Social Enterprise Day

Do you want to build a business that does good and does well? Join us for Social Enterprise Day to learn more about what a social enterprise is, how they work and whether starting a social enterprise is for you.

On the day, you will:

• Learn the difference between a social enterprise and a charity
• Tackle how to get started with fundraising
• Meet other aspiring and established entrepreneurs and funders.

Agenda:

10.00 – 10.30 Introduction and welcome

10.30 – 13.30 What is a social enterprise/CIC?

This interactive workshop will explore what a social enterprise is, whether it’s the right direction for you and your business idea and how to choose the right legal structure for your social enterprise.

Presented by Suzy Cornwell, Information Specialist for the Business & IP Centre National Network. Suzy has a background in social enterprise support and is a SFEDI accredited business coach.

13.30 – 14.00 Break

14.00 – 15.00 Networking (in person only) with grant giving organisations and organisations that support social enterprises.

15.05 – 16.05 How to start a charity

This practical workshop will cover how to start and structure a charity, how to avoid common mistakes and how you can make a real impact in your community. Whether you already have an idea for a cause or are just interested in exploring social impact, this session is for you.

Presented by Leanne Pero, multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, speaker, author, host and breast cancer survivor. Leanne set up her first social enterprise 25 years ago at age 15 and has since successfully fundraised over half a million pounds to run community programmes for young people all over London.

16.15 – 17.15 Introduction to grant-fundraising

This taster session will give you a better understanding of the grant fundraising landscape and how to increase your grant application success. You will learn what grants are for, why funders choose to fund different enterprises, who funders are and where the best places to find them are.

Presented by Yemisi Mokuolu, business coach, consultant and independent produce. Through Hatch Ideas Worldwide, she coaches entrepreneurs and leadership teams to build sustainable businesses, strengthen strategy and become grant ready.