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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Green, social and local enterprise can create jobs and lift our local economy. Join us and learn how you can play a role, maybe even start one up yourself!
Doughnut Economics for Torbay? It could be fantastic way to get involved in making local change happen. Join us!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’.
We're planning the second Local Entrepreneur Forum in Torbay!