Ambitions to Expand and Grow?

We know :

• there is an explosion of social enterprises start-ups, 14% are less than two years old

• three times the proportion of start ups among mainstream small businesses are SE’s

• CIC first new legal form in 100 years, since 2005, there are 5000 and growing fast

• SE’s twice as likely to have reported growth in the last 12 months (58% compared to mainstream SME’s 28%)

• SE’s are more confident about the future year ahead, 57% are predicting growth

• 14% revenue growth SE100 Index v 5% FTSE 100 (2011)

Is this where you are or want to be? And where you want to lead your team?

SEWM is working with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.To open up the opportunity for Social Enterprises to access the programme which is designed to build a plan to grow and create jobs in local communities, utilising networks of local partners that understand the needs of local businesses.

SEWM is delighted to invite you to our Knowledge and Networking Event on Friday 9th December from 9.30am – 12.00.

This event will give you:

· the opportunity to hear from Professor Mark Hart about what the 10,000 Small Businesses programme can offer to your social enterprise

· hear from Kevin Davies CEO, The Vine Trust Group about how being part of the programme will complement The Vine Trust’s development plans for the future

· view Doncaster Refurnish video case study and hear how being part of the programme has returned real value to their business

· take part in round table discussions on the real opportunities and challenges that aspiring social enterprises encounter

· Q&A response from 10,000 Small Businesses programme

· networking with other leading social entrepreneurs

I have attached a copy of the applicant’s information for more information about the programme for your reference but hope you will use the planned event to find out more about 10,000 Small Businesses and how it can help you plan to expand and grow.

If you require any further information about the event or require more detail please do not hesitate to contact me.

To book a place at the event please email: info@socialenterprisewm.org.uk or call 0845 450 7515.

I look forward to meeting you then.


Best regards,

Melanie Mills

SEWM CIC, CEO