Thanet Social Enterprise BOOST

Social Enterprise Kent is excited to announce the launch of the Thanet Social Enterprise Boost programme, funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport through the Social Enterprise Boost Fund.

Welcome to Thanet Social Enterprise Boost – an exciting new initiative that's set to promote and support the growth of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Thanet!

We understand that running a social enterprise can be a challenge – that's why we're thrilled to offer a completely FREE* support programme to help you scale up your existing enterprise or kickstart your social entrepreneur idea. (*eligibility criteria applies)

Our support programme includes a range of benefits that are designed to help you succeed. From one-to-one mentoring and business support to networking opportunities and access to grants, workshops, advice sessions and events, we've got you covered.

Our mentors are experienced business professionals who are passionate about helping social enterprises and social entrepreneurs achieve their goals. They'll work with you to develop your business plan, create a marketing strategy, and provide advice on everything from finance to social impact reporting.

Networking is a vital component of any successful enterprise, and we're committed to providing you with ample opportunities to connect with other social entrepreneurs in the area. Our regular events and workshops are designed to help you build relationships, share ideas, and learn from others in the industry.

And that's not all! Our programme is funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport until March 2025.

So, if you're a social entrepreneur or social enterprise in Thanet, there's never been a better time to sign up to the Thanet Social Enterprise Boost programme. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your enterprise to the next level, we're here to help you achieve your goals. Sign up today and let's start building a better future together!

Eligibility criteria:

For the purpose of this programme, social enterprise is defined as either:

• an entrepreneur or unregistered organisation who is driven by a social or environmental purpose and can demonstrate a plan to work towards registration within the government definition below or;
• a registered social enterprise organisation within the government definition below;

“a social enterprise is a business with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners".

A start-up is considered to be an organisation:

• Less than 5 years old and;
• Turnover of less than £250,000 in their last financial year.

Support will be available to social enterprises delivering activities or services that provide social or environmental benefit within the local authority area - Thanet; however, it is acceptable for projects to also deliver to a wider geographical area of beneficiaries as appropriate.

How to sign up:

Spaces are limited so please do not hesitate to register and get in touch if you have any questions.

To register, please complete the Enquiry Form

If you have any questions, email boost@sekgroup.org.uk

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NEXT EVENT: Virtual Networking

Email: Boost@sekgroup.org.uk to book your place at this virtual networking event.

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With thanks to funding from the UK Government

“The Boost Programme is designed to grow the social enterprise sector in targeted areas, by supporting the creation of new social enterprises and boosting early-stage organisations.

The programme will support local authorities and the local voluntary and community sector in these places to implement sustainable systems and processes that encourage social enterprise growth implementing scalable and sustainable place-based interventions that work in growing the social enterprise sector in disadvantaged areas.”