• • Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October 2024
  • 9.30am to 3pm (lunch and refreshments included)
  • The Crescent CIC, Station Road, Batley, WF17 5SU

Delivered by Business For Good West Yorkshire partner, Participate, in partnership with TSL Kirklees Community Anchor, Fresh Futures, Social Venture School – Batley, is a free 2-day course that will help individuals or groups:

• • create a plan for getting their idea off the ground
  • learn the essentials about starting, developing and leading a social enterprise, co-operative, community business or other social project
  • find out about and apply for funding
  • hear from inspirational speakers from other local social ventures
  • join a network of other local like-minded people
  • get free follow-up support from one of our BFGWY Enterprise Coaches

What can I expect?

Two days packed with:

• • lots of great information
  • interactive and small group sessions
  • opportunities to chat, share and network
  • specialist speakers, trainers and partners

What will I leave with?

1. A basic business plan including:
   • • an idea of the right business model for me and how to set that up
     • an basic understanding of the finances I will need to make my idea sustainable
     • an understanding of who else I need to connect and work with to make my idea successful
     • knowledge of where to go for funding and how to apply
2. The ability to effectively communicate my idea and show what difference it’s making to local people
3. A support network and contacts for further help if I need it

And if you’re in other parts of West Yorkshire, look out for more BFGWY Venture Schools in other areas:

• • Wakefield – Developing Your Enterprise Charity – 22nd October 2024
  • Calderdale – 6th and 7th November 2024
  • Leeds (tbc)