The 2011 Action for Social Enterprise theme is all around “Making it Happen”

25th & 26 November 2011

Only 3 days to go to Action for Social Enterprise!

We only have 10 places left for Friday 25th.  There are still a limited number of spaces left for Saturday 26th.  If you've not yet booked your place then you only have until 5pm TODAY (Wednesday 23rd November) to making a booking! 

Running an enterprise, challenging what exists today and doing something remarkable can be a lonely place. You are on a mission and you are confronted with a million and one things to do – many of which you have never done before.
You simply can’t do everything yourself. So don’t try to.

Find the people who can help you. Stop looking inwards at your project and go out and meet others in as many places as you can. Share your vision with them and you will find the right people with the right skills, time and passion to help you achieve your goal.

SO get out of your office...! Action for Social Enterprise is all about taking action, learning practical tools to build your business and importantly meeting others that can help you on your journey.

Here are some of our featured speakers and workshops if you are still undecided!

Featured Workshop Trainer: Vanessa Augustus (Social Solutions Academy)

Vanessa founded the Social Solutions Academy in 2009.  This pioneering organisation encourages collaboration across sectors to accelerate social innovation.  Over the last two years we have supported over 350 social entrepreneurs, public sector representatives and private sector executives. Vanessa’s knowledge and experience as an innovative and creative evaluator, trainer and coach have made long lasting social impacts.  Under her leadership the SSA is preparing to launch an online tool to improve partnership working for SMEs.

Workshop: Harness the power of new relationships to grow your social business (only 2 places left!)

Have you ever thought of collaborating with your competitors or organisations working in the same market in order to compete? Did you know that large and fiercely competing organisations collaborate on many levels? Networking is the theme of today’s business. Collaboration between competitors is desirable for developing resources and serving the community. This fun and interactive workshop will equip you with energy and ideas on how to become a more collaborative and more competitive social enterprise.
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Featured Workshop Trainer: Steven Flower

Steven has worked in and around technology for social good his whole working life, from installing and fixing computers, through to building large data systems and web projects. Over this period, Steven has slowly understood that computers are just bits of metal and that real value comes from focusing on the goals and needs of an organisation before anyone touches a keyboard.  Obviously, Steven likes post-its.

Workshop: Meet a Geek: how free technology can help your social business thrive (only 3 places left!)

Get the best out of technology by befriending a geek (or several!). From fundraising, to websites, to search engine optimisation - social businesses can often tap into the wave of collaboration andco-operation that web technology can offer.

Don’t be afraid - log on and grow! This session will provide participants with some real actions around using technology, from how to talk and understand techie speak, what benefits technology can bring and where to find the stuff for free.

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“It was a top quality event...a great opportunity to reflect on my own practice.” 2010 Delegate

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The University of Manchester is working in partnership with Social Solutions Academy to deliver Action for Social Enterprise 25th -26th November 2011, at The University of Manchester Chancellors Hotel, Manchester.

You can download the full programme

from our website

Book now to secure your place

We offer a friendly and relaxed environment.  Getting to know other social and environmental leaders is easy. Book now!  If you would like to speak to us about the details of our annual event

please call us today on

0845 468 2126