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SUMMARY:Engaging With Your Supporters!
DESCRIPTION:Creating a positive impact is only half the battle—the other half is building relationships that keep your supporters engaged and coming back! \n\n\n\nYou’ve are making a positive change in your community\, now let’s make sure you’ve got the client relationship skills to match. This workshop is your friendly guide to building a social business that funders and residents love working with\, from your very first intervention to your hundredth. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\n\nMaking Great First Impressions: Simple ways to create positive experiences that build confidence in your social business\n\n\n\nCrystal Clear Communication: How to explain your mission and services and set expectations so everyone’s on the same page\n\n\n\nPricing Without the Panic: Have those money conversations with confidence (yes\, even the awkward ones!)\n\n\n\nYour Client Journey Roadmap: A simple path from first hello to project wrap-up that keeps everyone happy\n\n\n\nHandling the Tough Stuff: Navigate difficult conversations\, delays\, and tricky situations\n\n\n\nGrowing Through Relationships: Turn every intervention into potential testimonials\, referrals\, and impact reporting\n\n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. For more information please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/ \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Engaging With Your Supporters! Tickets\, Tue\, Oct 21\, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/engaging-with-your-supporters/
LOCATION:Action Station South Tyneside\, Boldon Lane\, South Shields\, NE34 0LZ
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Showcasing Your Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:Your social enterprise is creating meaningful change – are you telling that story effectively? \n\n\n\nFor social enterprises\, effectively communicating your impact is paramount for building trust with your community and beneficiaries\, attracting supporters and funders\, and advocating for change. \n\n\n\nThis hands-on workshop will give you tips and tools to confidently showcase your achievements and create powerful resources that move beyond the numbers to craft compelling narratives that resonate with funders\, partners\, and the communities you serve. Learn how to identify your key impact metrics\, develop compelling communication strategies including impact reports and social media content\, and effectively demonstrate the positive change you’re driving in your area. \n\n\n\nThis workshop goes beyond theory with hands-on activities designed to help you develop your impact showcase. The workshop will also feature dedicated networking breaks and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning\, allowing you to connect with other social entrepreneurs who are also making a difference in your local area. \n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. Although not necessary\, it is preferable that you bring a laptop or tablet so that you can interact with the tools we will be referencing. \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/showcasing-your-social-impact-tickets-1650401347859?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/showcasing-your-social-impact/
LOCATION:The Quadrus Centre\, Woodstock Way\,\, South Shields\, NE35 9PF
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101 for Social Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Ready to boost your Marketing and Promotions? Social Enterprise Boost is back with a focused Marketing 101 workshop designed specifically for you! Learn the essential marketing strategies to amplify your impact and reach more people. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your mission! \n\n\n\nAfter two fantastic years of supporting impact-driven ventures\, Firstport and PNE are back and ready to help even more changemakers in Sunderland and South Tyneside. We want to hear from you\, whether you’re just starting your social enterprise journey or ready to scale\, Boost is here to help! \n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. For more information please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Marketing 101 Tickets\, Thu 24 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/marketing-101-for-social-enterprise/
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Social Impact Blueprint: Imagine. Innovate. Impact.
DESCRIPTION:Ready to build a social business that truly matters? \n\n\n\nCreating Your Social Impact Blueprint is a hands-on workshop designed to give you the tools to turn your social idea into a successful and sustainable enterprise. \n\n\n\nIn the workshop\, you’ll participate in interactive idea generation activities to uncover innovative solutions and to discover what it means to be a social entrepreneur. The PNE team will help you develop and refine your core concept\, testing its feasibility and potential for social impact. \n\n\n\nAs a group\, you will explore the Business Model Canvas and how it can help you create a sustainable and impactful blueprint for your social business. A key focus will be on how you can create a business that makes a difference and how to maximise your social impact\, ensuring your efforts create long-lasting\, meaningful change. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also have dedicated time for networking with other passionate social entrepreneurs\, building connections and sharing insights. By the end of this workshop\, you’ll have tools to create a tailored social impact blueprint and road map to creating a social business. \n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. For more information please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/ \n\n\n\n**This programme is funded by the UK Government. \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Creating Your Social Impact Blueprint: Imagine. Innovate. Impact. Tickets\, Tue 1 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/creating-your-social-impact-blueprint-imagine-innovate-impact/
LOCATION:The Quadrus Centre\, Woodstock Way\,\, South Shields\, NE35 9PF
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Balance Sheet: Understanding Your Social Business Finance
DESCRIPTION:While driven by the desire to create positive change\, social businesses also need to be financially sustainable to thrive and scale their impact. In many ways\, the financial story of a social business is just as important as its impact story. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Balance Sheet is an engaging and practical introduction workshop that will equip you with the finance skills and bookkeeping knowledge needed to start to navigate the money side of running a social business. \n\n\n\nWe’ll demystify financial concepts and provide you with actionable strategies to: \n\n\n\nIncrease Your Bookkeeping Confidence: Learn the fundamentals of business finance\, from tracking income and expenses to understanding balance sheets and ensuring you always know where your money is going and how your organisation is performing. \n\n\n\nMake Informed Decisions: Explore budgeting\, cash flow management\, and financial forecasting. Understand how to create realistic financial plans that align with your mission and sustainability goals. \n\n\n\nStay Compliant and Organised: Learn best practices for financial record-keeping to ensure compliance and streamline your administrative processes. \n\n\n\nExplore Sources of Funding: Briefly discover different funding opportunities available to social enterprises and learn how to effectively manage grants and projects. \n\n\n\nMeasure Your Impact Beyond Profit: Understand how to integrate financial data with your social impact metrics to demonstrate your organisation’s impact. