Social Economy West

Social Economy West provides charities, third sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives with the resources, expertise and guidance they need to:

• Explore opportunities for growth
• Effectively manage increasing demand on services
• Build economic resilience and enhance environmental sustainability
• Manage risk more effectively 
• Diversify income streams 

We're working with experienced third sector organisations, Voscur, 3SG, CVS South Gloucestershire, School for Social Entrepreneurs and Bristol & Bath Regional Capital, to deliver five key support activities to businesses, including:

• 1-2-1 coaching and support
• Demand-led themed workshops
• Expert mentoring from social entrepreneurs
• Opportunity to join peer networks
• A comprehensive Accelerator programme 

To be eligible for support, organisations must be located in the West of England Combined Authority Region and have a core social mission.

This could include organisations such as:

• Social and community enterprises
• Charities
• Voluntary and community sector organisations
• Housing associations
• Co-operatives and mutuals
• Informal self-help initiatives
• Social finance and support providers
• Alternative business models

To be eligible for support through this programme you must be an established organisation based within the West of England ( Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol or South Gloucestershire) and have filed a minimum of 1 years full accounts. Most importantly your organisation should be committed to developing or expanding income streams. 

Events and workshops