Learn how to launch and scale a mission-driven social enterprise into a sustainable venture. Gain insights into key legal structures, registration processes, and funding strategies to tackle social or environmental challenges while building a resilient business. This session provides practical guidance and expert advice to help you take the first steps toward creating meaningful impact. You’ll then dive deeper into developing tailored growth strategies, crafting a detailed action plan, and analysing case studies. The focus will be on capacity building, financial resilience, marketing, and strategic partnerships.
Please note, this workshop is for Tewkesbury borough businesses only.
What will I learn
- The unique characteristics of social enterprises and their role in driving social and environmental impact, along with how to choose the right corporate structure.
- Strategies for securing funding through grants, loans, and crowdfunding.
- Key financial and legal considerations for sustainable growth.
- How to define a clear vision for growth, develop scaling strategies for long-term success.
- Techniques for crafting compelling marketing and branding strategies to establish strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.
- How to create a growth plan to implement strategies and navigate potential challenges.
Who should attend
Aspiring and early-stage social enterprises, start-ups interested in impact-driven business model, leaders of existing social enterprises, Operational Managers, and Board Members or Advisors.
Event Accessibility
The Growth Hub is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on tewkesbury@thegrowthhub.biz or call 01684 272073 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs so we request you contact us at least five working days before the event whenever possible.
