Workshops and events for social enterprises

April 23, 2025

Proper Good advice drop-in for Social Enterprises

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. Whether you are starting something new or would like to chat through ideas/issues about your established business, Karen is here to be your ‘critical friend’.

There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in – we’ll be at  Bolton Central Library (BL1 1SE) in the Business Zone between 10am and 1.30pm.

 

May 21, 2025

Proper Good advice drop-in for Social Enterprises

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. Whether you are starting something new or would like to chat through ideas/issues about your established business, Karen is here to be your ‘critical friend’.

There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in – we’ll be at  Bolton Central Library (BL1 1SE) in the Business Zone between 10am and 1.30pm.

 

June 4, 2025

Social Value – What it is and how to make it work for your VCSE

This interactive session is designed to explore and understand social value and how it can unlock new opportunities for your VCSE.

Join us for an insightful session exploring the power of social value in the VCSE sector. This workshop will cover key aspects of social value, including:

  • What is Social Impact and Social Value
  • Social Value Matters Now: Learn why measuring and articulating social value is more critical than ever for the future of your VCSE.
  • How to Measure Social Value: Gain practical insights into the methods and tools available to measure and showcase your social value impact.
  • The Story of Success: Case study of a local VCSE which won contracts by effectively measuring and demonstrating their social value.

Register to join us here.

June 25, 2025

Proper Good drop-in for for Social Enterprises

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. Whether you are starting something new or would like to chat through ideas/issues about your established business, Karen is here to be your ‘critical friend’.

There’s no need to book for this, just drop-in – we’ll be at  Bolton Central Library (BL1 1SE) in the Business Zone between 10am and 1.30pm.