Social Enterprise Exchange – Programme Updated!

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David Carleton from FareStart / Catalyst Kitchens confirmed as speaker!

We’re delighted that David Carleton, National Director of FareStart / Catalyst Kitchens (based in Seattle) will deliver a masterclass at The Social Enterprise Exchange – an unmissable event for those operating (or thinking about setting up) food based social enterprises, and those serious about high quality corporate engagement and sponsorship (“hybrid value chains”).

David is an inspirational, accomplished and much admired social enterprise leader. Both FareStart and its collaborative international initiative – Catalyst Kitchens –  are recognised internationally as two leading food based social enterprises.

David is joined by a number of inspirational speakers who have confirmed their participation in our engaging programme.

Raffle winners announced!

Congratulations to the following organisations, winners of our raffle, drawn at random from the 140 entries.  Each organisation has won a pair of delegate tickets.  Thank you to all of those who entered.

The winners: EVE Trades CIC, Asist, Making Waves, Rebound, Impact Generation, Altogether Travel, The Wise Group, Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, North West Marketing, and the School For Social Entrepreneurs.

Bursary places available to smaller social enterprises

There is still an opportunity to apply for discounted delegate bursary places if you are a small social enterprise (one bursary place per organisation). To apply please fill in the following questionnaire.

Join Social Enterprise UK or Social Enterprise Scotland and save up to 1/3 on tickets

Don’t forget: you can save on ticket prices if you become a member of Social Enterprise UK or Social Enterprise Scotland.  As well as inspirational talks and masterclasses, there will be 1:1 business advice clinics, and an opportunity to network.

Speakers already confirmed include Chuka Umunna (Labour Party), Rob Hopkins (Transition Towns), Sarah Dunwell (Create), Jim Mullan (Kibble), Susan Aktemel (Impact Arts), Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa (Catch 22), Kresse Wesling (Elvis & Kresse) and Peter Burns (Specialisterne Scotland).

Book your delegate place now, prices start from as little as £30 + VAT for students.

Discounts on travel and accommodation

Special discounted rates are available on travel and hotels to Exchange delegates and exhibitors.  Book here to benefit from these great deals. Bag a 20% rail discount with Scotrail to keep your travel costs down (includes travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Glasgow). For more information click here.

Exhibitors

With an impressive list of exhibitors already signed up for the event, the trading, networking and exchange on the day is sure to be high paced. We have sold an unprecedented number of exhibitor stands and are currently operating on a reserve list. If you would like to take a stand at the event but have not yet booked, please contact Lynsey – lynsey.johnston@ceis.org.uk and your information will be added to the list. We will contact you as soon as any stands become available.

Experience some of Scotland’s best social enterprises

We are organising an “open doors” day of study visits through the Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN) to Glasgow social enterprises on Monday 26^th March and visit programmes to Argyll and the Highlands in the days following The Social Enterprise Exchange. Information on the Argyll and Highland visit programmes is now available. The Argyll programme is £299 + VAT, to book your place please contact Lynsey Johnston, CEiS – lynsey.johnston@ceis.org.uk and the Highland programme is £325 + VAT, to book your place please contact Lindsay Dunbar, HISEZ – Lindsay Dunbar at HISEZ on 01463 715 533 or lindsay.dunbar@hisez.co.uk. We still have a number of places available on each programme and these will be an excellent addition to your visit to Scotland!

Supplied by social enterprises

We are working with more than 15 social enterprises who are supplying everything from entertainment to photography and filming. We are aiming for 80% of the event’s supply chain to be made up of social enterprises. Our catering suppliers have been collaborating on menu options and so you can look forward to a number of mouth-watering choices for lunch including Asian, Italian, South American, and of course Scottish, cuisine!

For more information on any aspect of the event, please call Lynsey Johnston on 0141 425 2926, e-mail eventmanagement@ceis.org.uk or visit www.socialenterpriseexchange.com

We hope you will join us at the world’s biggest social enterprise event!