Direct Payments Masterclass
Micro-enterprises in RCT are looking forward to attending a Direct Payments masterclass next week, taking place on: Wednesday 3rd April at The Old Library, Porth (noon) Thursday 4th April at Cynon Linc Café (noon) “Understanding how Direct Payments work is key to running a successful and sustainable business” says Heather Maling, Community Catalyst in RCT. … Read more
Social media for beginners: staying relevant
Hertfordshire Community Foundation are running an online course named ‘Social media for beginners: staying relevant’ on Tuesday 4th June, from 10:00 – 12:30. It is designed for those who are new to using social media to support marketing their organisation, and is fully funded for paid workers and volunteers from VSCE organisations in Hertfordshire. By … Read more
Grants and free support available to start your enterprise in Gwynedd
Did you know that Community Catalysts can help you access a grant and free support to start your enterprise in Gwynedd? If you are interested in setting up an enterprise offering care and support to older or disabled people in their homes, Community Catalysts can help. You will have the opportunity to apply for a … Read more
Disability Festival at Birmingham City University
Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC (one of our Small Good Stuff community micro-enterprises) are looking to bring to Birmingham the first Disability Festival – celebrating all things Disability – to tie in with Disability Pride month, which is about being proud to be disabled. It will take place on Saturday 6th July 2024 at Birmingham … Read more
Collaboration with Disability Focus
We are pleased to share that Simon Tickner continues to spearhead the community micro-enterprise project in Devon, now as an employee of local organisation Disability Focus. For those currently managing or interested in establishing a community micro-enterprise dedicated to providing help and care for older and disabled people, please contact Simon at his new email … Read more
People in Cardiff can grow well, with The Grow Well Project
Community Catalysts Cardiff have linked up with the ‘The Grow Well Project’ at Grow Cardiff. This project enables people living in Ely, Canton and Riverside to get together and chat, drink tea, and garden. It is a great opportunity to get some fresh air, exercise, and better quality sleep, as well as to meet new … Read more
How to use Canva for Social Media
Canva is a great free-to-use online graphic design tool which you can use to create logos, flyers, leaflets, and more to help promote your enterprise. Community Matters are hosting a short online training session on how to use Canva for social media, taking place on Thursday 9th May from 11:30 – 12:30. Reserve your place. Read more
Suffolk Family Carers: Military Service Information
Suffolk Family Carers are updating their records around carers or people receiving care with military service information. They want to hear from you or the person you care for if either of you have served in, or are serving in, the UK armed forces, including people born during 1926 – 1939 who undertook National Service. Responders … Read more
Event: Carers’ Forum
Your West Kent and North Kent Community Catalysts (Nicole and Lauren) will be at the Carers’ Forum on Tuesday 26th March (Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39-48 Marsham Street, ME14 1HH) from 10:30 – 13:30. They will be giving a presentation on their project in Kent, and explaining about the community enterprise services on our Small … Read more
Free online training: Mental Health for Managers
In partnership with Sodexo, Social Enterprise Kent are offering some FREE* online training designed to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), and diverse owned-businesses. In the ‘Mental Health for Managers’ webinar on the 20th of March (09:30 – 12:00), attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to … Read more