pm.
Welcome to Bolton’s network for social entrepreneurs!
Our events are informal and aim to create space for connection and collaboration, as well as sharing knowledge and insight to support you and your business/organisation. This month we’re focusing on fundraising!
This networking event is for you if:
In this month’s session we are delighted to welcome Gemma Marshall, a freelance bid-writer and fundraising specialist with a wealth of national and international experience and knowledge. She’ll be sharing some top tips about fundraising, as well as answering your questions.
There will also be an opportunity to hear about the free support on offer through the Proper Good and Our Business programmes, including workshops, access to social business advisors and events.
What to expect:
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This interactive session is designed to explore and understand social value and how it can unlock new opportunities for your VCSE.
Join us for an insightful session exploring the power of social value in the VCSE sector. This workshop will cover key aspects of social value, including:
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Level Up your organisation with a digital plan and the tools to support it!
2025 is set to be a very competitive year, and staying ahead requires a clear, strategic approach. Join Scruffymonkey—a multi-award-winning company with over a decade of experience—as we share easy-to-follow processes and tools to elevate your marketing and promotional efforts. In this workshop, you’ll learn key strategies to help you stand out, and reach your audience effectively for the entire year. The best bit? Everything you need will not cost a single penny.
Get ready to take your organisation to the next level, maximising your impact and your profit!
Register to join us here.
Would you like to understand the key principles of a solid cashflow forecast, and be supported to develop a framework for your own? If so – this is the session for you!
Join Adrian Ashton – social enterprise and charities consultant for over 15 years – to explore cash flow forecasting for your social enterprise.
The key to operating a successful social enterprise is a diverse and robust model of income generation; including trading, investment and some grant funding. Key to developing that model is a solid plan – a cashflow forecast.
Investors and funders alike need to see that your business has a forecast that makes sense – Adrian can talk you through the best approach to achieving this, ensuring your forecast complements and builds on your business plan.
This will be a small group workshop, providing lots of opportunity for chat, both with Adrian and other social enterprise peers.
Register to join us here
Wondering which is the right legal structure for your Social Enterprise? These sessions will explore the options available and, using real world examples, help you to evaluate what might be the right legal structure and governance for your organisation.
This on-line workshop will be led by Adrian Ashton, an award-winning Charity and Enterprise consultant. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the sector, Adrian will inform, inspire and support you to explore the different options available for your organisation.
You can expect:
– A potted history of Social Enterprise (and why it’s important)
– The ‘Select-a-Structure’ quiz – What do you need from your legal structure, what legal structures are available and what are their pros and cons
– Governance – what is it, why is it important and what might be right for you
The workshop will be interactive, with lots of opportunity to discuss your business, in a forum with peers from the local Social Enterprise sector.
The Zoom link to join the session will be sent to you via email the day before the workshop.
Have you got a query about your social business or idea? Wondering where to start, who to talk to or what to do next? Then come and have a chat with Karen Smith, Director of Turn up the Value.
This session offers a space to explore ideas and queries with an experienced coach, social accountant, and business owner. Whether you are starting something new or would like to chat through ideas/issues about your established business, Karen is here to be your ‘critical friend’.
There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in – we’ll be at Bolton Central Library (BL1 1SE) in the Business Zone between 10am and 1.30pm.
Are you an established social enterprise or trading charity looking to diversify your income? Do you need new technology, a bigger staff team or a building/some land? If so, exploring social investment could be a way to unlock some new opportunities.
In this session our colleagues from NatWest Social & Community Capital will take a dive deep into the world of social investment and we’ll explore how it can support growth and make business more sustainable.
Why You Should Attend
The building blocks for investment readiness are relevant and necessary for lots of forms of income generation – applying for tenders, writing funding bids and planning for growth and sustainability more broadly. This session will help you to:
What to Expect:
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