Scaling vs. Growth for Social Enterprises

WHAT IS IT?

More impact doesn’t always mean getting bigger, but how do you know when to grow, and when to scale?

This Entrepreneur in Residence Masterclass explores the crucial difference between growth and scaling for social enterprises. You’ll learn how to expand your impact sustainably, use your resources effectively, and make strategic choices that keep your mission at the heart of your operations.

Discover alternative ways to “scale” and explore how to increase your reach and influence without necessarily growing your organisation’s size or costs.

You’ll leave with fresh insights, practical frameworks, and inspiration to align your business model with your impact goals.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This workshop is designed for experienced social entrepreneurs, founders, and NGO leaders who want to grow their impact strategically.

You’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of the difference between growth and scaling
• Practical strategies to increase social impact sustainably
• Tools to assess when and how to scale within your organisation’s capacity
• Ideas for partnerships, collaborations, and models that multiply your mission’s reach

If you’re leading a purpose-driven organisation and want to amplify your impact while staying true to your values, this session is for you.

WHO'S LEADING THIS WORKSHOP?

The Maker Challenge is led by Yoon-Joo Jee, an awarded social entrepreneur, certified facilitator, and experience designer, currently Entrepreneur in Residence at City, University of London.

Yoon-Joo has extensive experience designing and delivering workshops that spark creativity, collaboration, and fresh thinking. Her work focuses on helping people step outside their comfort zones, experiment with bold ideas, and turn imagination into action.

WHO IS THE ORGANISER?

This event is brought to you by CityVentures, the startup hub for all entrepreneurs in the City of London. Our mission is simple: to give you the skills, knowledge, and opportunities you need to explore ideas, grow ventures, and build better businesses.

Through our events, programmes, and community, we make startup support accessible to everyone, because we believe entrepreneurship should be a driver of opportunity and social mobility. Whether you’re just curious or already building something, CityVentures is here to back your journey. More information and events at: www.cityventures.co.uk