Topic outline

  • Developing Sustainability

    • Sustainability is a key concern for third sector organisations and social enterprises. Numerous challenges face the sector, both within their own structure and how they interact in the wider environment Sustainability is also about how to expand, scale and develop what organisations are doing

      This programmes explores these themes, looking at what is already working, how to sustain this and identifying what needs to change and how to make this happen.

    • Who is it for?

      This a six day programme for Social Enterprises and Not For Profit organisations to examine and develop their organisational and financial sustainability.

    • Programme Details

      12 September 2024

      19 September 2024

      24 & 31 October 2024

      28 November 2024

      		5 December 2024

      Central Edinburgh Online  Online  Online Central Edinburgh

      Delivery Method: This programme will be delivered via a hybrid mix of in-person and online sessions. In-person sessions will take place at The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL. The online modules will be delivered using Zoom. Each day of the programme will be a combination of live, facilitated sessions and some self-directed learning and reflection activities.

      In between modules, you are encouraged and supported to put your learning into practice.

      Timing: 10am - 4pm       

      Cost: Fully Funded by the Scottish Government

      • Review your organisation’s operational and financial sustainability
      • Evaluate your assets and their fit with the needs of customers and beneficiaries
      • Explore the concept of an Enterprising Mind-set
      • Reflect on your organisational structure
      • Experience Design Thinking and how this might be applied to building your sustainability
      • Explore partnership working as a route to increasing social impact and income generation
      • Participants have the opportunity to complete a 10-credit SCQF level 9 Social Enterprise Academy Developing Sustainability qualification that is credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University, at an additional cost of £150

    • Your Facilitator

      Helen is an entrepreneurial and empathetic leader with 20+ years’ experience across sectors. Her expertise lies in business development, leadership, strategy, facilitation and innovation. She is passionate about working with organisations that are seeking to make societal change and brings her expertise in this area to support startups through to larger organisations as they explore their impact.

      For more information on Helen please click here.

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    • More Information

      Programme Manager Louise Ross | 0300 302 3333 | leadership@justenterprise.org