Social Enterprise Day is for anyone who wants to build a business that does good and does well. Over one day you can find out what a social enterprise is, how it works and whether starting one suits you and your business idea.
- What is a social enterprise/CIC?: an interactive workshop led by Suzy Cornwell, Information Specialist for the Business & IP Centre National Network, on choosing the right legal structure.
- How to start a charity: a practical session led by Leanne Pero, a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur who has raised over half a million pounds for community programmes for young people in London, on starting and structuring a charity and avoiding common mistakes.
- Introduction to grant fundraising: a taster session led by Yemisi Mokuolu, a business coach and consultant, on what grants are for, how funders choose projects and how to improve your application success.
The day also includes networking with grant-giving organisations and organisations that support social enterprises, though the in-person introduction and networking sessions are only open to those attending on site.
