Social Enterprise Academy Announce New Training Programmes in Falkirk

Posted on August 25, 2015

Understanding Social Enterprise

Social enterprises offer great opportunities in making a real difference when engaging our communities and creating sustainable social impact. This practical programme aims to build on your core knowledge and skills needed to enhance your business plan and drive forward your social enterprise.

Programme Details
There are three 1-day programmes available and all take place in Falkirk.

Programme 1: 25 September 2015
Programme 2: 9 October 2015
Programme 3: 25 February 2016

Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Falkirk, details to follow.
Price: Fully funded

For further information or to book your place, please contact: Jennifer Robertson, CVS Falkirk on 01324 692 000 or jennifer@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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CVS Falkirk Volunteering Support

We’re heartened to see many of our local third sector groups and organisations returning to their valued services and activities, and many local halls and community centres reopening to the public. CVS Falkirk can offer support with all aspects of your volunteering programme, including (but not limited to) helping with recruitment of new volunteers, and promoting your volunteer opportunities, or creating new volunteer opportunities.