Business for Good Growth and Resilience Programme
Overview
Applications are now open for the Business for Good West Yorkshire Growth & Resilience Programme 2025–26, delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs.
This free learning programme is for West Yorkshire-based co-ops, social enterprises and community businesses ready to boost their income, adopt new tools, and future-proof their impact.
In 2024, 100% of participants gained confidence and new skills. They created jobs, reached new markets, and supported over 23,000 people. Now it’s your turn.
“Truly inspiring, interesting and informative”
Who it’s for
You’re leading a purpose-driven organisation that’s been trading for at least 18 months, with £15K+ income over the last year. You want to strengthen your strategy, explore new markets, or try out new tech. You’re based in West Yorkshire — Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield or Leeds.
And you’re ready to take bold steps toward sustainable growth.
What’s included
- 4 online learning days + 1 in-person graduation event
- 3 Action Learning Sets with trained facilitators
- Personalised learning plan and peer support
- Sessions on strategy, finance, markets, people, impact + tech
- Access to a wider Business for Good support network
“All facilitators were amazing, they presented concepts and ideas with such passion and clarity. They were inspirational”
What you’ll gain
- Clear strategies to grow your income and build team resilience
- Confidence to explore new markets and opportunities
- Practical tools to adopt new digital systems or processes
- Leadership and financial skills to support long-term success
- A strong peer network and supportive learning community
Need more info or ready to apply?
You can sign up to attend an online information session or apply via Business for Good West Yorkshire’s website. You must apply by 12pm on 30th June 2025.
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About Business for Good
The Business for Good Growth & Resilience programme is part of the Business for Good, West Yorkshire programme which aims to provide specialist business support to Alternative
Businesses (Social enterprises, co-operatives and community businesses) across West Yorkshire. Business for Good West Yorkshire is led by TSL Kirklees and delivered by a
partnership of local providers – Participate Projects, Voluntary Action Leeds, SEE Ahead, Co-op Culture and Stir to Action supported by national organisations Co-operatives
UK and School for Social Entrepreneurs.
The programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in
communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus