RenSEN Newsletter - 24 February

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

• Firstport has information sessions on Start It (up to £5k) and Social Investment readiness
• Renfrewshire Council’s Social Enterprise Grant Fund is currently open.  Contact Tania Morlan, Social Enterprise Officer (Renfrewshire Council) to discuss.
• Meet the Funder events – Book now for online information sessions with Creative Scotland (03 March) and Royal Bank of Scotland Social and Community Capital (07 April)
• Fair Work Festival 2026 (16-20 March) – See the event programme here, which includes a session on Showcasing Fair Work in Social Enterprise (Thursday 19 March).
• Articles and Blogs: Rethinking how we talk about Impact in the Third Sector / How using fit-for-purpose evaluation methods can make life easier / Digital Trustees and Charity Boards Today / Why Social Enterprise Networks matter more than ever

Workshops

Can’t find what you’re looking for? To see the full list of upcoming workshops click below:

• Enhancing Digital Skills
• Governance and Leadership
• Social Enterprise Essentials
• Business Planning
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Income Generation, Procurement and Finance

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

 All courses are free unless stated otherwise

Enhancing Digital Skills
25 February – How to use LinkedIn to grow income (online / Social Enterprise Scotland)
26 February – Turn social media into sales (online / Business Gateway)
05 March – Build a digital marketing plan (online / Business Gateway)
06 March – Introduction to Canva (online / Business Gateway)
09 March – How to plan and schedule online content (online / Business Gateway)
10 March – How to write engaging content (online / Business Gateway)
12 March – AI for small business (online / Business Gateway)
17 March – Digital Marketing (online / Just Enterprise)
18 March – Social media essentials: Facebook (online / Just Enterprise)
24 March – Making the most of LinkedIn (online / SCVO) Fees apply
27 March – Social media essentials: LinkedIn (online / Business Gateway)
30 March – Introduction to business websites (online / Business Gateway)
Commencing 18 May – Digital Senior Leaders Programme (online / SCVO) Fees apply



Governance & Leadership
12 March – Guide to good governance: running an effective board (online / Business Gateway)
17 March – Building a social and environmental Sustainability Strategy (online / Business Gateway)
24 March – Making the most of LinkedIn (online / SCVO) Fees apply
26 March – Guide to good governance: staff and board relationships (online / SCVO) Fees apply
22 April – Introduction to data protection and GDPR (online / SCVO) Fees apply
29 April – Effective minute taking (online / SCVO) Fees apply



Social Enterprise Essentials
25 February – Social impact for start-ups (in-person Glasgow / Just Enterprise)
04 March – How to win contracts and service level agreements (online / SCVO) Fees apply
10 March – Funding business growth (online / Just Enterprise)
11 March – Bid writing and funding applications (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
12 March – Know your numbers (online / Just Enterprise)
18 March – Cashflow made simple (online / Business Gateway)
28 April – Stand-ups: How to strengthen team collaboration and communication in 15 minutes (online / SCVO)
12 May – How to identify and learn from mistakes (online / SCVO)



Business Planning
27 February – Building your business plan (online / Business Gateway)
18 March – Building your business plan (online / Business Gateway)


Monitoring and Evaluation
03 - 05 March – Measuring social impact (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
17 – 18 March – Measuring social value (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
19 March – Impact and Practice (online / Social Investment Scotland)
07 May – Introduction to social impact measurement (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply
17 July – Introduction to social impact measurement (online / School for Social Entrepreneurs) Fees apply


Income Generation / Procurement
03 March – Charity Tax and VAT (online / SCVO)
04 March – How to win contracts and service level agreements (online / SCVO) Fees apply
10 March – Funding business growth (online / Just Enterprise)
11 March – Accounting for limited companies (online / Business Gateway)
18 March – Cashflow made simple (online / Business Gateway)