RenSEN Newsletter - 14 July

Here’s what’s ‘up and coming’ in the world of social enterprise…

• Renfrewshire / Doors Open Days 2026 (05 & 06 September) - Want to take part? Click here for more info 
• RenCAN ‘run free, practical workshops across Renfrewshire to help local groups explore climate action’. Find out more…visit the RenCAN website or contact Scott Duncan via email: learn@renfrewshireclimate.scot 
• What's on this month?  Here's a selection...Introduction to business websites (17.07), Social media essentials: Facebook (21 July),  Low cost high impact marketing (22 July), Renfrewshire Women in Business Network (28.07).
• Need support to secure funding for your projects? Tell us more! Renfrewshire Council’s Funding & Development Officer is asking local third sector organisations to complete an online survey to better understand the sector’s training needs.  Click here to access the survey Training Needs Survey for Third Sector Organisations: Securing Funding for Projects 2026 – Fill in form
• Leadership training…Starting September 2026 – Register now for this Just Enterprise development programme designed to support Aspiring New Leaders (fees apply).  For established managers, take a look at this Coaching Approach to Leadership course commencing January 2027 (fees apply).
• Funding opportunities – Business Development Grant (Renfrewshire Council), Social Enterprise Grant Fund (Renfrewshire Council), Business Restart Loan (Renfrewshire Council).

Social Enterprise Learning Webinars (for social enterprises at all stages)

 All courses are free unless stated otherwise

Enhancing Digital Skills
15 July – AI for small businesses (online / Business Gateway)
16 July – How to plan and schedule online content (online / Business Gateway)
16 July - Streamline your workflow (webinar / Third Sector Lab)
17 July – Introduction to business websites (online / Business Gateway)
20 July – AI for small business (online / Business Gateway)
21 July – Social media essentials: Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
23 July – Using TikTok for business (sales) (online / Business Gateway Renfrewshire
04 August – How to build a digital marketing plan (online / Business Gateway)
05 August – Introduction to Canva (online / Business Gateway)
12 August - Video production for digital marketing (online / Business Gateway)
14 August - Social media essentials: Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
18 August – Inspire action and engagement through email marketing (online / Third Sector Lab)



Governance & Leadership
24 August – Recruiting Board Members (online / Just Enterprise)



Facilities Management
28 July – Facilities Management: Operational Budgets For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS)
25 August – Facilities Management: Fire Safety For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS)
28 August & 04 September – Facilities Management Training 2026 (2 day course) For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS) Waiting list in operation
13 and 19 November - Facilities Management Training 2026 A 2 day course for DTAS members (online / DTAS/COSS) Waiting list in operation



Social Enterprise Essentials
22 July – Low cost high impact marketing (online / Business Gateway)
28 July – Renfrewshire Women in Business Network (in-person / Business Gateway Renfrewshire)
30 July – Starting a business: The basics (online / Business Gateway)
06 August – How to create engaging content (online / Business Gateway)
11 August – How to build your brand (online / Business Gateway)
18 August – HR: the essentials (online / Business Gateway)
19 August – Low cost, high impact marketing (online / Business Gateway)
25 August – The basics of starting a business (online / Business Gateway)
23 September - Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
29 September – Developing a fundraising strategy (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
13 October - Winning grants from trusts and foundations (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
02 December - Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply



Business Planning
21 July – Introduction to business strategy (online / Business Gateway)
10 August – Building your business plan step by step (online / Business Gateway)



Monitoring and Evaluation
17 July - Social impact measurement (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply



Income Generation / Procurement
23 July – How to generate and increase sales (online / Business Gateway)
10 August – Charitable Trading (online / Just Enterprise)
20 August – Introduction to fundraising (online / SCVO) Fees apply
31 August – Establishing a trading subsidiary (online / Just Enterprise)
29 September - Developing a fundraising strategy (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
07 October - Managing finances (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply