Sun | Aug 22 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Introduction to Social Enterprise

Designed to introduce social enterprise to those whose business idea may benefit from being a social business, but are unsure how to go about it.  Delivered by Kevin Marquis from the North East Business and Innovation Centre this workshop will cover:

• What is social enterprise

• Legal structures recognised as social businesses – focus on Community Interest Companies and Co-operative

• How to register

• Funding available for social enterprises and how to apply.

Eligibility:

Resident in the Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland area.

About Kevin Marquis

Kevin Marquis, is the Social Enterprise Manager at the North East BIC, and has over 30 years’ experience working across the North East supporting individuals to use enterprise and self-employment as a means to create their own job opportunities and improve their life chances.