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RenSEN Newsletter - 23 September

RenSEN Spotlight

A selection of learning workshops and events taking place over the coming weeks…

 

 

RenSEN News

  • Free employer training from SUSE Scotland.  Find out more about their Apt Renfrewshire programme.
  • 29 September to 05 October - Scotland’s Climate Week resources incl. Net Zero Nation, Business Energy Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful
  • Local Event - Strengthening Opportunities for Older People in Renfrewshire - Renfrewshire Seniors forum, ROAR Connections for Life, Renfrewshire HSCP and Renfrewshire Council are hosting this event on Monday 10 November 2025 1-3pm in the Lagoon Arena Leisure Centre, Paisley.

 

 

How can we demonstrate our social impact and evidence need for our service/activity?

Upcoming webinars include…

Looking for stats? Try these links:

 

 

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

 

 

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

 All courses are free unless stated otherwise

Enhancing Digital Skills
29 September – Using Facebook (online / Business Gateway)
06 October – How to use CANVA (online / Business Gateway)
06 October - How to write engaging content (online / Business Gateway)
07 October – Effective use of social media (online / Business Gateway)
09 October – AI for small businesses (online / Business Gateway)
10 October – TikTok and Instagram Reels (online / Business Gateway)
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)
02 December – Managing digital change (online / SCVO)



Governance & Leadership
02 October – Preparing for change: managing redundancy with clarity (online / SCVO)
07 October – Managing ethics and risk around sponsorship (online / Culture and Business Scotland) Fees apply
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
24 September – Increasing your profitability to grow your business (online / Business Gateway)
24 September Evening – Renfrewshire Women in Business Networking Event (in-person / Business Gateway Renfrewshire)
25 September – How to generate sales (online / Business Gateway)
25 September – How to deliver low cost high impact marketing (online / Business Gateway)
27 September – Marketing for hospitality (online / Business Gateway)
Commences 30 September – Winning grants from Trusts and Foundations (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
30 September – Working with the public sector: All you need to know (online / Supplier Development Programme)
30 September – Build your brand (online / Business Gateway)
09 October – Public Contract Scotland / Using PCS to find and bid for opportunities (online / Supplier Development Programme)
10 October – Developing your sustainability (hybrid / Just Enterprise) Fees apply
15 October – Next Steps: Growing your social enterprise (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
21 October – Planning your bid: Time and resources (online / Supplier Development Programme)
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)



Business Planning
01 October – Introduction to business strategy (online / Business Gateway)
07 October – Introduction to business planning (online / Just Enterprise)


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


Income Generation / Procurement
24 September – Increasing your profitability to grow your business (online / Business Gateway)
Commences 25 September – Introduction to fundraising (online / SCVO) fees apply
30 September – Unlocking Social Investment (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
30 September – Winning grants from trust and foundations (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
02 October – Establishing a trading subsidiary (online / Just Enterprise)
08 October – Sources of funding for charities and social enterprises (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
09 October – Using PCS to find and bid for opportunities (Public Contract Scotland) (online / Supplier Development Programme)
14 and 15 October – Developing a fundraising strategy (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) fees apply
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
21 January 2026 – Packaging your sponsorships (online / Culture and Business Scotland) Fees apply
28 January 2026 - Introduction to social investment (online / Just Enterprise)

 

 

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