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 19 December.

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.