RenSEN Newsletter - 16 June

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

• The next in-person RenSEN meeting is scheduled for Thursday 18 June (6:30pm-8:30pm).  Venue: AARC Services, Violet House, Violet Street, Paisley. PA1 1PA.  Book now! Contact: Iain Cunningham (Engage Renfrewshire) or Tania Morlan (Renfrewshire Council)
• What’s on the training calendar? Funding Business Growth (22.06)  Creating an effective email marketing strategy (23.06), How to build your brand (30.06), AI for small businesses (15.07)
• Business Gateway Renfrewshire will be hosting the Renfrewshire Women in Business Network meeting on 23 June in Paisley.  To find out more and book your place, click here
• 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
24 June – Creating an effective email marketing strategy (online / Business Gateway)
25 June – Unlock the full potential of Outlook (online / Business Gateway)
01 July – Social media essentials (TikTok / Instagram) (online / Business Gateway)
06 July – How to create engaging content (online / Business Gateway)
14 July – Introduction to Canva (online / Business Gateway)
15 July – AI for small businesses (online / Business Gateway)
16 July – How to plan and schedule online content (online / Business Gateway)
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)


Governance
25 June – Ask the Experts: Charity Law and Governance (online / SCVO)


Facilities
30 June – Facilities Management: Health and Safety Compliance For organisations engaged with DTAS / Community Ownership Support Service (online / COSS)
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
18 June – Funding Fundamentals: Choosing the right funds and thinking like a funder (online / SCVO) Fees apply
23 June - Measuring social value (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
23 June – Service design for charities (session#2) (online / SCVO)
30 June– Service design for charities (session#3) (online / SCVO)
30 June – How to build your brand (online / Business Gateway)
08 July - Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
14 July – How to build your brand (online / Business Gateway)
22 July – Low cost high impact marketing (online / Business Gateway)
30 July – Starting a business: The basics (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
19 June – A step by step guide to building your business plan (online / Business Gateway)
22 June – Funding Business Growth (online / Just Enterprise)
25 June – Strategic planning for social enterprises (online / Just Enterprise)
21 July – Introduction to business strategy (online / Business Gateway)


Monitoring
12 July – Introduction to social impact measurement (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply


Income Generation
24 June – Charity accounting: Are you ready for SORP 2026? (online / SCVO)
23 July – How to generate and increase sales (online / Business Gateway)
20 August – Introduction to fundraising (online / SCVO) Fees apply