Join us in beautiful Brixham for our first Local Spark Meet Up event of 2020. We'll hear from guest speaker Andrew Wade who will talk about The Edge Brixham. And oh so much more packed into our little evening: news about People's Postcode Lottery-funded business support news about about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network […]
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur in an age of ecological and social crises? How can we conjure new ideas and new solutions? Innovation - what is it and how does it 'happen'? Is it the key ingredient for creating impact with social enterprise? We'll tease out answers to these question and more […]
We're back at the fabulous WeDo in Torquay on Feb 3rd, 6pm -8pm. We'll be talking about expert support options for local enterprises and upcoming events. Need help with business planning? Yes, we can help. Finance planning and business models? Yep, that, too. I.T. and tech? Yes. And more. We'll chat about a few more […]
Are you a local business owner who wants to learn more about Social Enterprise? At our March Meetup, we will be talking about how businesses can rise to the climate crisis challenge. Come and find out about the new Torbay Social Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! […]
“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it’s the other way round…” -Terry Pratchett Stories have been the most powerful form of human communication for thousands of years. A good story will connect, engage, inspire and, importantly, be remembered. A well told story has the ability to stick with people long after […]
A social enterprise...what is that? Should my business be one? Will it help me raise money? Get people involved? Achieve my business’s social or environmental purpose.... Find out the answers to these questions and more, at Local Spark’s Social Enterprise afternoon taster >> BOOK HERE << Lots of people start businesses to help people or help […]
Thinking of starting a business which helps people or the environment? Want to make sure you get an income as well? >> BOOK HERE << Join us for this ONLINE workshop and: learn about inspiring social enterprises from Torbay and beyond explore the range of legal structures available see how social enterprises can raise money […]
Join Local Spark Torbay and Plymouth Social Enterprise Networks for this online workshop all about how to facilitate great online workshops and meetings. We'll cover: * zoom - ins and outs of the features * online design - how to design your workshop, training or meeting for best learning and participation * complementary tools - […]
Who is this course for? This course is for individuals and organisations who are already using social media to promote their enterprise but haven’t yet got to grips with how to use it effectively. Social media needs to work for you and the more you enjoy it, the easier it becomes. This naturally leads to […]
We've taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us. This will be just like our usual get together with the benefit you can have your favourite drink to hand, your favourite nibbles and sit in your comfy chair! And you don't need to travel - so come along. Share what's going on […]