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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.

  • Writing a Successful Funding Application

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: An introductory course aimed at people who would like to learn some of the core principles for writing successful grant and funding applications.

    In a nutshell: This bid writing course for charities and social enterprises will guide you through the steps that you need to take to make your organisation’s funding and grant applications more successful.

  • Working with Corporates

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone keen to discover how their charity or social enterprise can work more closely with corporate organisations.

    In a nutshell: Explore how to find and create successful relationships with corporate companies that help you create more social impact.

  • Impact Storytelling

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone working to deliver and communicate impact. This interactive training is suitable for a range of experience levels.

    In a nutshell: This workshop offers a practical and inspiring guide to help impact-led organisations uncover, shape and share the stories that drive action.

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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.

  • Social Economy West Accelerator Programme

    Delivered: Bristol

    Who it's for: Leaders in the West of England who want to grow their organisation, scale their impact, and build access opportunities in the local social economy.

    In a nutshell: You’ll leave with a clearer vision, practical tools to drive growth, and a network of peers in the West of England.

  • Trading for Good: Bury

    Delivered: A mix of online and offline

    Who it's for: Leaders of early-stage social enterprises, charity or social impact projects in Bury that plan to grow through trading.

    In a nutshell: Trading for Good: Bury gives you skills, funding and a network so that you can generate more trading income and create community power in Bury.

  • Trading for Good: Stockport

    Delivered: A mix of online and offline, Stockport

    Who it's for: Leaders of early-stage social enterprises, charity or social impact projects in Stockport that plan to grow through trading.

    In a nutshell: Trading for Good: Milton Keynes gives you skills, funding and a network so that you can generate more trading income and create community power in Stockport.

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