Celebrate Sunderland’s social enterprise scene with us
Join us for the day two of our celebration and showcase of social enterprise in Sunderland, shining a light on the creativity, innovation and community impact of local changemakers.
Whether you’re already running a social enterprise, exploring a new idea, or simply curious about how social businesses shape our city, this is your chance to meet friendly faces, swap ideas, and discover what’s possible.
Venue: The Pavillion, Sunderland
- Day 1: Tuesday, 7 October 2025 – The Social Canvas (click for further details and to register your interest)
- Day 2: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 – Sunderland Together
Day 2: Sunderland Together – Building Social Futures
Join us for a relaxed drop-in day designed to help you start, strengthen or grow a social enterprise. Meet advisers for one-to-one chats and get practical guidance.
Social Enterprise Advisers from the North East BIC will be available throughout the session for both pre-booked meetings and informal conversations.
What’s on:
- Pre-booked adviser sessions
- Informal drop-in conversations
- Support on opportunities, funding and next steps
- Perfect for:
- Established social enterprises
- Pre-starts or early-stage founders
- Anyone curious about running a social business
- Local residents curious about the opportunities in Sunderland
Pop in at any time between 11:00 and 14:00.