Are you thinking about starting a Social Enterprise?

By Chris Chinnock On June 20, 2012 · 5 Comments

Have you got an idea for a community project or social enterprise?

Maybe you’re an existing community group with an enterprising idea or maybe you’ve always dreamed of being your own boss but not sure how to make the it happen?

If so then Voluntary Action Kirklees, My Community My Choice, Unltd and Kirklees Council want to help you take the next steps, with support and advice on:

Business plans
Start-up grants
Feasibility studies

This FREE workshop will help you develop your business ideas, find out about local sources of support and provide an opportunity to share your skills, knowledge and experiences with likeminded individuals.

You’ll be given information about what support is available and see some examples of enterprises and small businesses that are already up and running. You could even begin applying for a start-up grant on the day!!

This workshop can help you start to make your ideas a reality and is aimed at any individual or community group with an idea that they want to explore.

Where: Voluntary Action Kirklees, 15 Lord Street, Huddersfield

When: 12th July 2012 from 1pm to 4pm

(Dates for a North Kirklees workshop have yet to be confirmed)

For more information or to book a place please contact Voluntary Action Kirklees on 01484 518457 or email info@voluntaryactionkirklees.co.uk or you can post a reply on this page.

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About The Author

Chris Chinnock

Im passionate about Social Enterprise!!! im lucky enough to be able to put that passion into practice through my work and im currenlty doing this through a Social Enterprise project at Kirklees Council. I'm going to use this site to share loads of interesting and (hopefully) useful information with you whether its business planning, information on setting up and running a Social Enterprise, things like latest developments and changes in Policy as well as links to other useful sites and organisations. I've got over 10 years experience in and around the Social Enterprise Sector having worked at a number of levels from project delivery through to Directorship in a number of Social Enterprises, I also ran my own Social Enterprise consultancy business for 3 years. In 2004 i won the Social Enterprise of the Year award in the 'on the up' category as part of the management team for a local Social Enterprise. In 2008 i obtained Masters degree in Social Entrepreneurship from the university of Huddersfield and have published articles on the Social Enterprise for academic journals. I hope you find the information useful - have a look and see what else you can find on the site.

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5 Responses to Are you thinking about starting a Social Enterprise?

Anne Mulherin says:

August 28, 2012 at 2:44 pm

Unfortunately i wasn’t aware of the workshop in July. I am working with young, profoundly disabled adults at a Residential school/trust in Mirfield. We are looking at various enterprising activities and have an idea for a social enterprise business. Is there any way I could meet or get to share ideas with someone? We would also be looking for a grant at some time to enable us to expand our ideas.
I would be grateful for any contacts!

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- Chris Chinnock says:
  
  August 30, 2012 at 2:17 pm
  
  Hi Anne, many thanks for your comment – its a shame that you missed the workshop but rest assured that there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, we are now working with the attendees of the Workshop to develop a network of people who are interested in starting a Social Enterprise so that they can begin to share their kills, experience and knowledge with each other. I would be happy to discuss this and your proposed Business ideas further with you, ill send you an email now
  
  kind regards
  Chris
  
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phelton kandaya says:

March 10, 2013 at 9:30 pm

hie
i am intrested in starting my own bussiness in house decorating ,tiling and flooring please can you help me with more information regarding this matter ..

thank you in advance

regards

phelton kandaya

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- Chris Chinnock says:
  
  March 12, 2013 at 4:28 pm
  
  Hi Phelton, thanks for getting in touch – unfortunately i am only able to help people who are looking to start social enterprises rather than private businesses – however here are some (hopefully) useful links for you to follow up:
  
  For business start up support you can speak to Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce can be contacted on 01484 483660 also West Yorkshire Enterprise Agency are on hand to offer support and advice 01924 786500 i have also emailed you a number of other key contacts and links for you to look which i hope you find useful
  let me know if you need any more info
  
  many thanks
  
  Chris
  
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- Fathema Khatun says:
  
  March 27, 2013 at 4:16 pm
  
  Hello Phelton,
  
  I work for PERS Home Working Service. We support people thinking about starting their business from home in Kirklees area.
  
  Tel: 01924 428032
  
  Thanks
  Fathema Khatun
  
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