This month marked the first #SEIP skills workshop of the year. We met some really inspiring and creative social entrepreneurs, from student startups to experienced business people new to social enterprise.

Daniel Oliver, Entrepreneur in Residence, leading a skills workshop

The programme is currently supporting 190 people to start a new business and 87 social enterprises to grow. Whether they provide innovative learning aids for children, distribute excess food to the community or create new careers for veterans, these entrepreneurs came to #SEIP to overcome barriers to starting up.

ANNIE LEGGE, from The Dot Project is one of the #SEIP mentors and explains how the skills workshops can help...

If you have a #socent mission, #SEIP can help you make an impact. Join the growing network of aspiring social entrepreneurs and APPLY NOW.

The next FREE 2 day workshops are on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April and 21st June and 22nd June. SHARE the love with an enterprising friend.

Visit www.seip.org.uk for more information.

We’ve handpicked 3 other FREE #socent courses and events for you to get involved in…

1. Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Trade up Programme 2018 hosted by the School For Social Entrepreneurs in Bristol, designed for social enterprises, charities and impact projects. Book your place at a free taster event below.

Mon 26th March 6-8pm
Redbrick House

Thursday 5th April 1-2.30pm
Webinar

Thursday 12th April 12-2pm
Hamilton House

2. Want to be your own boss? Look no further…The Prince’s Trust offer support and guidance to 18-30 year olds looking to start their own business. They're running an enterprise course in Bath this week, but there's more to come. You can find out about their enterprise courses here.

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Thanks to everyone who came to the skills workshop in February.#SEIP looks forward to supporting many more entrepreneurs throughout 2018 #WeCanStartIt

#SEIP delivery partners of the skills workshops throughout the region:

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