Social Enterprise

Are you thinking about changing your organisation to become a Social Enterprise or are you a new Social Enterprise but not sure  what you need to put into place? Below you will find lots of information and toolkits to help you get started with this process.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE  

What is a Social Enterprise?

Advantages and disadvantages of a Social Enterprise?

Defining your ideas - a template to get you started on the idea of becoming a social enterprise

Becoming a Social Enterprise - things to think about when planning for your Social Enterprise

Assessing your support needs - fill in the questionnaire by ticking either yes/no for each question.  Once you've completed the form email to Liz Gumbley - liz.gumbley@communityactionderby.org.uk for further support and advice. This form was designed by Stepping Up To Enterprise

Legal Structures - what legal structures there are

Loan Finance - where to get help and advice from

TRADING

What is trading?

Unlocking your potential - a website has been developed to encourage you to realise your organisation's full potential through 'trading'.  A toolkit will:  

• help you work out if trading is for you
• help you to explore ideas and plan to make those ideas reality
• tell you about other help this is available.

For a summary of the Unlocking Your Potential website click here.  Or to use the toolkit to start your journey in becoming a Social Enterprise go to www.unlockyourpotential.info

 Where to get further support from

If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss your organisation's needs contact Liz Gumbley on 01332 227738 or email liz.gumbley@communityactionderby.org.uk