Bristol and West of England Social Enterprise Support
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a social enterprise in Bristol looking to take your idea or business to the next level? We are working with a number of partners in Bristol to offer range of programmes designed to support businesses from pre-start up to growth stages:
BrisBES – Bristol Inclusive & Sustainable Business and Enterprise Support
Partnering with YTKO, we bring you BrisBES, your gateway to transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses. From pre-startup to early-stage startups, we provide tailored support to ensure your venture’s success.
Key Features:
- 5 half-day online pre-startup learning program in small cohorts.
- Business-specific themed workshops for ongoing enterprises.
- Personalized one-to-one support.
Please select SSE as your preferred provider when registering.
Social Economy West – Accelerator Programme
In collaboration with Business West, this programme is tailored for organisations striving for financial and environmental sustainability. It’s an opportunity to scale, manage risks, and integrate into the wider economy effectively.
Key Features:
- A 9-month journey combining face-to-face and online sessions.
- Focus on scaling, financial management, and moving towards Net Zero.
- Aimed at more established organisations looking to scale their impact.
Bristol Local Access Programme
SSE is part of the Local Access Partnership working to develop enterprises with social impact at their heart, with leaders who have faced barriers to starting up or finding funds. If you have a business idea and an ambition to grow it – or an existing social enterprise in Bristol – look here for investment or business support.