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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.

  • Getting Started with Fundraising

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone new to fundraising and keen to learn how to get started.

    In a nutshell: This course is designed to give you an overview of how fundraising works, what types of fundraising are appropriate for your organisation, and what you need to do next to begin securing grants and donations.

  • Finding New Customers And Making More Sales

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone keen to get a comprehensive introduction to sales.

    In a nutshell: This one-day workshop will provide you with all the tools, techniques and help you will need to make finding new customers as straightforward as possible.

  • Government Contracts Revealed

    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 who are interested in public sector procurement opportunities but have little or no experience of tendering.

    In a nutshell: Wondering about public sector procurement but not sure it’s for you? You might be surprised at the prospects. Start with this 90 minute introductory webinar – you’ll discover where to find government contracts, and how to bid for them.

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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.

  • South Bristol Enterprise Support (SBES)

    Delivered: Bristol, Online

    Who it's for: People in South Bristol looking to start or grow a social enterprise or community business

    In a nutshell: A series of free events and workshops to help you set up or grow your social project or enterprise whatever stage you're at.

  • AWE Making a Difference

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Women, or people who are non-binary a woman, in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset

    In a nutshell: Free courses supporting you from an idea to starting and growing a social enterprise

  • The Springboard Programme

    Delivered: Cornwall, Online

    Who it's for: People in Cornwall with a business or community project idea

    In a nutshell: Up to 12 hours of fully funded business support

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