Social Enterprise Mark: Bursaries and Upcoming Events
Social Enterprise Mark CIC
The international social enterprise accreditation authority, providing credible standards for social enterprise
Free Bursary Tickets
We only have two free bursary tickets left for social enterprises to attend our conference 'Beyond Better Business' in a couple weeks in Manchester. Priority will be given to organisations which hold any of our accreditations however other social enterprises can apply. These tickets are on a first come first serve basis.
This is possible thanks to kind support from?The Growth Company, a Social Enterprise Gold Mark Holder.
Beyond Better Business Social Enterprise Mark CIC Annual Conference
This year our 'Beyond Better Business' annual conference?will be held at?Manchester Metropolitan University?where we will be looking at the future of business and how alternative economic models, which prioritise the well-being of people and the planet over private gain, can enable businesses to make a real difference to the communities in which they are based.?
10:00am - Registration/ networking with refreshments.
10:30am - Welcome/introduction from Social Enterprise Mark CIC and sponsors.
10:45am - Facilitated networking.
11:30am - What is the new future of business and how do we get there - roundtable discussion/debate, chaired by Kate Welch of Social Enterprise Acumen, looking at the future of business. Panelists - Erinch Sahan of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, Charlotte Timson of Transform Trade, Martin Lawson of Resonance, Michael Weatherhead of Wellbeing Economy Alliance and Lucy Findlay MBE of Social Enterprise Mark CIC.
12:15pm - Lunch and networking.
1:15pm - The role of place-based businesses and their importance to local communities - panel session, chaired by Peter Ptashko of Cambio, looking at how local businesses can support their local communities. Panelists - Chris Cowcher of Plunkett Foundation, Matt Richardson of The Growth Company, Nicci Dickens of Profit for Purpose, and Nickala Torkington of Flourish Together.
2:15pm - Keynote address by Nicole Ryan, founder of Alex's Adventure; a social enterprise in Cork, Ireland which educates students about the real life impacts of substance misuse.
3:00pm - Plenary and close.
Conference Location:
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
North Atrium
All Saints Campus
Oxford Rd
Manchester
M15 6BH
UK
Limited tickets available! Get yours now.
OUR THANKS
This event is possible through the support of our key partners:
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SEEchange The Golden Thread Evening Networking Event with Keynote Speaker: Andy Burnham
Join our evening networking event: SEE Change The Golden Thread Conference 2023 with?Andy Burnham?, Mayor of Greater Manchester. The Mayor joins Greater Manchester’s Combined Authority as its chair and eleventh member. He is also the lead for Policy & Reform and Transport. We are very pleased that he will be our keynote speaker at our evening networking event on Tuesday 16th May 2023.
5:00 - 5:30pm - Opening Networking Drinks & Mini Social Enterprise Exhibition
5:30 - 5:40pm - Welcome address from Professor Hannah Holmes - Dean of Business School and Deputy Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Manchester Metropolitan University
5:40 - 5:50pm - Welcome & Introduction from Andy Baird - Senior Lecturer / Programme Lead MSc Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University and Nickala Torkington - Flourish Together CIC
5:50pm - Introduction to exhibitors - Nickala Torkington - Flourish Together CIC
6:10pm - Introduction from Partners:
6:20pm - Keynote Speaker Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester Rose Marley - Chief Executive, Co-operatives UK
6:45 - 7:15pm - Social Entrepreneur Showcase Speakers - Chaired by Nickala Torkington, Flourish Together CIC:
- Amy Madden - All Ears CIC
- Haleh Moravej - MetMunch
- Muhammed Abdullah - Student involved in SE placements and consultancy
Social Entrepreneur Exhibitors - 5pm - 8pm
- Claire Hales - Developing Matters CIC
- Amy Madden- All Ears CIC
- Haleh Moravej - MetMunch
6:45 - 8pm, with the potential to continue beyond - Closing Networking Drinks & Exhibition.
Limited tickets available! Get yours now.
OUR THANKS
This event is possible through the support of our key partners:
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