Let’s turn your solutionary idea into a viable, fundable and sustainable business. Join us for the Green & Social Startup Hack! It will be a day of fun innovation and design thinking, creative problem solving and copious aha! moments. We’ll select six promising enterprise ideas and lead their teams through a process, surrounded by business […]
How do you communicate your impact? Do you communicate it to all stakeholders as part of the relationship building process? And where do you begin, when it comes to amplifying your message? For this workshop we’ll be working with you to nail down essential elements of your next marketing and comms activity, thinking through all […]
Do you feel like you have a good grip on your finances? Are you comfortable answering questions about the numbers? Do you have a cashflow forecast, which you update regularly with the actuals? Or do you hide under the covers and hope it will all go away? Bookkeeping and the day to day financial management […]
A Dragon's Den pitching event for local entrepreneurs where the local community can support with expertise, money, enthusiasm or support. The Local Entrepreneur Forum is returning to Torbay for its 3rd edition. This year we are celebrating the interconnectedness of all things with our theme People Torbay Planet. For a resilient future, we need businesses […]
Finish 2023 & start 2024 with a bang! This unique group workshop will give you space to reflect on the year that’s about to close, and look ahead to 2024, so you can backcast & goal set for the year you so desire, earn the income you want (and deserve) and create a bigger impact. […]
Theme: Circular Impact | Talk: 1pm-2pm | Hub opens 9am Join us for a unique, fun and productive day of co-working at the People's Parkfield CIC in Paignton, UK. Whether you're a freelancer, social entrepreneur, or social economy remote worker, you are welcome join us and connect with like-minded individuals, and enjoy a supportive and creative atmosphere […]
Join us for this ‘open space’ event to get your ideas on this question: how can we catalyse a regenerative entrepreneurial culture in Torbay? We want to put them into action, now. Let’s create the conditions for local entrepreneurship that benefits people and generates community wealth and wellbeing! When: 9th July, 5pm - 8pm Where: […]
Now the season is transitioning to Autumn, you are cordially invited to warm yourself up at People’s Parkfield next Thursday for our next Local Spark meet up. Whether you run a social venture or local business, or are an associate or friend, come along and share with us the great things you’re doing, your future […]
We’re thrilled to invite you to a special evening celebrating the strength and spirit of Torbay’s social economy! Thursday, September 11 · 5 - 7:30pm GMT+1. Doors at 4:45pm The Boathouse Marine Drive Paignton TQ3 2NJ United Kingdom _____________ Come and: ● Hear inspiring stories from local changemakers ● Connect with people who are making […]
How social enterprises and charities can win more contracts If you run a social enterprise, charity, or community organisation in Torbay, you might be missing out on funding opportunities that could help you grow your impact. Many VCSEs want to bid for local contracts, but procurement often feels confusing, overly formal, or only open to […]