This programme will give delegates the opportunity to broaden their networks and increase their knowledge to boost their organisation, fully-funded by Social Economy West.
What does the Accelerator Programme involve?
The Accelerator Programme will provide focused learning and training for a cohort of delegates, who will get the chance to work with School for Social Entrepreneurs and experts on a variety of topics.
Through a mixture of online and face-to-face learning, organisations on the programme will:
- Explore opportunities to scale
- Understand how to sustain and manage risk
- Increase their understanding of financial management and how to build cash reserves
- Explore opportunities to develop their income streams, including creating new products/services
- Develop and strengthen their ability to achieve their business outcomes
- Gain an understanding of what good business practice looks like through exploring the Good Employment Charter
Why apply?
You'll get access to business experts across a variety of topics and hear first-hand experiences from business leaders who can share their learnings and tips with you.
You'll enjoy seven learning days based on themes such as Business Strategy, Marketing & Sales, Scaling, Leadership, Income streams, Peer Networking and Support, and Product Development.
There will also be other learning and support opportunities such as:
- Peer Coaching Groups - You will be split into groups of 4/5 people and facilitated by a Peer Coaching facilitator to work together to tackle real-life problems or issues you might be facing with your organisation.
- Action Clinics – An opportunity to meet with a facilitator one-on-one to discuss your needs and challenges.
- Business Development Support Panels – You will bring a challenge to a panel of 4/5 business experts who will offer you support and advice to determine some actions and ways forward.
Who is the Accelerator Programme for?
To be eligible to apply you must be a charity, third-sector organisation, social enterprise or co-operative based in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire, have been trading for at least three years and be looking to grow and become finacially and evironmentally sustainable.
How do I apply?
To apply, fill in the application form below.
Application guidance can be found here