Bury Social Enterprise Network

Bury Social Enterprise Network

The Bury Social Enterprise Network is a quarterly gathering designed to bring together social enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs), co-operatives, trading charities and other socially driven organisations from across Bury.

The network provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded organisations, share experiences, explore challenges and opportunities, and build meaningful partnerships that strengthen the local social economy. Whether you are an established organisation, a newly formed enterprise, or considering starting a social enterprise, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, collaborate and grow.

This event will be hosted at Bury VCFA's newly refurbished offices and will focus on bringing together organisations that are making a positive social impact within our communities.

Event Aims

• Facilitate networking and knowledge sharing between social economy organisations in Bury.
• Encourage peer support, mentoring and collaboration.
• Promote partnership working and the sharing of resources, skills and opportunities.
• Showcase local social enterprises and their impact within the borough.
• Provide updates on funding, support and development opportunities available to the sector.

Agenda

• Welcome and introductions
• Introduction to the Bury Social Enterprise Network
• Spotlight session featuring a local social enterprise
• Funding, support and opportunities update
• Peer discussion and collaborative problem-solving
• Ask & Offer networking session
• Informal networking and refreshments

Who Should Attend?

• Social enterprises, CICs, co-operatives, trading charities and other social economy organisations based in or working within Bury.
• Individuals considering starting a social enterprise or community business.
• Trustees, directors, staff and volunteers involved in socially driven organisations.
• Anyone interested in supporting and strengthening Bury's social enterprise sector.