Diversity in Social Enterprise (DISE UK)

08/04/2026

Open and trading?

No cash to fund share withdrawals?

Need money and new members? 🤔

Join us for “Understanding Open Share Offers”, a Plunkett webinar led by our community business adviser, Nick Comley. ✅

You’ll learn what an open share offer is, how it works, and why it can be an option for Societies that have been trading for at least three years.

There will also be time for a Q&A, so bring your questions. ❓

This event is free for Plunkett members & £18 for non‑members.

Book your place > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-open-share-offers-for-community-benefit-societies-tickets-1984893880027

08/04/2026

Tim Spencer-Lane explains how the Mental Health Act 2025 reforms the law on detaining people with mental health needs

08/04/2026

Not long left to apply 🔔

There's still time to apply for a £4k Match Trading™️grant and a transformational learning programme for community businesses in England.

Trading for Good: Community Business will be run across 4 cohorts in England:
📍 South West
📍 Midlands
📍 North West
📍 South East

What you get on the programme:
✔️ Learning and development programme
✔️ Match Trading™ Grant of up to £4,000
✔️ Ready-made network of others like you
✔️ Expert insights
✔️ Peer-to-peer learning
✔️ Join our community of 3k+ SSE fellows

You develop skills to:
👉 Generate income to be invested in your community through trading.
👉 Create a resilient, growing community business.
👉 Adapt to changes in external environments.
👉 Develop emotional resourcefulness.
👉 Build and benefit from new networks.
👉 Positively impact your community.

Apply by 12pm on 29th April
Info session on 16th April

Find out more and register
https://www.the-sse.org/programme/trading-for-good-community-business/
Trading for Good is made possible by The National Lottery Community Fund, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Power to Change and The Dulverton Trust on this impactful programme. We’re looking forward to seeing who applies this year!

08/04/2026

**UPDATE: THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED**

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02/04/2026

Access a free programme of resources designed to help you grow with confidence 🚀

From expert-led webinars and in-depth guides to real business success stories and policy updates, this programme brings you actionable insights on accessing finance, leveraging digital tools, revitalising your high street presence, and navigating government support.

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In partnership with UK Business and Trade

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02/04/2026

Today is Autism Awareness Day. Thinking of everyone affected, living with and caring for our neuro diverse communities. You are the invisible stars 🌟

01/04/2026

A session on what the government is prioritising for small businesses right now, and what it means for yours.

01/04/2026

📣 SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY: Free programme for community food projects, teaching you exactly how to develop into a social enterprise and secure sustainable revenue streams.

Cook for Change is a fully funded, founder-led programme, designed to drive wider social change through food and cooking. After a successful pilot scheme last year, they’re running another cohort this June.

Includes up to £600 expenses to attend 6 in-person days and the remainder of the programme sessions are online.

Be quick – the deadline to apply is Monday 30 March!

Find out more and apply here: https://www.cookforgood.uk/cookforchange/apply