The Mill House Ventures Ltd.

17/06/2026

For an event exploring the power of imagination, we couldn't think of a better guest speaker than Fiona McIntosh from U Shape Us.

What started as a simple idea between Fiona and her daughter Molly has grown into a Canberra social enterprise focused on helping children build connection, belonging and community through creativity and imagination.

Join us at Impact After Hours this Thursday as Fiona shares her journey of turning an idea into action, and why imagination isn't just about creativity. It's often the starting point for meaningful social change.

Register here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/impact-after-hours

16/06/2026

Don't forget to register for Impact After Hours, taking place this Thursday.

Creating change takes more than a good idea. It takes imagination to see what could be, and inspiration to keep going when the path isn't always clear.

This month we'll be exploring both, through a founder conversation with Vanessa Brettell from Stepping Stone | Social Enterprise Cafe and other local social enterprise leaders, sharing the realities of building organisations that make a difference.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/impact-after-hours

11/06/2026

At The Mill House Ventures, we love supporting social enterprises and connecting the incredible people behind them.

That's exactly why we created our monthly event, Impact After Hours.

Join us next Thursday, 18 June, for a relaxed gathering of social entrepreneurs, founders and community-minded supporters.

It's a chance to connect with people who are creating positive change across our region, share what you're working on, learn from others navigating the highs and lows of purpose-led work, and build relationships that could spark your next idea, collaboration or opportunity.

Whether you're a founder, supporter, mentor, partner, researcher or simply curious about the impact sector, we'd love to see you there!

A new monthly gathering to connect with others working in or interested in social impact, share what you're working on and find your people! Free registration.

08/06/2026

Last chance to secure your spot at our Purpose Co-working this Wednesday!

It's a chance to meet and work alongside peers in a relaxed, supportive environment where you can plug in your laptop but also connect for real chats that help move you forward.

Additionally, Fiona McIntosh from U Shape Us will lead a relaxed lunchtime session using her cards that inspire creativity, connection and play - Come along if you'd like to experience them for yourself!

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/purposeful-co-working-at-the-mill-house-ventures

03/06/2026

Sometimes you just need to get out of the house, away from the noise, and work alongside people who get it.

We’re opening up the Mill House Social Enterprise Hub for a purposeful co-working day designed for social entrepreneurs, founders and purpose-led people looking for a productive space with good energy and even better conversations.

Join us next Wednesday for a relaxed, bring-your-own-work kind of day where you can plug in, focus on what you need to get done, and connect naturally with others building meaningful things.

Whether you’re exploring an idea, deep in delivery mode, or just craving a space that feels a little more supportive and inspiring than your kitchen table, you’re welcome.

Register now to secure you desk:

Join us for a day of co-working at The Mill House Ventures with other purpose-led founders and impact-minded peers.

21/05/2026

Earned income, grants, contracts, impact goals. Social enterprises are running more complex finances than most small businesses, which makes understanding financial reports even more important.

That's why The Mill House Ventures will be hosting a free masterclass for women leading social enterprises and purpose-led organisations on May 28th at 12pm.

Led by Nikki Douglass, a CPA who has spent years helping founders to better understand their financial reports, make informed decisions, and feel confident asking the right questions, without needing to become an accountant.

Bring your reports if you have them, bring your questions, and hopefully leave a bit more confident in understanding your financial reporting.

Attendees also have the opportunity to book a free 30-minute 1:1 with Nikki.

This session has been generously funded by Future2, and is limited to 15 people. Please only register if you can commit to attending.

Register here:

Build confidence with your numbers. A practical finance session for female social enterprise leaders who want control without complexity.

19/05/2026

Join us for this Thursday for Impact After Hours. An evening bringing together Canberra’s social enterprise and impact community for conversation, connection and shared learning.

Alongside the opportunity to meet like-minded social change makers, we’ll also be hosting our first Founder Conversation featuring two inspiring Canberra social entrepreneurs, Jessica Wright and Waheed Jayhoon.

Jessica is the Co-founder and CEO of Allara Creative and Allara Drives, work integration social enterprises supporting refugee and asylum seeker women, while Waheed is the Co-founder and Managing Director of , a social enterprise delivering culturally competent disability and aged care support services.

We’ll be chatting about their journeys into social enterprise, what drives their work, and some of the biggest lessons they’ve learned along the way.

The event kicks off from 4.30pm, with the Founder Conversation starting at 5.15pm.

Register here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/impact-after-hours

18/05/2026

Co-working doesn't have to mean productivity in front of a laptop... This Thursday, why not try some "idea-noodling", brainstorming and problem solving with likeminded peers at the first Co-Working Day at our Social Enterprise Hub?

Bring your laptop and your work of course, but also indulge in those conversations that can really help you get the clarity and confidence you need when you're working on big things.

The day is free for social entrepreneurs and those curious about it. Registration details in the comments below.

18/05/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who came along last Friday to the Business for Good morning tea we co-hosted with Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA). We're loving seeing our space filled with such passionate, generous and inspiring social entrepreneurs and supporters!

And if you didn't get to come to the morning tea, we have 2 more opportunities this Thursday 21st - a co-working day and evening gathering. Find the details to register in the comments below. Hope to see you there!

14/05/2026

We're opening the doors of The Mill House Ventures Social Enterprise Hub for a special co-working day for social entrepreneurs and other purpose-led founders and doers.

Running all day, Thursday 21 May, from 9.30am to 4pm it's a chance to meet and work alongside peers in a relaxed, supportive environment where you can plug in your laptop but also connect for real chats that help move you forward.

Grab your work, settle in at a desk, grab a cup of coffee, have a chat with your peers and feel the productivity flow.

Join us for a day of co-working at The Mill House Ventures with other purpose-led founders and impact-minded peers. First day free!