Network Member Events
WORKSHOP
Leading with Purpose: Building Strong Teams in Social Enterprises
19th March 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30pm
WORKSHOP
Business Decisions Group: Business Planning That Works
24th March 2026 | 9:30 – 12:30pm
WORKSHOP
Pressure Management, Mental Fitness & Sustained Performance
26th March 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00pm
PEER NETWORK
Peer Network Programme – Session 1
Summary
Structured peer-learning session supporting reflection, accountability, and shared problem-solving.
Date:
April 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Julie Housby | Winning Juice
CELEBRATION EVENT
Selnet’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration
Summary
Celebration and Awards event marking 20 years of Selnet’s role in supporting social enterprises across Lancashire.
Date:
24th April 2026
Format:
Event
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
WORKSHOP
From Ideas to Impact: Crafting Successful Bids
Summary
Practical workshop on developing compelling funding bids and aligning ideas with funder priorities.
Date:
30th April 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| PAYG £20.00 | ✓ | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
Jon Matthews | Independent
WORKSHOP
Employment Relations & Good Practice
Summary
Advisory session covering employment relations, workplace policies, and legal people management.
Date:
19 May 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Speakers:
James Brown & John Jeffers | ACAS
FIRESIDE CHAT
Fireside Chat 1: Leading with Impact
Summary
Conversational session exploring leadership, innovation, and impact-driven growth.
Date:
21st May 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
Alisdair Croft | AMPEV
WORKSHOP
Foundations: Navigating Risk and Opportunity
Summary
Accessible overview of legal responsibilities for growing organisations, covering contracts, governance, and managing legal risk.
Date:
26th May 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
Ben Anderson | Pre Law
PEER NETWORK
Peer Network Programme – Session 2
Summary
Continued peer-learning session focused on challenge, reflection, and shared leadership insight.
Date:
May 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Julie Housby | Winning Juice
WORKSHOP
Cybersecurity on a Shoestring: Protecting Social Enterprises
Summary
Practical introduction to low-cost cybersecurity measures and risk awareness for social enterprises.
Date:
4th June 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Speakers:
Rebecca Robinson | Cybtec Consultancy
WORKSHOP
From Story to Strategy: Communicating What Matters
Summary
Workshop helping organisations clarify messaging, articulate impact, and align storytelling with strategy.
Date:
June TBC
Format:
TBC
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Speaker:
Alistair Clarke | Independent
PEER / GROUP WORKSHOP
Business Decisions Group: Growth Opportunities at Your Fingertips
Summary
Facilitated session supporting leaders to identify, assess, and act on growth opportunities.
Date:
25th June 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| PAYG £20.00 | PAYG £20.00 | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speakers:
Hayley Caine | Independent
FIRESIDE CHAT
Summer Chat: Social Change Through Enterprise
Summary
Seasonal fireside discussion on enterprise as a driver of social change.
Date:
2nd July 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Speakers:
Suzanne Murray & Lucy Hamlin | Selnet / Independent
PEER NETWORK
Peer Network Programme – Session 3
Summary
Continued peer-learning session focused on deeper leadership challenges and shared learning.
Date:
July 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Julie Housby | Winning Juice
WORKSHOP
Creating a Purpose-Driven Brand
Summary
Branding workshop aligning purpose, values, and identity to strengthen market positioning.
Date:
23rd July 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| PAYG £20.00 | ✓ | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
Alistair Clarke | Independent
WORKSHOP
Governance Essentials for Social Enterprises & CICs
Summary
Practical workshop on governance structures, director duties, and reporting responsibilities.
Date:
10th September 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| PAYG £20.00 | ✓ | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
TBC
PEER / GROUP WORKSHOP
Business Decisions Group: Planning for the Next Step
Summary
Facilitated session helping organisations assess readiness and plan their next step.
Date:
1st October 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| PAYG £20.00 | PAYG £20.00 | ✓ | PAYG £20.00 |
Speaker:
Hayley Caine | Independent
PEER NETWORK
Peer Network Programme – Session 4
Summary
Continued peer-learning session focused on consolidation, challenge, and shared insight.
Date:
October 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Julie Housby | Winning Juice
ROUNDTABLE
Reflective Roundtable: What’s Next?
Summary
Facilitated roundtable reflecting on learning, challenges, and future priorities.
Date:
23rd October 2026
Format:
Online
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✓ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Social Enterprise Panel | Independent
PEER NETWORK
Peer Network Programme – Session 5
Summary
Continued peer-learning session focused on deeper leadership challenges and shared learning.
Date:
December 2026
Format:
Face to Face
Membership Level Availability
| Foundation | Network | Partner | Affiliate |
| ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
Speaker:
Julie Housby | Winning Juice
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CONTACT
Get in touch!
Office
Brentwood House
Victoria Road, Fulwood
Preston PR2 8PS
Call
(01772) 200690
Hours
M-F: 9am – 5pm
S-S: Closed
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