Are you a social entrepreneur looking to grow your impact and strengthen your organisation? We are running a free training programme from January to March 2026, which provides expert-led learning, peer support, and long-term mentoring to help you thrive.

Programme overview

Delivered by a trusted training provider, this programme supports social enterprises with:

• Three full-day training sessions across six weeks
• Inspirational speakers and experienced enterprise advisors
• Six-month mentoring programme starting February 2026
• Action learning opportunities to support growth and resilience.

Topics include

• Social enterprise and regulation: legal structures and governance
• Community investment models: asset transfer, Right to Buy, grassroots initiatives
• Financial sustainability: charitable trading, compliance, policies
• Measuring impact: mission, vision, evaluation, theory of change
• Growth planning: sustainability and resilience strategies.

Who can apply

This programme is open to:

• Social entrepreneurs and organisations in York and North Yorkshire
• Early-stage ventures needing structured support
• Leaders from underrepresented or economically challenged communities
• Those exploring community asset ownership and wealth-building.

Training dates

• Wednesday 14 January
• Wednesday 4 February
• Wednesday 25 February

How to register

Please complete our simple application form by Friday 9 January.

Funded by

This programme is supported by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, promoting community wealth building across the region.