Networking Event: to stimulate social action in Torbay

Do you have the ambition to run a project in Torbay or South Devon which will make a difference where you live?

Are you interested in how local businesses and people can support Torbay and South Devon?

Are you already active in your community, running a project or a social entrepreneur?

Would you like to meet like-minded people and find out about help available?

Do you want to hear about a current programme and funding opportunity to support those wanting to develop a social business that improves the ageing experience?

Torbay Social Enterprise Network (Devise), Torbay Community Development Trust and Unltd are working together to identify community connectors, organisers and social entrepreneurs who are either already working to improve their communities or who might like to, given the opportunity and right help. We invite you to an evening of networking and discussion to learn more about support and funding available for people with great ideas or projects they wish to grow.

What is the aim of this event?

To identify social entrepreneurs and people in the community who have an idea about something that they would like to do that will make a positive difference where they live.

It is an opportunity to access support for social entrepreneurs and community organisations; hear about funding and help already available.

The session aims to inspire, encourage peer support and collaboration by providing an open space for discussion and sharing. Let create an amazing network!

Who is this event for?

Individuals in South Devon and Torbay who:

• Have an idea and are interested in learning about funding and support available to get their project off the ground
• Are already running a project and wish to grow the enterprise
• Those who have an idea about developing a project that will support people in later life.
• People who would like to support those developing or delivering community projects and community organisers and connectors.