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Funding #2 event

Our conversation on Funding continues, our next guest is Andrew Shadrake. We invite you to join us on Tuesday 5th April, 12pm-1pm. Andrew will speak about an under-used method of raising finance - Loan Stock. This is a simple way for CICs (and other social enterprises) to raise money from people whom they already know and support […]

Let’s talk about the Local Entrepreneur Forum

Remember Torbay’s 1st Local Entrepreneur Forum that took place in June 2019 at the Lucky 7 Club in central Paignton? How about we run a second one? Join us on Tuesday 10 May at 12pm to explore what is the Local Entrepreneur Forum and how it can be a powerful catalyst for a vibrant, bustling, and abundant new economy […]

Summer Social Enterprise Celebration!

The Boathouse The Boathouse, Marine Dr, United Kingdom, Paignton, United Kingdom

Torbay Social Enterprise Network It’s been far too long, so let’s get together and celebrate each other, the great work we’re all doing, and our fantastic sunny (we hope!) summertime! This will also be a chance to share ideas on some important topics like how do we build momentum in creating a thriving social economy […]

Autumn Social Enterprise Celebration!

Palace Theatre Paignton Palace Ave, Paignton, United Kingdom

We had a great time at our last one. Join us again! This time at Palace Theatre in the heart of Paignton. Let’s get together and celebrate each other, the great work we’re all doing, and the opportunities for making positive change. We will share more about our 2nd Local Entrepreneur Forum & Community of […]

1st Fridays Co-Working Sessions

Paignton Library Great Western Road, Paignton, United Kingdom

Tired of working in cafés - (should I order another coffee just so I can sit here for another hour?!) Distracted working at home - (hmmm, another piece of toast? And will my sweet children please play quietly for at least another 15 minutes so I can concentrate?!?!) Don't worry, at least the 1st Friday […]

Online event: Finance – the key to growing sustainable businesses

Online - zoom

Join us for this insightful talk from veteran impact investment expert, Paul Pizzala from Ethex - an innovative impact investment platform. What's 'impact finance' and how can it help green and social enterprises grow? What does it take to get 'investor ready'? How can I get the finance I need for my business? Ethex, the UK's leading impact […]

Building Capacity for Building Participation

Sound Communities Studios 52A Hyde Road, Paignton, United Kingdom

This short course aims to train a cohort of facilitators who live and/or work in Torbay to be able to design and lead co-creative meetings, hackathons, ‘open space’, etc. - just the sort of activities that spawn new solutions, projects and enterprises. Rob Hopkins calls this ‘unlocking the collective genius’.

2nd Torbay Local Entrepreneur Forum

Palace Theatre Paignton Palace Ave, Paignton, United Kingdom

We're planning the second Local Entrepreneur Forum in Torbay!