You may be interested to know that Singulier in partnership with Blue Orchid is currently running a range of workshops aimed at supporting individuals and organisations working in the social economy. There are funded places at those events for social enterprises that meet the required criteria *.
 
FUNDING Update for Social Enterprises -  3rd May - Manchester
This workshop will help you assess where to go for finance/funding opportunities in the current economic climate.
http://fundingsocialenterprises.eventbrite.com/
 
Bid Writing basics - 13th May  - Manchester
An overview of what funders require in funding applications and basic techniques.
http://bid-writing-may.eventbrite.com/
 
Bid Writing Live! - 23rd June - Manchester
This is not a traditional bid writing course. The focus is on practice! Bring along a Live bid and get feedback on what you produce.
http://bid-writing-live-june.eventbrite.com/
 
Social Enterprise Growth Challenge 30th June - Manchester
A review of your business strategy, support to refocus, a catalyst for change and growth
http://socialenterprisechallengesession2.eventbrite.com/
 
For criteria * please read information on each workshop page. Thanks
 
For support in Starting a Social Enterprise, please contact us or view
http://thesocialenterpriselaunchpad.eventbrite.com/
 
 
We hope you will find this information of interest and look forward to welcoming you on one of our programmes.
 
For further information please contact Isabelle Farquhar, Social Enterprise Consultant - (Singulier Ltd working in partnership with Blue Orchid to support newly established social enterprises) Mobile: 07533 605 706 Email: i.farquhar@theblueorchid.co.uk