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive activities\, real-world examples\, and practical tools\, you’ll leave this workshop with the skills and knowledge to take control of your finances\, build a sustainable social enterprise\, and ultimately\, amplify your positive impact. \n\n\n\nBeyond the valuable skills you’ll gain\, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow social entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating positive change. Share experiences\, exchange insights\, and build valuable relationships others who are themselves exploring the world of finance\, tax and bookkeeping. \n\n\n\nSpaces at this workshop are limited. Early sign-up is advised. Please note we are unable to provide advice on specific accounts or financial challenges at this workshop. \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/ \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Understanding Your Social Business Finance Tickets\, Wed 18 Jun 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/beyond-the-balance-sheet-understanding-your-social-business-finance/
LOCATION:The Customs House\, Mill Dam\, South Shields\, NE33 1ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Measure\, Share\, Grow: How to Effectively Communicate Your Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:Your social enterprise is creating meaningful change – are you telling that story effectively? \n\n\n\nFor social enterprises\, effectively communicating your impact is paramount for building trust with your community and beneficiaries\, attracting supporters and funders\, and advocating for change. \n\n\n\nThis hands-on workshop will give you tips and tools to confidently showcase your achievements and create powerful resources that move beyond the numbers to craft compelling narratives that resonate with funders\, partners\, and the communities you serve. Learn how to identify your key impact metrics\, develop compelling communication strategies including impact reports and social media content\, and effectively demonstrate the positive change you’re driving in your area. \n\n\n\nThis workshop goes beyond theory with hands-on activities designed to help you develop your impact showcase. The workshop will also feature dedicated networking breaks and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning\, allowing you to connect with other social entrepreneurs who are also making a difference in your local area. \n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. Although not necessary\, it is preferable that you bring a laptop or tablet so that you can interact with the tools we will be referencing. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/ \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Measure\, Share\, Grow: How to Effectively Communicate Your Social Impact Tickets\, Wed 4 Jun 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/measure-share-grow-how-to-effectively-communicate-your-social-impact-2/
LOCATION:Action Station South Tyneside\, Boldon Lane\, South Shields\, NE34 0LZ
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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SUMMARY:Dream\, Build\, Change: Creating a Business to Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your burning passion for social change into a viable business that is a force for good? This engaging workshop\, Dream\, Build\, Change\, is your launchpad into the world of social enterprise and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nJoin PNE to explore the exciting possibilities of social enterprise. We’ll delve into what it truly means to blend purpose and profit\, and guide you through: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying your core passion and its potential for social impact\n\n\n\nUnderstanding what it means to be a social enterprise and entrepreneur\n\n\n\nExploring diverse social business models\n\n\n\nDiscovering if the social enterprise path aligns with your goals\, values\, and vision\n\n\n\nTaking practical first steps in developing your idea\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just theory\, it’s an interactive session to help you discover your unique path to creating a social enterprise that truly makes a difference. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also have dedicated time for networking with other passionate people who are exploring if social enterprise is right for them\, building connections and sharing insights. \n\n\n\nCome ready to be inspired\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and gain clarity on whether a future in social enterprise is the right one for you. \n\n\n\nSpaces at this event are limited\, so early sign-up is encouraged. For more information please contact the team at enquiries@pne.org \n\n\n\nView the full Social Enterprise Boost announcement here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316117630182973440 \n\n\n\nRead more about the Social Enterprise Boost Fund here: www.pne.org/news-blog/social-enterprise-boost-back \n\n\n\n*For more information\, please visit: https://www.firstport.org.uk/funding/social-enterprise-boost-fund/ \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Dream\, Build\, Change: Creating a Business to Make a Difference Tickets\, Thu\, May 29\, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/dream-build-change-creating-a-business-to-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:One Trinity Green\, Eldon Street\, South Shields\, NE33 1SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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ORGANIZER;CN="PNE":MAILTO:enquiries@pne.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T100000
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SUMMARY:Measuring impact: Toms\, Big Society & SDGs
DESCRIPTION:A practical introduction to some of the most used & referred to impact measurement tools for social entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will explore the pros and cons of different frameworks to help you identify the best approach for your organisation. \n\n\n\nTogether we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nToms framework\n\n\n\nBig Society Capital (Social return on investment)\n\n\n\nSustainable Development goals\n\n\n\nLogical framework\n\n\n\nTheory of Change\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll also discuss the practical solutions to measuring those “soft” outcomes that are often the hardest to capture. \n\n\n\nAbout the Trainer \n\n\n\nKate has worked in the not-for-profit sector since 2009. With an HND in Theatre\, a BA Hons in Humanities and an MSC in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding\, her work experience is as wide-ranging as her qualifications… Holocaust educator\, Genocide prevention activist\, Community development manager\, International Project Manager\, Freelance consultant\, Business Development Manager\, Interim CEO and now Founder and Managing Director of Junction Point CIC. \n\n\n\nThe golden thread running through Kate’s career is supporting people to make positive\, sustainable changes either at a personal or community level. \n\n\n\n“There are so many amazing individuals and organisations with the potential to make a real difference\, my job is to help them succeed”. Kate Duffy. \n\n\n\nPlease book via EventBrite: Measuring impact: Toms\, Big Society & SDGs Tickets\, Tue 22 Oct 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
URL:https://investsouthtyneside.com/event/measuring-impact-toms-big-society-sdgs/
LOCATION:The Word\, 45 Market Place\, South Shields\, NE33 1DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Enterprise
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