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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Social Economy West
A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England
Social Enterprise Boost Durham
Social Enterprise Boost Durham project can help you with FREE business support and funding to start you on your journey for change in your community.
UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs
Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.
Dundee Social Enterprise Network
Are you a new or growing social enterprise looking for support?
Social Enterprise UK
Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.
Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds
Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.
Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN)
A membership network of social enterprise leaders providing information, resources and support.
Social Enterprise Solutions
Information and advice on starting and running a social enterprise venture.
Social Enterprise NI
A representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.
Social Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)
Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.
UnLtd - Starting your social business
Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.
Decarb Somerset
A programme helping local organisations to reduce their carbon footprint.
UnLtd - Growing your social business
Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.
North East Social Investment Fund
Offers loans, quasi-equity, or social impact bonds available for social enterprise businesses.
Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE)
Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.
East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service
Free training for social enterprises in East Devon.
Social Enterprise Kent
A range of mentoring, workshops and short courses to support people most in need to develop their business skills.
SELNET - Lancashire's Social Enterprise Network
Advice, support, seminars and networking for social enterprises in Lancashire.
Social Enterprise Advice and Support (SEAS) Programme
business support and advice for social enterprises and co-operatives in Plymouth
The Greater Lincolnshire Social Economy Academy (GLSEA)
GLSEA offers a blend of practical and academic workshops. Sessions are aimed at Charities, Community Groups, Social Enterprises and businesses with a clear social or environmental mission.
Social enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council
Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.
Setting up a CIC
Information and guidance on how to set up a Community Interest Company.
Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises
Useful Resources and Contacts
Actionable information, tools and resources
How to set solid foundations for your purpose-led business
What is social entrepreneurship?
Developing and communicating your social enterprise brand
PODCAST: Jim Holland on making social and environmental impact simple and affordable
PODCAST: Heidi Fisher on building a world run by social entrepreneurs
BUNDLE: Social entrepreneurship
Understanding social media analytics
Investing in impact to deliver a new economy
WATCH: Setting up a side hustle
WATCH: Social media advertising
PODCAST: Steve Pugh on being an effective leader
PODCAST: Washington Vieira on the spirit of the coffee industry
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PODCAST: Sarah Cox on mission-led innovation
The beginners guide to social media marketing for business
Tools to make social media management easy
How to use social media to promote your business
WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram
PODCAST: James de le Vingne on employee ownership
WATCH: How to position your PR effectively
WATCH: How to use LinkedIn to grow your business and personal brand
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Inspiration
Award-writing tips for social entrepreneurs
Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 nominee: Dad La Soul
Social Entrepreneur Index nominee 2022: ChicP
Social Entrepreneur Index nominee 2022: The Joyful
Social Entrepreneur Index nominee 2022: Before I Go Solutions
WATCH: Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 - Inspiration Sessions
WATCH: Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 judges' choices
Call to help make Newcastle a thriving hub for social enterprise
Campaign returns to recognise social entrepreneurs across the UK
Pandemic inspires new wave of social entrepreneurs
Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 celebrates purpose-led business leaders
Social enterprise over-50s job board raises £3m
Why should entrepreneurs consider the social impact of their businesses?
Social Entrepreneur Index 2020 nominee: Red Dragon Flagmakers
INTERVIEW: Taking the fight to event ticketing platforms
An appetite for innovation forges world-first event ticketing and geocode partnership
Social Entrepreneur Nominee: Koru Kids
Social Entrepreneur Index, Round Table Dinner Debate - 10th April
Why should the social impact of their business be important to entrepreneurs?
Social Entrepreneur Index, Round Table Dinner Debate - 13th March
WATCH: Diversity makes games better
GP couple launches support programme to tackle diabetes care gap
Social Enterprise: To profit or not to profit?
UMi launches new bulletin to help businesses go further
Events and webinars
WATCH: Setting up a side hustle
WATCH: How to unlock your LinkedIn potential
WATCH: The ultimate digital content toolkit
WATCH: Marketing - friend or enemy?
WATCH: Social media advertising
WATCH: Diversity makes games better
WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram
WATCH: How to position your PR effectively
WATCH: How to use LinkedIn to grow your business and personal brand
WATCH: Advanced Facebook advertising that works
WATCH: How to get started with video marketing
WATCH: Understanding client psychology
WATCH: Understanding digital PR
WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human
WATCH: Leveraging your digital presence in the new normal
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
Mythbusting when starting a business
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