Sheffield Social Enterprise Network

16/07/2026

If you've ever struggled to explain your social impact to a funder in a way that felt convincing rather than vague, this project is for you.

We're recruiting social enterprises across South Yorkshire for a pilot that helps organisations get clearer on the difference they make, and how to evidence it consistently. It's developed with the University of Sheffield, Data for Action and Impact Reporting, and aligns with the open-source Measure-Up framework and the Sheffield City Goals.

It's genuinely developmental, not a finished tool being handed down. Your feedback will help shape how it works.

Find out more:https://www.ssen.org.uk/impact-measurement

15/07/2026

🚀 Applications for SEGA are now open

SEGA, the Social Enterprise Growth Accelerator, is Sheffield’s fully funded support programme for people and organisations developing, starting or growing a social enterprise.

You might be:

✅ Exploring a new social enterprise idea
✅ Running a start-up that is ready to grow
✅ Leading an established social enterprise facing challenges around strategy, finance, governance or operations
✅ A charity, voluntary organisation or traditional business looking to diversify
✅ A social entrepreneur looking to connect and collaborate

There is no fixed pathway. You define your goals and we help you identify the right support, advice and connections to move forward.

Find out more and apply: www.ssen.org.uk/sega

SEGA is delivered by Sheffield Social Enterprise Network and commissioned by Sheffield City Council as part of the wider Business Sheffield support programme.

02/07/2026

SOAR Works have a fantastic deal on their conference room this summer for anyone that is looking for meeting space in North Sheffield. As a social enterprise, any surplus they make is re-invested in the community - so do consider them if you're after space in that part of the city.

Are you looking for a room in the heart of your community to host your next meeting? ❤️

You can get ⭐ 50% off ⭐ our Conference Room at SOAR Works Enterprise Centre. Just quote 'SUMMERSALE26' when you book: www.bookwithvera.org.uk

Our Conference Room seats up to 30 people and comes fully equipped with an interactive whiteboard and projector. You can also pre-book refreshments or pop into our onsite café, open 8:30am - 1pm.

⭐ Offer applies: 1st July - 31st August
📍SOAR Works Enterprise Centre, 14 Knutton Rd, S59NU

11/06/2026

🎉 Big news from SSEN!

We've been awarded the contract to deliver Sheffield's specialist social enterprise support programme for a third time.

SEGA (the Social Enterprise Growth Accelerator) is back, running until March 2027, with funding through Sheffield City Council, Business Sheffield and the UK Government's Local Growth Fund.

Read the full story at the link below - applications open in July.

Specialist support for Sheffield’s social enterprises will continue until March 2027, with the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network (SSEN) awarded the contract to deliver the city’s LGF Social Enterprise Project. The project has been commissioned by Sheffield City Council as part of the wider bus...

15/04/2026

Our latest SSEN newsletter is out.

It brings together a mix of what we’re seeing on the ground here in Sheffield, alongside a few things that have been shaping our thinking more broadly.

There’s a first look at what the latest phase of SEGA is telling us, including some of the signals coming through from across the social enterprise community. Strong demand at the early stage, a growing pipeline, and the ongoing challenge of translating activity into jobs within a short delivery window.

Alongside that, we’ve pulled together a set of reads, listens and opportunities that get underneath some of the bigger questions around value, ownership, relationships and the systems we’re all working within.

Plus funding, jobs and a handful of events worth getting along to over the next few weeks.

Have a read here: https://mailchi.mp/ssen/newsletter-19-08-6432040

As ever, if you’ve got something worth sharing with the network, send it our way

This week’s update brings together a mix of insight, reflection and opportunity from across Sheffield’s social enterprise community and beyond.

23/03/2026

As part of the Festival of Social Enterprise 2026, we're
hosting a relaxed, informal 5-a-side football session —
no experience required, just bring yourself, a positive
attitude, and ideally some trainers!

⚽ No experience needed
🤝 Mixed teams on the day
🌍 Great people from across the social economy

Visit our website at https://www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-social-enterprise to
sign up! 🖊️

📍 Goodwin Sports Centre
📅 Thursday 26th March
⏰ 6 - 7pm

19/03/2026

⏳ Happening tomorrow!

Ammi’s Kitchen is delighted to host a special Community Lunch as part of the Festival of Social Enterprise 2026.

Join us for a delicious, cultural meal prepared by our Chefs heritage, alongside a vibrant showcase of products from our social enterprise and fellow local changemakers.

✨ Discover unique local makers, support social businesses, and connect with your community over great food and conversation.

Visit our website at https://www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-social-enterprise to sign up! 🖊️

📍 Common Ground Community Centre
📅 Friday 20th March
⏰ 12:00 - 2:00pm

18/03/2026

⏳ Happening tomorrow!

🚀 Running a social enterprise and ready to level up your business model and impact?

Join Jodie Marshall from Mantle for “Why The Enterprise Really Matters”, a masterclass for established social enterprises wanting to become more robust, commercial, and impact-led.

💡 Practical insights
🤝Peer Learning
📈 Clear actions to grow your impact

Visit our website at https://www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-social-enterprise to sign up! 🖊️

📍 The Showroom, Sheffield City Centre
📅 Tomorrow
⏱️ 12:30–2:30pm

17/03/2026

📅 2 days to go!

As part of the Festival of Social Enterprise 2026, we're
hosting a relaxed, informal 5-a-side football session —
no experience required, just bring yourself, a positive
attitude, and ideally some trainers!

⚽ No experience needed
🤝 Mixed teams on the day
🌍 Great people from across the social economy

Visit our website at https://www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-social-enterprise to
sign up! 🖊️

📍 Goodwin Sports Centre
📅 Thursday 19th March
⏰ 6 - 7pm

16/03/2026

⏳ Happening tomorrow!

🌍 Join Emma Woods from Flourish Economics for a participatory workshop exploring Doughnut Economics and what it could mean for Sheffield to live "in the doughnut".

Visit our website at https://www.ssen.org.uk/festival-of-social-enterprise to sign up! 🖊️

📍 The Diamond - Workroom 2, Sheffield
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 11:00 - 1:30pm

Delivered in partnership with Sheffield Sustainability Network and The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures