Training and Employing People with Lived Experience - London

The Enterprise Development Programme is a five-year £40m programme aimed at providing support for charities and social enterprises in England, helping them transition to new enterprise models, or grow existing ones. The programme is funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and managed by a coalition of partners.

As the lead partner for the homelessness sector, Homeless Link are working to inspire organisations to become more financially resilient. We offer support to those wanting to develop or grow their enterprising activity, providing guidance on the grant funding available and training programmes offered.

What is the event about?
When homeless organisations develop a social enterprise, this brings with it the chance to generate training and employment opportunities for the people they support.

This event will explore how this can be achieved successfully and the challenges charities and social enterprises may face when moving in this direction. We will consider issues around how to balance being a support provider with managing a business, and where the focus should lie between social impact and sustainability.

Homeless Link

10.15-3.30pm

The Passage, Cathedral View, St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1NL

The programme will include presentations from social enterprises who have experienced this first-hand including Recycling Lives, Connection Crew & Winter Comfort. Delegates will also hear from Social Investment Business, and learn about The Enterprise Development Programme and how it can help their organisation.

The day will conclude with interactive workshops and the opportunity to network with charities and social enterprises from different regions.

Lunch will be provided by social enterprise Fat Macy's. Please contact sophie.price@homelesslink.org.uk with any dietary requirements.

Who is this event for?
Charities or Social Enterprises working in homelessness that want to become financially resilient by developing trading and enterprise. This event is aimed at leaders and decision makers due to the focus being on employment.

Venue:
The Passage
Cathedral View
St Vincents Centre
Carlisle Place
London
SW1P 1NL

For more information or to register your place, please see Homeless Link's website.