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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.

  • Creating a Theory of Change

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone looking to bring the strategic lens of theory of change to their planning or evaluation. If you have an existing project, the course will offer the opportunity to map out your theory and gain feedback.

    In a nutshell: This workshop will explore what a theory of change is, how to construct one and best practice in conducting robust qualitative research.

  • Action Learning Facilitator Training

    Delivered: London, Online

    Who it's for: Relevant to anyone who wants to add to their portfolio of tools and approaches or wanting to refresh their professional practice.

    In a nutshell: Learn how to empower others to unlock the way forward for themselves, their teams and their organisations.

  • Introduction to Public Sector Procurement and Social Value

    Delivered: Online

    Who it's for: Anyone social impact organisation interested in how they can work with the public sector

    In a nutshell: Discover how your social enterprise can unlock new income streams by engaging with public sector procurement.

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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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