Drawing on real-world experience from successful UK social enterprises, the session explores what sustainable expansion looks like in practice. You’ll gain insight into developing strong systems and processes, effective delegation, and sound HR practices to support a growing team. The course also covers how to secure a diverse income base, build meaningful partnerships, and demonstrate investment readiness to funders and commissioners.

Delivered in an open, supportive format, this session helps leaders think strategically about structure, compliance, and culture. It draws on best practice in social enterprise governance and references key UK frameworks including the Companies Act 2006, the Community Interest Company (CIC) Regulator guidance, and the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.

Ideal for those transitioning from working in their organisation to leading on it, developing the strategy, people, and systems that enable growth with purpose.

Key Learnings

• n leadership and governance for sustainable growth
• Transition from founder-led delivery to team-based operations
• Apply sound HR and people management principles
• Build effective systems and processes for scale
• Secure a diverse and sustainable income base
• Demonstrate investment readiness and social value

This course supports that transition. Through practical examples, reflection, and discussion, participants explore how to strengthen leadership, develop effective teams, and build the systems that allow growth without losing sight of purpose.

The session introduces best practice in governance, financial management, and HR, equipping leaders with the tools to delegate confidently, set clear objectives, and maintain organisational values as the enterprise expands. You’ll also examine how to develop income diversity through trading, grants, and partnerships, and how to position your organisation as investment-ready for funders, commissioners, or social investors.

Legal and regulatory frameworks are discussed in plain English, including the Companies Act 2006, CIC Regulator guidance, and the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, ensuring leaders understand their compliance responsibilities as well as opportunities for growth through social value commissioning.

By the end of this course, you’ll have greater clarity on the systems, people, and partnerships that underpin sustainable expansion,  and a roadmap for how to grow your social enterprise with purpose, resilience, and confidence.

Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a senior leader ready to scale impact, this course provides both strategic insight and practical tools to support your organisation’s next chapter.