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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
During S.E.A.P., our goal is to provide the necessary knowledge and environment for you to build a solid foundation. This means helping you conceptualise your idea and create a framework that will ensure your social enterprise succeeds, by delivering an exceptional social impact and generating major revenue.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE S.E.A.P.?
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELARATOR PROGRAMME PHASESIn the first phase, we help the social entrepreneur answer fundamental questions like: Is my social idea workable? Is it needed? How can I reach the potential beneficiaries? Who do I need as partners? How much money do I need to run the business?
The second phase of the 6 months focuses on helping the entrepreneur create a Business Plan, have a clear strategy for raising initial funding and making sales, as well as structuring for longer-term growth. We help you with your funding application and ensure you are legally structured.
HOW DOES THE 6-MONTH S.E.A.P. TRAINING WORK?
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME STRUCTUREAll sessions include individual work, group work, talks with subject matter experts, workshops and training. Over a period of 6 months, you’ll cover topics such as Niching, Theory of Change, Evaluation, Opportunity Mining, Creative Thinking, Product Development & Launching, and Marketing Tools.
It’s all organised in 6 easy-to-follow training modules (see below). Each month you’ll get 1 day of training and 1 day for support.
S.E.A.P. CONTENT
6 MODULES DESIGNED TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND HELP YOU REACH YOUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP GOALSModule ONE: BUSINESS MODEL
Starting with your vision and values, you will create a one-page document that outlines in a picture form exactly how your social enterprise will work, how it will impact the community, the stakeholders you need, how it will make money etc. …………………………………………………….
Module Two: Legal Structure
A social enterprise has the opportunity to create as many as 10 types of legal structures. You will be exposed to all of these so that you can make an informed choice on which is most suitable and relevant. …………………………………………………………………………..
Module Three: Business Plan
You will have the opportunity to complete a 10-page business plan as we go on through the course model. This will be based on the research you conduct, so that it has increased accuracy and alignment to your vision. We will also help you write, complete, and submit your first grant funding application.
Module Four: Online
You will learn how to use various social media platforms to advance your enterprise. You will be introduced to how you can effectively utilise Zoom, Facebook etc. to deliver services and generate deeper insights. You will understand the importance of SEO and how to generate traffic to your pages, as well as creating online ads. ……………………………………………………………………………
Module Five: Trading Income
A social enterprise must make an active change in the lives of people it serves as well as generate profits needed to finance its immediate and long-term objectives. Therefore, you will learn how to attract early stage clients, generate income from selling some of your services/products. In the module, you will learn to utilize the art of consultative selling to increase and grow your social enterprise.
Module Six: Personal Development
The 4 main areas of focus in this module will be
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Understanding and Practice of Emotional Intelligence
- Taking Personal Responsibility
- Connections to Advisors, Friends and Mentors
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WHAT YOU GET
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME END RESULTSA Completed 10-page Business Plan with Financials
A document you can use to run your business.
£3,000 - £15,000 in Grant Funding
A submitted grant application to raise the initial funding needed to kick start your business.
A Registered Legal Structure
You will have chosen and registered the best legal structure for your social enterprise.
A Landing Page
A single-page website for generating leads and potential clients.
Confidence
The confidence to run your business.
An Accountability Partner
Someone to provide the necessary support and ensure you are giving your best.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE?
NO WORRIES, THIS IS FOR EVERYONE.We recognise that many people starting a social enterprise may have little or no prior “business” experience. Individuals may have interacted with businesses all their lives as employees, but never peeked behind the curtain to see the complex reality of running one, particularly a social enterprise.
We therefore believe it’s important for you to learn the basics, and more. Even with social impact as your main goal, you’re still a business and you should think like a business, rather than becoming over-reliant on grant funding.
This S.E.A.P. (Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme) offers a very simple solution so that a social enterprise can start and grow, whilst generating a trading income to thrive.
ACTION Process
The School of Social Sustainability is here to help your social enterprise grow and become more successful.
Social enterprises are businesses, and they can be far more successful when they behave as such.
Once you put together a strong business plan, your business will grow exponentially!
Consultation
Contact us to book a free 15 minute consultation.
Participate in the Training Sessions
Join us twice a month for 6 months, and learn invaluable business concepts to fuel your growth.
Write a Business Plan
Work together with us throughout the programme to apply the concepts to your social enterprise and build a business plan.
Great Results
Enjoy financial security for both you and your business.
OUR OTHER SERVICES
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONSULTANCY SERVICES
DIGITAL MARKETING gRANT
Learn how to obtain and maximise a £95k digital advertising grant to extend your charity’s reach and exceed your objectives.
SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERY USING CHAT GPT
Master the art of social media by leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance your online presence and engagement.
GRANT FUNDING
Gain expertise in identifying and applying for grant funding that can help fuel the operations and growth of your social enterprise.
CONSULTANCY
Receive a personalised evaluation of your organisation and spend a day training with us. We empower you to take your charity to the next level.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme and social entrepreneurship.
What is a social enterprise accelerator programme?
A social enterprise accelerator programme is designed to fast track the learning and execution of an idea in the most efficient and effective manner. It focuses on teaching and supports the founder/entrepreneur with all that is necessary for success!
What are the benefits of an accelerator?
The main benefit is that you can cut your learning curve by as much as 80% so that the actions taken can be focused to deliver success in the quickest possible manner. It offers all the support and training delivered by experts in the field.
What is a social impact startup?
A social impact startup is an early-stage social enterprise. Generally speaking, someone at the idea stage or under 5 years.
Are accelerator programmes worth it?
Generally speaking, accelerator programmes are pricey because of the value they deliver. More importantly, the real value is brought by the amount of time a programme like this can save you.
Should my startup join an accelerator?
Yes, we believe it will be well worth the money!
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
‘Just start’ – Do more than talk about it. Take actions and small steps, such as writing down your idea, attending a seminar, reading a book, and talking to somebody.