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Build your social enterprise: full programme
A comprehensive, modular programme covering the full journey – from understanding inclusive business models through to scaling for impact. Built from years of real-world experience in growing social ventures in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond and tailored to your needs.
What you get
- A complete curriculum from idea stage to sustainable scale
- Modular design – complete the full programme or select individual sessions
- Tried-and-tested tools from GIZ (German development agency), universities and The Impact Collective
- Practical frameworks for organisational capacity building, financial resilience and long-term impact management that your team can apply immediately
- Resources addressing cross-cutting themes: leadership, regenerative practice and personal development
Topics covered
- Foundations of social ventures & regenerative business models
- Value proposition & ideation for impact
- Mapping the social business model canvas
- Financial modelling & sustainability planning
- Pilot design & venture validation
- Governance, team capacity & leadership
- Growth, replication & scaling strategies
- Supply chains & inclusive operations
Who it's for
- University enterprise programmes
- Accelerators and incubators
- Development agencies
- Corporate social intrapreneurship teams
- Impact investors' and philanthropists' portfolio of supported ventures
Formats
- Multi-day programme or modular series
- In-person, blended or online
- Adaptable to cohort size
- Bespoke to your team's needs
Delivered with
GIZ (German development agency)
Train-the-Trainer programme for inclusive businesses
British Council
Impact retreat for social entrepreneurs and capacity-building workshops for various stakeholders in the impact ecosystem in Egypt
London School of Economics
User research, design and delivery of ImpactU social venture programme for universities across the UK
Led by
Nadia Laabs
Inclusive business specialist and social entrepreneur to several ventures. Led capacity-building programmes internationally with funders and social enterprise networks.
Luke McBeath Smith
Systems thinker, engineer and impact strategist. Delivers enterprise education at UK universities and has designed venture-building programmes across three continents.
Emily Dunne
Design researcher, strategist and inclusive business specialist. Led social innovation programme design, delivery and training in a range of settings.
Aurelie Faugier
Trainer for impact accelerators, incubators and social entrepreneurs. A decade in the impact-driven sector with expertise grounded in hands-on roles.
Book this module.
We tailor every session and every project. Get in touch and we'll design the right format for you.