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RenSEN Newsletter - 21 October

A selection of learning workshops and events taking place in November…

  • Learn how to use AI for small business during this online workshop with Business Gateway (05 November)
  • Is your charity sitting on cash in the bank earning low or no interest? This SCVO workshop covers how to address this – I have zero interest (06 November)
  • Know Your Numbers– An online workshop delivered by Just Enterprise, aimed at those who have little or no previous knowledge in understanding and interpreting financial documentation (09 November)
  • Recruiting Board Members – This online workshop from Just Enterprise ‘will look at the steps you need to take when recruiting board members including how to find the right people for your organisation and the ways in which you can approach them’ (18 November)
  • Unlocking Opportunities with the Public Sector – This interactive information session hosted by Social Enterprise Scotland ‘will walk you through how public sector procurement works’ (19 November).

 

RenSEN News

  • Safe Deposits Scotland’s Community Fund – Provides small grants up to £5,000.  Find out more about the application process here. Guidance notes can be viewed here
  • Apt Renfrewshire offers a calendar programme of specialist training to Renfrewshire-based employers on topics relating to wellbeing at work.  Take a closer look here: Apt Renfrewshire workshop programme
  • The National Lottery Community Fund’s Young Start programme will pause on 19 December 2025 and reopen Spring 2026.  If you’re considering applying to Young Start but haven’t discussed this with TNLCF or requested an application form yet, then contact TNLCF as soon as possible so their Funding Officer can advise you further.

 

Any help with advertising?

Here’s a list of workshops and online guides which might help…

 

30 October (09:30) - Join us for the next event in our ‘Renfrewshire Local Business’ series

The Renfrewshire Local Business event will provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to meet buyers from Renfrewshire Council, the University of the West of Scotland, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, to find out what types of goods, services, or works they are looking to buy.
 
The event is open to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses based in Renfrewshire. So, whether you are a sole trader, limited company, partnership, supported business, or third sector organisation, you will have the opportunity to introduce your business and explain what goods, services, or works you can offer to the public sector.
 
This event is all about connecting Renfrewshire’s businesses with real opportunities in the public sector. By coming along, you will gain valuable insights into how to access contracts, build relationships with buyers, and explore opportunities that could help your business grow and thrive. Business support will be available from Business Gateway, Supplier Development Programme, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Business.
 
Venue: Tweedie Hall, 17 Bridge St, Linwood, Paisley PA3 3DB
Date: Thursday 30th October 2025
Time: 9.30am
 
This FREE networking event gives your business the opportunity to:

  • Meet face-to-face with a variety of public sector services and buyers
  • Discover upcoming contract, supply chain, and sub-contracting opportunities in Renfrewshire
  • Gain insight into buyers’ requirements during table discussions with category buying teams.
  • Opportunity to connect with key contacts in your sector
  • Learn about the free tendering support available to local businesses from our business support partners and PCS surgery
  • Network with other local businesses

All Renfrewshire businesses and suppliers are welcome.

Please register in advance using the Eventbrite link below to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/renfrewshire-local-business-event-tickets-1700290597949?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Virtual Office and Registered Address Options

This lists examples of UK-wide and local providers of virtual office, registered address, and mail forwarding services. Engage Renfrewshire does not endorse any specific company. The examples are for information only, and we encourage you to compare options and seek independent advice to find the best fit for your group.

Examples of UK Wide and local Providers
 

Provider

What You Get

Approx Cost

Virtual UK Office Services

Registered office address and mail forwarding services.

From £19/year

Wrkmail

Registered office, director’s address, mail forwarding and scanning.

From £49/year

MYCO Works

Virtual office, registered office, and director service addresses.

From £39.99 + VAT/year

Glasgow Mailing Address

City centre business address with mail collection and forwarding.

£19 + VAT/month or £180 + VAT/year

Virtual HQ (Glasgow)

Virtual office with mail forwarding and optional meeting rooms.

From £30 + VAT/month

Collabor8te

Virtual office and coworking space in Glasgow city centre.

Around £50 + VAT/month

Clyde Offices

Registered office and mail handling at 48 West George Street, G2 1BP.

From around £19 + VAT/month

 

Things to Check When Choosing a Provider

  • Can the address be used as the official Registered Office with Companies House/OSCR?
  • Can it also serve as a Director’s Service Address (if required)?
  • What’s included: mail forwarding, scanning, or collection?
  • How often is mail forwarded, and what are the postage/scanning fees?
  • Privacy and data protection measures for mail handling.

 

 

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

 All courses are free unless stated otherwise

Enhancing Digital Skills
22 October – How to build a digital marketing plan (online / Business Gateway)
22 October – Using Instagram (online / Business Gateway)
27 October – Using Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
03 November – Introduction to Canva (online / Business Gateway)
10 November – Social media essentials: Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
11 November – Introduction to business websites (online / Business Gateway)
19 November – Cyber security essentials for small businesses (online / Business Gateway)
25 November - Unlocking the Power of AI for Social Impact (Social Enterprise Scotland)
02 December – Managing digital change (online / SCVO)



Governance & Leadership
22 October – Managing conflict and maintaining positive trustee relationships (online / SCVO)
20 November – Introduction to being a board member (online / Culture and Business Scotland) Fees apply
02 December – Good governance: Board and staff relationships (online / SCVO) Fees apply



Social Enterprise Essentials
22 October – Making the Ask Masterclass (online / Culture and Business Scotland) Fees apply
23 October - Cash Flow Forecasting and Budgeting (in-person / Business Gateway Renfrewshire) To book your place call 0141 530 2406 / email: renfrewshire@bgateway.com
04 and 06 November – Measuring social impact (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
05 November – Introduction to social impact measurement (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
10 November – Introduction to safeguarding (online / SCVO) fees apply
13 November – Public Contract Scotland / Using PCS to find and bid for opportunities (online / Supplier Development Programme)
25 November and 26 November – Measuring social value (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
27 November – Making online meetings better (online / SCVO)
03 December – Comms and marketing made easy (online / SCVO) Fees apply
03 February 2026 – Plan measure and report social impact (online / SCVO) Fees apply
25 February 2026 – Social impact for start-ups (in-person Glasgow / Just Enterprise)
04 March 2026 – How to win contracts and service level agreements (online / SCVO) Fees apply


Monitoring and Evaluation
06 November – Plan, measure and report social impact (online / SCVO) Fees apply


Income Generation / Procurement
28 October – Writing a successful funding application (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
28 October – Investment Readiness (online / Just Enterprise)
18 November – Securing corporate sponsorships (online / Culture and Business Scotland) fees apply
27 November – Unlocking legacy support (online / Culture and Business Scotland) fees apply
20 January 2026 – (Procurement) Working with the public sector: All you need to know (online / Supplier Development Programme)
21 January 2026 – Packaging your sponsorships (online / Culture and Business Scotland) Fees apply
27 January 2026 – How to find and bid for opportunities on Public Contact Scotland (PCS) (online / Supplier Development Programme)
28 January 2026 - Introduction to social investment (online / Just Enterprise)
04 February 2026 – Getting your business tender ready (online / Supplier Development Programme)

 

 

Aecom Community Benefit

1 x £1000

Application form

Closes Monday 27 October



ENVIRAZ Community Benefit Update
 
Jubilee House was successful with the Enviraz CB financial application of £1000.

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