Social Economy West Programme
Social Economy West exists to support and grow the social economy in the region, helping organisations to overcome increasing demand amid the cost-of-living crisis. To be eligible for support, organisations must be located in the West of England Combined Authority Region and have a core social mission.
The programme is a West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, providing charities, third sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives with the resources, expertise and guidance they need to:
- Explore opportunities for growth
- Effectively manage increasing demand on services
- Build economic resilience and enhance environmental sustainability
- Manage risk more effectively
- Diversify income streams
What support can organisations benefit from?
We’re working with experienced third sector organisations, Voscur, 3SG, CVS South Gloucestershire, School for Social Entrepreneurs and BBRC, to deliver five key support activities to businesses, including:
- one-to-one coaching and support
- Demand-led themed workshops
- Expert mentoring from social entrepreneurs
- Opportunity to join peer networks
- A comprehensive Accelerator programme
Eligibility
To be eligible for support, organisations must be located in the West of England Combined Authority Region and have a core social mission.
This could include organisations such as:
- Social and community enterprises
- Charities
- Voluntary and community sector organisations
- Housing associations
- Co-operatives and mutuals
- Informal self-help initiatives
- Social finance and support providers
- Alternative business models
Ready to grow and diversify?
Got a question? You can also email us to find out more by getting in touch with our Social Economy Advisor Orlaith McGuiness at: orlaith.m@voscur.org
