Explore Social Booklet

Mid and East Antrim

Explore Social Enterprise #ourMEA amplifymidandeastantrim.com

Workshop Content Explore Social Ideas!

Getting the Governance Right

Date: Thursday 8 September Time: 12pm - 1pm Delivery: In person and online Venue: LEDCOM, Willowbank Business Park, Larne, BT402SF

Date: Thursday 15 September Time: 12pm - 1pm Delivery: In person and online Venue: Carrickfergus Enterprise, 8 Meadowbank Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8YF

Delivered by LEDCOM

Through interactive ideas generation, the workshop will look at where ideas come from and how to turn them into viable organisations.

‘Explore Social Ideas’ will also feature case studies, guest speakers and an in depth Q&A session to help participants turn their social enterprise ideas into a reality.

Explore Social MEA Explore Social is aimed at new and existing Social Enterprises or Community Interest Companies. Join us to share ideas and gain support to develop your venture. The Programme will also provide specific legal structure support for individuals and organisations currently trading or ready to trade as a Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company.

How can I benefit:

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Learn how to become a Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company.

Get financial and legal advice for your social enterprise Network with other like-minded businesses and support agencies.

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Workshops delivered by relevant experts.

Specialised legal structure support for participants/groups.

Access to a new Seed Fund for those establishing a Social Enterprise.

Business Start & Mentoring Support.

Defining your Social Impact Delivered by LEDCOM

Date: Thursday 29 September Time: 12pm - 1pm Delivery: In person and online Venue: LEDCOM, Willowbank Business Park, Larne, BT402SF Find out about the importance and value of Social Impact in forming your Social Enterprise. This session will look at social impact tools and how benefits can be shared with stakeholders and customers.

Delivered by Edwards & Co. Solicitors

Look at what it takes to formalise a Social Enterprise and discuss different types of structures. Leave the workshop with an understanding of Good Governance Essentials focusing on strategic leadership, goal setting and financial and risk monitoring.

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Constitutional Documents Role of the Board Finance Risk Management & Personal Liability

Telling Your Social Story

Making Connections

Date: Thursday 13 October Time: 12pm - 1pm Delivery: In person and online Venue: Midtown Makers, 50-51 Church Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DD

Date: Thursday 27 October Time: 8am - 9.30am Delivery: In person, special breakfast meeting Venue: AEL, 32 - 34 Pound Street, Larne, BT40 1SQ

Delivered by LEDCOM

Learn how to communicate your social story by looking at techniques and powerful best practice examples.

Delivered by LEDCOM

Join us for a networking breakfast to meet other social enterprises and support agencies. Use the opportunity to tell everyone about your exciting Social Enterprise!

To register or find out more, contact: E: amplify@midandeastantrim.gov.uk T: 028 2563 3363