The Relevance of Social Enterprise
An accredited two day course about what is social enterprise, who does it benefit and what is its relevance to the economy, to communities, to young people and new entrepreneurs. It covers the different and diverse forms of social enterprise and introduces participants to a new and unique way of doing business.
Benefits of attending
On completing this workshop you will have a comprehensive understanding of what is social enterprise. You will know why social enterprise is unique, why it has created a new and different way of working, a different way of trading and a different way of making a difference. You will be able to put that understanding into the context of operating in a fast changing world and be able to apply what you learn to your organisation or your own social enterprise.
Social Enterprise Plan
New ways of working and thinking require new formats. For those either setting up a social enterprise or changing an established organisation this course is the first part of 5 modules that enable students to put together a social enterprise plan that will cover all aspects of establishing a sustainable enterprise.
Course duration and style
This is a two day workshop. The course is a mixture of theoretical input and participative working. Participants will be introduced to the actual practices recommended for democratic working and you will be introduced to OPERA and other techniques used by social enterprises to manage and govern their businesses.
Target Users
Those either already involved in social enterprise or looking to become involved as:
Managers or Governors of a social enterprise
Managers or Governors of a voluntary sector organisation
Social Entrepreneurs
Social Enterprise Advisors
Course specifics
The real meaning of social enterprise What does social entrepreneurship mean The political, social and economic context Understanding fair trade, procurement and community enterprise issues Dialogue, democracy and stakeholders Creating social wealth The value of social audit Why social enterprise planning is different.
Accreditation
The course is accredited through the Univeristy of Hull. Successful completion of the course and a written submission being part of the participants social enterprise plan will gain the students 10 credits at level 4 of a foundation degree.
