Here at Bolton CVS we are supporting the ecosystem of social enterprises, social businesses and social entrepreneurs in Bolton to flourish.
We are delighted to have a programme of free support and social investment running in Bolton called Proper Good, which is available for a wide variety of social enterprises. Find out more here – Proper Good Programme
If you are interested in structures and governance for your social enterprise you can also keep an eye on our Training Programme for our regular sessions on ‘How to Choose The Best Legal Structure For Your Organisation’ and we recommend looking through this Social Enterprise UK Guide.
Hi! We’re really pleased that you’re here!
At Bolton CVS we are committed to supporting the ecosystem of social enterprises, social businesses and social entrepreneurs to develop and thrive.
Like most social entrepreneurs you’ve probably got a great idea that will make a difference in your community and, hopefully, provide you with a job that you love. But we know that can be really hard to get off the ground. So we’ve created this bank of resources and hope it will help get you there a bit quicker.
You might be here because you’re running an established organisation and are exploring whether social enterprise might be a good direction for you to take. Perhaps you’re looking to start, or grow, some trading income as a way to diversify and secure your income stream. Or maybe your corporate business is looking for a more concrete way to embed it’s social and environmental aims. Wherever you’re at – these pages are here to offer some information and signposts to support your social enterprise to thrive.
The information and resources on these pages have been designed and produced by, and for, social enterprises and social enterprise supporters. We know that social entrepreneurs face some very specific challenges in balancing their social purpose and their books. We hope this space will connect you to some ideas and information that make those challenges a little easier to face.
Here you can find resources and support for Social Enterprises, including videos, a calendar of events and workshops, information about the Proper Good programme and lots of other useful links.
According to the most recent State of the Sector survey, there were 234 social enterprises operating in Bolton in 2021. These enterprises work across many sectors and deliver valuable services and opportunities.
Keep up-to-date with all the events and workshops on offer by visiting our calendar page.
