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Are you navigating the challenges of fundraising for your charity or social enterprise? This workshop is here to help! We’ll explore the key opportunities and limitations of fundraising in the third sector, helping you understand what’s achievable and how to maximise your efforts. You’ll gain practical advice on crafting successful funding applications, including expert tips and guidance on bid writing to improve your chances of securing support. Whether you’re new to fundraising or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to take your funding strategy to the next level.

Want to learn how to create eye-catching and engaging graphics for your business? Join our Using Canva workshop to find out how to utilise the online graphic design platform Canva to make everything from your company branding to social media posts and more! Event details: Time: 10am – 11:30am Location: Online (ZOOM) Cost: £25pp In this course, we’ll cover everything from: How to sign up and get set up on the platform How to navigate Canva as a beginner Creating a brand kit for your business Creating a new graphic together for a campaign for a business Walkthrough of all the basic features of Canva Resizing designs to make posters and leaflets   As part of the live event of this workshop, we will also have a Questions and Answers session to finish this online workshop, where participants can ask specific questions about how to use Canva for their business.

This workshop will give you the structure to put a business plan together for your social business. It will include setting objectives, market research, social outputs and cashflow. It will give you the practical tools to give you the best start to planning your venture.

Looking to reduce reliance on grant funding and donations? This workshop is designed to help your social business or charity explore alternative ways to generate sustainable income. We’ll dive into a variety of strategies, including trading, social enterprise models, partnerships, and innovative revenue opportunities tailored to the third sector. Through practical examples and expert insights, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to diversify your income streams while staying true to your organisation’s mission. Join us to discover fresh ideas and actionable steps to ensure financial stability and long-term success for your organisation!

This half day course is designed for voluntary and community organisations and those involved in community development who need to write funding applications and want to ensure that their bids are clear, focussed and meet the funders’ criteria.

Brightcore Consultancy delivers Senior Mental Health Lead training in schools and colleges which meets the Department for Education’s quality criteria, and our course is in fact the highest rated of all the nationally DfE approved Senior Mental Health Lead training courses, scoring a perfect 5/5 in each of the 9 DfE quality assurance standards during the quality assurance process.

Ikigai is that thing that gives our existence a marvellous intensity, what gives meaning to life, or, as the French would say, its raison d’être. There is a fire inside us—it can burn brightly, weaken, and then reignite stronger than ever. Ikigai cannot simply be a mental concept; it is wider, deeper, and more absolute than the thinking mind. It is something to be lived, and only by living it can you truly know it. Living your Ikigai brings joy, satisfaction, and a profound sense of fulfillment. This ancient concept originates from the island of Okinawa, where iki means "life" and gai means "what is worthwhile," often described as “happiness” or your soul's mission. In this creative workshop, we will not rely on theories but instead embark on revelatory experiences designed to help you discover your Ikigai, which is, we have to say, a long journey. Through reflective exercises and hands-on creativity, you’ll paint your own Mandala of Purpose—a visual representation of what makes life meaningful for you. Join us to explore what is your soul mission. No prior art experience is needed—just an open heart and a desire to connect with your true self. Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot now and begin your journey to purpose, fulfillment, and living your Ikigai! This class is sponsored by Evoc. It is FREE and is aimed at WOMEN only from ETHNIC MINORITY BACKGROUNDS living in Edinburgh as per this funding application . This means “international”, from every foreign country. (Irish, any other white background, mixed ethnic, Asian/Asian British, Black/African/Caribbean, Black British, Arabic or other ethic groups) However we do welcome locals too so just sign up. We prioritize the area of Gorgie-Dalry-Saughton where our studio is based.  By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.

This half day course is designed to help staff working in statutory agencies, and local representatives, understand the role of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), how the management of European funding for Social Inclusion is changing and requiring more partnership working, and the opportunities and issues that arise in working in partnership with the VCS.

Are you thinking about setting up a new business? Her Biz, the 'virtual' Women's Start-Up programme is returning to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in East Sussex and Kent.

Want learn how to use social media to market your business effectively? Join this short course from Let’s Do Marketing to learn how to create your social media strategy for success – and come away with the knowledge, skills and confidence to start connecting with your customers online!