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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.

Unlocking Social Investment

Delivered: Online

Who it's for: Anyone keen to understand more about social investment and what role it plays alongside grants, trading income and other sources of finance

In a nutshell: Get all the essential information and gain insights from expert speakers to help you take your next steps with social investment and unlock this potentially game-changing funding source.
Winning Grants from Trusts and Foundations

Delivered: Online

Who it's for: People who have some bid writing experience already now looking to move to the next level.

In a nutshell: This course will equip you with the tools you need to secure more funding from trusts and foundations, showing you how to identify valuable funder prospects, develop a more compelling case for support, write more impactful applications and build strong long-term relationships with funders
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.

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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.

RBC Brewin Dolphin Procurement Readiness Programme

Delivered: Blended (online and offline)

Who it's for: Established social enterprises looking to scale and secure bigger private and public contracts

In a nutshell: Free support (online and in-person), £2,000 grant and supportive peer network
Business for Good Growth and Resilience Programme

Delivered: Online

Who it's for: Socially minded or democratically owned businesses based in West Yorkshire.

In a nutshell: The programme will support alternative businesses to grow their impact with particular emphasis towards those creating and safeguarding jobs.
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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VCSE Contract Readiness

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

Government Contract Ready

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 wanting to get contract ready and bid for public sector contracts.

In a nutshell: Improve your prospects of winning public sector contracts. A one-day workshop plus self-guided online modules to support you in public procurement.
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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