Start a Social Enterprise

Want to start a Social Enterprise in Plymouth? Here are our top tips for getting started…

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Aspiring social entrepreneurs can join PSEN to access a wealth of experience and support.

ONE TO ONE SUPPORT AND ADVICE: A GOOD PLACE TO START

The UK Shared Prosperity Funded Social Enterprise Advice and Support (SEAS) Programme offers free business advice or training for new and existing social enterprises. Delivery partners include, Iridescent IdeasCosmicRIO, POP, PSEN, DRIFT, BCause and Enterprise with Purpose. To find out more click here.

Pop Ideas is an Esmee Fairbairn funded advice service delivered by POP+ and Iridescent Ideas CIC. They provide funding advice and business planning support to voluntary, community and social enterprise organizations working in Plymouth. For more information and contact details or to sign up to the informative newsletter click here.

CROWDFUND PLYMOUTH

Match funding is available for crowdfunded community projects and businesses throughout Plymouth.

 

ARTS AND CULTURE STARTUPS

If you’re working specifically within arts, culture, heritage and digital, specific support can be available via the Real Ideas Organisation.

OTHER RESOURCES

Social Enterprise UK publishes a free guide to starting a social enterprise.

The CIC regulator has a wealth of resources on starting a social enterprise and setting up a Community Interest Company.

Co-ops UK publish a comprehensive guide to choosing an organisational form called Simply Legal.

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