Applications for the next cohort of Ready to RISE are now open.

Ready to RISE is a free programme of support and training designed for women and non-binary people who want to explore social entrepreneurship to earn a living, create their ideal workplace and make a positive impact.

The training is designed to help you build confidence, develop your skills, and explore your ideas. It covers creating a work/life blend that suits you, managing yourself and others, building your network, and includes an ideation session plus practical guidance on starting a social enterprise.

Ready to RISE is an 8 week course, delivered via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10am – 12.30pm. The programme runs across three training cohorts, with the next cohort taking place from Wednesday 13 January – Wednesday 3 March 2027. Each round offers 15-20 places. Once a round is fully booked, applications will automatically roll over to the next available training cohort.

To apply for the programme, please complete the Ready to RISE Application form (linked for your convenience).

If your not sure whether it is for you, or aren’t sure where to begin with starting a social enterprise, attend one of the upcoming Ready to RISE: Let’s Get Started information sessions to connect with people who can help you take the next step: