Programmes

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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.

  • The Springboard Programme

    Delivered in: 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

  • South Bristol Enterprise Support (SBES)

    Delivered in: 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 in: 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

  • Wigan Social Innovators in Health and Wellbeing Programme

    Delivered in: north west, Online

    Who it's for: Early-stage organisations with a principal mission to get more people cycling and walking in Wigan

    In a nutshell: Free support (online and in-person), Action Learning and supportive peer network

  • Government Contract Ready

    Delivered in: 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 with turnover between £100,000 to £10 million wanting to get contract ready and bid for public sector contracts.

    In a nutshell: Improve your prospects of winning public sector contracts. A one-day workshop plus self-guided online modules to support you in public procurement.

  • Government Contract Wins

    Delivered in: 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 with turnover between £250,000 to £10 million wanting to improve their success at bidding for public sector contracts.

    In a nutshell: Four half-day workshops over six months in a cohort, covering opportunity mapping, bid writing, pitching and social value reporting.

  • The Community Business Trade Up Programme

    Delivered in: Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, London, Midlands, north west, Online

    Who it's for: Community businesses in England, less than 4 years old.

    In a nutshell: Community Business Trade Up is a transformative 12 month programme. Participants benefit from up to £5,000 Match Trading grant, a mentor, a support network and free learning programme to help start and grow their community business.