Calendar

2026 Member Events

Our 2026 calendar is packed with exclusive member‑only events and insightful sessions from leading speakers. Become a member today and enjoy full access:

Please note: All dates subject to change

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EVENTS FOR YOUR LEVEL OF MEMBERSHIP

What’s On This Month

WORKSHOP

Leading with Purpose: Building Strong Teams in Social Enterprises

19th March 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30pm

Speaker: Godwin Anthony | Independent

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

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WORKSHOP

Business Decisions Group: Business Planning That Works

24th March 2026 | 9:30 – 12:30pm

Speaker: Hayley Caine | Independent

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

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

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WORKSHOP

Pressure Management, Mental Fitness & Sustained Performance

26th March 2026 | 10:00 – 12:00pm

Speaker: Peter Varley | Taming the Tiger

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

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APRIL

PEER NETWORK

Peer Network Programme – Session 1

Speaker: Julie Housby | Winning Juice

Summary

Structured peer-learning session supporting reflection, accountability, and shared problem-solving.

Date:

April 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This peer network session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00

CELEBRATION EVENT

Selnet’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration

Ribby Hall The Woodland Suite, Wrea Green

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

Selnet’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Celebration is open to all, it is a paid event and more details are available by clicking find out more below.

 

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate

WORKSHOP

From Ideas to Impact: Crafting Successful Bids

Speaker: Jon Matthews | Independent

Summary

Practical workshop on developing compelling funding bids and aligning ideas with funder priorities.

Date:

30th April 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00 PAYG £20.00

MAY

WORKSHOP

Employment Relations & Good Practice

Speakers: James Brown & John Jeffers | ACAS

Summary

Advisory session covering employment relations, workplace policies, and legal people management.

Date:

19 May 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate

FIRESIDE CHAT

Fireside Chat 1: Leading with Impact

Speaker: Alisdair Croft | AMPEV

Summary

Conversational session exploring leadership, innovation, and impact-driven growth. 

Date:

21st May 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

WORKSHOP

Foundations: Navigating Risk and Opportunity

Speaker: Ben Anderson | Pre Law

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

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00

PEER NETWORK

Peer Network Programme – Session 2

Speaker: Julie Housby | Winning Juice

Summary

Continued peer-learning session focused on challenge, reflection, and shared leadership insight.

Date:

May 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This peer network session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00

JUNE

WORKSHOP

Cybersecurity on a Shoestring: Protecting Social Enterprises

Speaker: Rebecca Robinson | Cybtec Consultancy

Summary

Practical introduction to low-cost cybersecurity measures and risk awareness for social enterprises.

Date:

4th June 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate

WORKSHOP

From Story to Strategy: Communicating What Matters

Speaker: Alistair Clarke | Independent

Summary

Workshop helping organisations clarify messaging, articulate impact, and align storytelling with strategy.

Date:

June TBC

Format:

TBC

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate

PEER / GROUP WORKSHOP

Business Decisions Group: Growth Opportunities at Your Fingertips

Speaker: Hayley Caine | Independent

Summary

Facilitated session supporting leaders to identify, assess, and act on growth opportunities.

Date:

25th June 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

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

JULY

FIRESIDE CHAT

Summer Chat: Social Change Through Enterprise

Speakers: Suzanne Murray & Lucy Hamlin | Selnet / Independent

Summary

Seasonal fireside discussion on enterprise as a driver of social change.

Date:

2nd July 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate

PEER NETWORK

Peer Network Programme – Session 3

Speaker: Julie Housby | Winning Juice

Summary

Continued peer-learning session focused on deeper leadership challenges and shared learning.

Date:

July 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This peer network session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00

WORKSHOP

Creating a Purpose-Driven Brand

Speaker: Alistair Clarke | Independent

Summary

Branding workshop aligning purpose, values, and identity to strengthen market positioning.

Date:

23rd July 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00 PAYG £20.00

SEPTEMBER

WORKSHOP

Governance Essentials for Social Enterprises & CICs

Speaker: TBC

Summary

Practical workshop on governance structures, director duties, and reporting responsibilities.

Date:

10th September 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £20.00 PAYG £20.00

OCTOBER

PEER / GROUP WORKSHOP

Business Decisions Group: Planning for the Next Step

Speaker: Hayley Caine | Independent

Summary

Facilitated session helping organisations assess readiness and plan their next step.

