Are you interested in social enterprise?
Then you’ve come to the right place!
Welcome to Selnet, the Social Enterprise Network for Lancashire.
Since 2007 we have been supporting social enterprises across Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen to connect, develop and grow, through:
• Our vibrant, impactful membership network
• Specialist business start-up and growth advice and support
• Securing opportunities for our members
• Developing and leading partnerships
• Promotion and representation on a local, regional and national basis
How can we help you?
For information and support please get in touch – contact the Selnet team:
• Call 01772 200690
• Email hello@selnet-uk.com
• @SelnetLtd on Facebook, on Twitter and on Instagram
• We look forward to hearing from you.
Selnet Ltd
For People | For Business | For Good
- Brilliant concise feedback from entrepreneur Kris Howson on tailored support received through the Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub's Flying Start service!
ℹ Read more about the Flying Start service here: www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/services/flying-start
#useboost #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Community CVS
This role will include the management, delivery and sustainability of Selnet’s business support services and social enterprise membership base.
💡 This is also #secondment opportunity for a #SelnetMember or partner organisation who have a member of staff suitable to undertake this role. Deadline for applications is midday on 29th July with interviews on 31st.
"During this time of change in the external environment and increased social pressures it is crucial at Selnet that we maintain and enhance opportunities for our organisation and for the businesses we are here to support.
"We are looking for a dynamic individual with a good understanding of business support needs and contract management – motivated by the impact you have on others."
ℹ Read more and how to apply here: selnet-uk.com/recruitment-for-head-of-business-services/
#recruitment #lancashire #preston #socialenterprise #socent #membership #business #network #connect @followers
cc Board of Directors: Dave Allen Recycling Lives Services, Dave Clayton Wot Wud U Do Educational Services CIC, Lynn James-Jenkinson Pathways Associates CIC, Graham Jones, Travel Assist, Lucy Hamlin Spring Into Action CIC, Lucie Higham Redmoor Communications CIC, Suzanne Murray Lancashire Women, Amanda Walton Veterans in Communities, Courtney Wright PAC Positive Action In The Community, Ann Marie Wrigley New Era Enterprises
💡 S.M.A.R.T marketing for new business is the third in a series of three Boost Flying Start workshops and an opportunity for entrepreneurs to build new and develop existing business skills.
ℹ Discover a range of helpful insights to help you get started with your marketing strategy! Read more and book here: www.boostbusinesslancashire.co.uk/events/boost-flying-start-smart-marketing-for-new-business-2
#useboost #helpinglancashirebusinessesgrow #entrepreneurs #startups #newbusiness #Smart #smartmarketing
⭐ Our Daisy Carlyle-Ryan and Jill Blanshard had a fantastic evening with Preston Vocational Centre and Community Gateway Association seeing qualifications awarded to students. Here's what they had to say:
"Jill and I had a lovely evening at the Preston Vocational Centre Awards night! It was brilliant to see all the students receive their City and Guilds accredited qualifications in construction.
"There were also awards for students who have excelled this year in different aspects of construction, including the Most Improved and Student of the Year.
"The work that Preston Vocational Centre do is truly remarkable. The amount of students that they reach each year who are able to achieve a qualification in an environment where they are nurtured and understood.
"The staff do amazing work and we are really proud to have them as part as our Invest In Youth project in Preston." - Daisy Carlyle-Ryan, Invest in Youth Preston's Partner Support Officer.
ℹ Read more about Preston's Invest in Youth project here: selnet-uk.com/preston-invest-in-youth/
#investinyouthpreston #preston #qualifications #awards
cc: Preston City Council
Limited spaces available - for Selnet members only. Link and details in original post below ℹ
#SelnetMember #Ai #socialenterprise #lancashire #blackburn #blackburnwithdarwen #blackpool📢 Selnet Member notice!! On 19th July in Blackburn there will be a popular workshop with 16 spaces exclusively available for Selnet members: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (Ai) will be including an introduction to Chat GPT, and delivered by tutor and Chartered Business Advisor Chris Trickett, Community CVS
ℹ Chris is an accomplished user of Ai – so this workshop is a great opportunity to understand and access his experience to explain complex technologies.
✅ The approach of this workshop is contemporary and process-driven, with strategic troubleshooting, and practical tips to enhance sustainability and commercial success, turning them into accessible and useful tools for everyone.
⭐ Being a member of Selnet is being part of our fantastic sector, with fees reinvested back into support and training for members. If there are specific training, workshop or networking requests, please email hello@selnet-uk.com.
🔜 Not a member of our social enterprise network? Join us! Visit selnet-uk.com/join-selnet/ for more information.
☑ Our work is all about enabling our sector to start up, develop, connect and grow.
#socialenterprise #network #lancashire #blackburn #blackburnwithdarwen #blackpool #AI @followers
