Are you a social enterprise or trading charity interested in public sector procurement and contracts? If so you do not want to miss this workshop with leading procurement and bid writing expert, Jim Cheetham-Potts.
In this practical workshop Jim will outline and explain the fundamentals of the procurement landscape. He will also help you explore and develop some key tools, frameworks and templates for writing successful tender submissions. You can expect to explore:
This is a rare opportunity to get some intensive input from Jim and is not to be missed. Attendees from previous Intro to Procurement sessions have shared how insightful and impactful Jim’s knowledge has been for their organisation. Register to join us here
Have you got a query about your social business or idea? Wondering where to start, who to talk to or what to do next? Then come and have a chat with Karen Smith, Director of Turn up the Value.
This session offers a space to explore ideas and queries with an experienced coach, social accountant, and business owner. There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in to the Business Zone at Bolton Central Library any time between 10am and 1pm.
Level Up your organisation with a digital plan and the tools to support it!
2025 is set to be a very competitive year, and staying ahead requires a clear, strategic approach. Join Scruffymonkey—a multi-award-winning company with over a decade of experience—as we share easy-to-follow processes and tools to elevate your marketing and promotional efforts. In this workshop, you’ll learn key strategies to help you stand out, and reach your audience effectively for the entire year. The best bit? Everything you need will not cost a single penny.
Get ready to take your organisation to the next level, maximising your impact and your profit!
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Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Effective safeguarding is more than just having a safeguarding policy, particularly in the current climate. This face to face session will look at the wider issues that come under the safeguarding umbrella, including recruitment, health and safety, and much more.
This session will help you to:
This is a face to face session, we look forward to seeing you at The Bolton Hub.
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Join us for an online, small group intro to business planning for your social enterprise or trading charity.
Starting and growing a social enterprise is about more than just having a great idea – it’s about planning how your organisation will thrive while making a positive difference. In this interactive session, we’ll introduce the Social Business Model Canvas as a practical tool to map out the key elements of your enterprise. We’ll also explore how business planning and social impact go hand-in-hand, ensuring your financial sustainability and mission stay aligned.
By the end of the hour, you’ll understand how to:
Whether you’re at the idea stage or looking to refresh your existing plan, this session offers a clear and accessible framework that’s tailored to the social enterprise sector.
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Have you got a query about your social business or idea? Wondering where to start, who to talk to or what to do next? Then come and have a chat with Karen Smith, Director of Turn up the Value.
This session offers a space to explore ideas and queries with an experienced coach, social accountant, and business owner. There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in to the Business Zone at Bolton Central Library any time between 10am and 1pm.
Wondering which is the right legal structure for your Social Enterprise? These sessions will explore the options available and, using real world examples, help you to evaluate what might be the right legal structure and governance for your organisation.
This on-line workshop will be led by Adrian Ashton, an award-winning Charity and Enterprise consultant. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the sector, Adrian will inform, inspire and support you to explore the different options available for your organisation.
You can expect:
– A potted history of Social Enterprise (and why it’s important)
– The ‘Select-a-Structure’ quiz – What do you need from your legal structure, what legal structures are available and what are their pros and cons
– Governance – what is it, why is it important and what might be right for you
The workshop will be interactive, with lots of opportunity to discuss your business, in a forum with peers from the local Social Enterprise sector.
The Zoom link to join us will be sent out to you a few days before the session.
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Would you like to understand the key principles of a solid cashflow forecast, and be supported to develop a framework for your own? If so – this is the session for you!
Join Adrian Ashton – social enterprise and charities consultant for over 15 years – to explore cash flow forecasting for your social enterprise.
“I found the session with Adrian very interesting. He managed to keep my interest whilst talking about finances and spreadsheets so he must have been good!”
The key to operating a successful social enterprise is a diverse and robust model of income generation; including trading, investment and some grant funding. Key to developing that model is a solid plan – a cashflow forecast.
Investors and funders alike need to see that your business has a forecast that makes sense – Adrian can talk you through the best approach to achieving this, ensuring your forecast complements and builds on your business plan.
This will be a small group workshop, providing lots of opportunity for chat, both with Adrian and other social enterprise peers.
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Partnership working involves collaboration to achieve shared goals. It allows each organisation to use its strengths to make a bigger impact. Strong partnerships are built on clear communication, trust, and shared values. When done well, they can benefit everyone involved and the communities they support.
This session will help you think about what to consider before starting a partnership. We’ll look at how to choose the right partners, set clear goals together, and build a strong, effective working relationship. Whether you’re new to partnerships or want to improve an existing one, this session will give you helpful advice and tools to guide you.
This session will cover:
– A definition of partnership working and the types of partnership working.
– What to look for in a partner organisation.
– Completing your due diligence.
– Charity Commission Expectations.
– Recording how will you work together.
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