Date:

1st October 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This workshop is available to:

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

PEER NETWORK

Peer Network Programme – Session 4

Speaker: Julie Housby | Winning Juice

Summary

Continued peer-learning session focused on consolidation, challenge, and shared insight.

Date:

October 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This peer network session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00

ROUNDTABLE

Reflective Roundtable: What’s Next?

Speakers: Social Enterprise Panel | Independent

Summary

Facilitated roundtable reflecting on learning, challenges, and future priorities.

Date:

23rd October 2026

Format:

Online

Membership Level Availability

This session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
   

DECEMBER

PEER NETWORK

Peer Network Programme – Session 5

Speaker: Julie Housby | Winning Juice

Summary

Continued peer-learning session focused on deeper leadership challenges and shared learning.

Date:

December 2026

Format:

Face to Face

Membership Level Availability

This peer network session is available to:

Foundation Network Partner Affiliate
PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00 PAYG £100.00

See below for more details of the benefits of joining our vibrant community of social and mission led businesses in Lancashire

Dedicated profile page

A dedicated business page on Selnet’s website and be included in our Membership Directory, highlighting your work and including contact details and social media addresses.

Access to guidance

from our team and board, by answering questions or problem solving issues holding you back

Active promotion

of members work, activities and news through articles and case studies on impacts, issues, campaigns and milestones

Introducing #SelnetMember

Active promotion of members communications across social media channels using #SelnetMember

Direct support

for your organisation made possible through projects we secure, from UKSPF to client referrals (Under One Roof) and more.

Monthly newsletter

for news, opportunities and active promotion

Networking Event

Formal and Informal Networking events held throughout the year

Selnet On Site

Practical support through Selnet On Site – our team provide volunteering support to members

Become a Director

 Join Selnet’s board as a director and influence the strategic direction of our work

Connections

Selnet’s team are informed of your work, to connect you with opportunities and enquiries for support (from potential partners and public services to local communities and individuals)

Four training workshops

Over a dozen workshops each year – free for Selnet members

Early access

to projects, tenders and contracts designed for social enterprises

Awards

 Join us in April at the 2026 Lancashire Social Enterprise Awards

Selnet

Member Benefits

FOUNDATION

£75 +VAT

PER YEAR

Newsletter & Funding Alerts

Online Directory Listing

General Networking Events
(some PAYG)

Local Meet-Ups

Training & Workshops
(some PAYG)

Policy Updates

Peer Networks

Strategic Engagement / Roundtables

Co-Marketing

Priority for Tendering Opportunities

Speaking Opportunities

Pilot Projects with Selnet

Enhanced Directory Listing

ELIGIBLE TO STAND

Selnet Board Representation

Nominate a Representative at the AGM

Right to Vote at the AGM

NETWORK

£150 +VAT

PER YEAR

Newsletter & Funding Alerts

Online Directory Listing

General Networking Events
(some PAYG)

Local Meet-Ups

Training & Workshops
(some PAYG)

Policy Updates

Peer Networks

Strategic Engagement / Roundtables

Co-Marketing

Priority for Tendering Opportunities

Speaking Opportunities

Pilot Projects with Selnet

Enhanced Directory Listing

ELIGIBLE TO STAND

Selnet Board Representation

Nominate a Representative at the AGM

Right to Vote at the AGM

PARTNER

£300 +VAT

PER YEAR

Newsletter & Funding Alerts

Online Directory Listing

General Networking Events
(some PAYG)

Local Meet-Ups

Training & Workshops
(some PAYG)

Policy Updates

Peer Networks

Strategic Engagement / Roundtables

Co-Marketing

Priority for Tendering Opportunities

Speaking Opportunities

Pilot Projects with Selnet

Enhanced Directory Listing

ELIGIBLE TO STAND

Selnet Board Representation

Nominate a Representative at the AGM

Right to Vote at the AGM

AFFILIATE

£120 +VAT

PER YEAR

Newsletter & Funding Alerts

Online Directory Listing

General Networking Events
(some PAYG)

Local Meet-Ups

Training & Workshops
(some PAYG)

Policy Updates

Peer Networks

Strategic Engagement / Roundtables

Co-Marketing

Priority for Tendering Opportunities

Speaking Opportunities

Pilot Projects with Selnet

Enhanced Directory Listing

Selnet Board Representation

Nominate a Representative at the AGM

Right to Vote at the AGM

We look forward to working with you!

For People | For Business | For Good

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CONTACT

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Office

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Victoria Road, Fulwood
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Call

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Hours

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