FDSEN Monthly Meet Up

Posted on April 14, 2015

Falkirk District Social Enterprise Network was set up by social enterprises for social enterprises, to offer peer support and promote and encourage growth of the social enterprise sector in Falkirk District.

Monthly meet ups currently offer:

Peer Support – draw experience from existing local social enterprises
Signposting – additional support services, funding, training and other opportunities
A Local Voice – members sit on other local groups and committees offering a voice for the sector

The next meet up will take place on Thursday 16th April 2015, 10am—12pm, Link Housing Offices, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

If you are interested in going along to a meet up or would like to find out more about Falkirk District Social Enterprise Network, please email: falkirkdistrictsen@gmail.com

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