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WORKSHOP

Leading with Purpose: Building Strong Teams in Social Enterprises

19th March 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30pm

Membership Level Availability

This Workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

Speaker

Godwin Anthony
Independent

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WORKSHOP

Business Decisions Group: Business Planning That Works

24th March 2026 | 9:30 – 12:30pm

Membership Level Availability

This Workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00 PAYG £20.00 PAYG £20.00

Speaker

Hayley Caine
Independent

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WORKSHOP

Pressure Management, Mental Fitness & Sustained Performance

26th March 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00pm

Membership Level Availability

This Workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

Speaker

Peter Varley
Taming the Tiger

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APRIL

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

MAY

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

JUNE

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

JULY

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

SEPTEMBER

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

OCTOBER

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

DECEMBER

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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