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Online workshops

Our workshops help you develop the skills you need to progress and create change. They typically last a day or a couple of days.

  • Creating a Theory of Change

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone looking to bring the strategic lens of theory of change to their planning or evaluation. If you have an existing project, the course will offer the opportunity to map out your theory and gain feedback.

    In a nutshell: This workshop will explore what a theory of change is, how to construct one and best practice in conducting robust qualitative research.

  • FREE – An Introduction to Social Enterprise

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone looking to find out about social enterprise, whether starting one or just interested.

    In a nutshell: Gain a solid understanding of social enterprise, the business models, importance of being values-led and how to align these with organisational goals.

  • Measuring Social Impact

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone keen to learn how and why to measure social impact! No prior knowledge is required.

    In a nutshell: This three-day course is jam packed full of the information that you need to measure your impact successfully.

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Programmes

SSE programmes are for people starting up or scaling projects that make a positive difference. You’ll be supported for up to a year.

  • Government Contract Wins

    Delivered: Online for people living in a variety of locations across England

    Who it's for: Charities and social enterprises located in and delivering activities in England with turnover between £250,000 to £10 million wanting to improve their success at bidding for public sector contracts.

    In a nutshell: Four half-day workshops over six months in a cohort, covering opportunity mapping, bid writing, pitching and social value reporting.

  • London Health Accelerator for Social Enterprise

    Delivered: London

    Who it's for: Senior leaders working in or seeking to work in London’s health and life sciences sector

    In a nutshell: This 10-week intensive programme equips participants with the necessary skills, mentorship, knowledge and connections to grow and scale their social enterprise while tackling health inequities in underserved communities

  • Black Social Entrepreneurs Start Up (Scotland)

    Delivered: Online, Scotland

    Who it's for: Black social entrepreneurs in Scotland

    In a nutshell: Start Up and pre-start up level programme for Black social entrepreneurs in Scotland. Includes 1:1 mentoring support with our partners PwC, Virtual Action Learning sets and access to a thriving community of other Black social entrepreneurs.

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VCSE Contract Readiness

A new programme to help charities and social enterprises bid for and win public sector contracts

  • Government Contract Wins

    Delivered: Online for people living in a variety of locations across England

    Who it's for: Charities and social enterprises located in and delivering activities in England with turnover between £250,000 to £10 million wanting to improve their success at bidding for public sector contracts.

    In a nutshell: Four half-day workshops over six months in a cohort, covering opportunity mapping, bid writing, pitching and social value reporting.

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