Event aims

• Facilitate networking and learning for 'social economy' orgs in Bury (social enterprises, trading charities & co-ops)
• Encourage peer-support and mentoring
• Encourage collaborative and partnership working

We're delighted to have this meeting at a local Co-operative in Prestwich at Village Greens. Come and see their amazing new space!

Agenda to include 

• Welcome and introductions
• Spotlight on Village Greens Co-op - the story so far, a tour of their new space and future plans
• Find out about upcoming funding opportunities for social economy organisations
• Sample tasty low/no alcohol refreshments from the Sober Sloth CIC
• Informal networking & refreshments provided by Village Greens cafe & deli 

Please note this event is aimed at:

• Social Economy organisations based in or working in Bury (including social enterprises, trading charities, co-operatives and other mutuals)
• Individuals in the pre-start up stage considering setting up one of the above
• Anyone curious about social enterprise in Bury

For any questions about the event, please contact Owen at fundinganddevelopment@buryvcfa.org.uk or call 07518 907807

This event is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund