Social Enterprise and Defence Driven Growth: Challenges and Opportunities

Join this ‘Question Time’ style discussion about the opportunities and challenges for social enterprises in the ‘defence driven growth’ agenda that is emerging in Plymouth. The city has been announced as a key part of the nation’s Defence Industrial Strategy and will see significant investment over the coming years. Social value, procurement, skills and impact are key ambitions and potential opportunities. However, what are the ethics and challenges that arise for our sector?

We will be asking for questions in advance, so please send them when you book your ticket.

Our confirmed panellists are:

Lindsey Hall, CEO, Real Ideas

Esther White, Manager, Plymouth Quakers

Hannah Harris, CEO, Plymouth Culture

Emily Darko, Director of Research and Policy, SEUK

Pat Patel, CEO, Tamar View Community Complex

Chair: Gareth Hart, Director, PSEN