Social Venture School at Lower Grange

Social Venture School is a free course made up of 4 classes for individuals and groups who have an idea that will create social or environmental change.

You only need to purchase one ticket which will include all the classes. To complete the course you must attend each class, all of which will take place in Lower Grange Community Centre.

Classes:

2 June 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm

9 June 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm

16 June 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm

23 June 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm

In each class, you will get expert help to explore and develop your idea and come away with a plan for kickstarting your enterprise journey. Plus, you’ll meet other like-minded people, build a network and hear from local people who’ve already set up a social enterprise, co-operative or other social venture. Social Venture School is delivered by Participate Projects in partnership with Lower Grange Community Association, and sponsored by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

What will we cover in the classes?

We will guide you through the Social Venture Toolkit, which includes:

- Choosing the right legal structure/business model

- Communicating your ideas

- Understanding finance and creating a sustainable model

- Finding and applying for funding

- Considering stakeholders and relationships

- Demonstrating the benefits of your work and completing impact monitoring

You will leave with a basic business plan, a support network of local people who are on a similar journey to you, and the contacts and information you need to take the next steps.

There will be an opportunity to access additional one-to-one support upon completion of the course.

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