Start Something New That Helps Your Community in north kirklees!
sign up now for Business For Good West Yorkshire Social Venture School – Batley: FREE workshops on setting up a social venture in Batley or Dewsbury
Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October 2024
9.30am to 3pm (lunch and refreshments included)
The Crescent CIC, Station Road, Batley, WF17 5SU
Do you have an idea that could support local people and create social change, that you want to explore and develop? This 2-day course, delivered by BFGWY partner, Participate, in partnership with TSL Kirklees Community Anchor, Fresh Futures, is open to individuals and groups, and will help you learn how to turn your proposal into a plan for a social enterprise, co-operative or community business and get started.
Over the 2-days, you will get lots of great information from specialist speakers, trainers and partners, in a variety of interactive and small group sessions and:
- create a plan for getting their idea off the ground
- learn the essentials about starting, developing and leading a social enterprise, co-operative, community business or other social project
- find out about and apply for funding
- hear from inspirational speakers from other local social ventures
- join a network of other local like-minded people
- get free follow-up support from one of our BFGWY Enterprise Coaches
You wil leave with:
- A basic business plan including:
- an idea of the right business model for you and how to set that up
- an basic understanding of the finances you will need to make my idea sustainable
- an understanding of who else you need to connect and work with to make your idea successful
- knowledge of where to go for funding and how to apply
- The ability to effectively communicate your idea and show what difference it’s making to local people
- A support network and contacts for further help if you need it