Wear Together Sunderland
Nurturing Social entrepreneurs
Whether you’re running an established social enterprise or cooperative, you hope to set one up, or you’re still in the dream stage, we’re here for you with free, expert support to help you get started or scale and grow.
No matter how basic you think your questions are, or how complex your organisation’s needs, our team is here to support you with everything from free expert business and financial advice to attracting funding, legal structures, and developing your services.
Being one of the region’s longest-established social enterprises, we understand the challenges and triumphs that come with running a business driven by purpose.
That’s why our support is tailored to your needs.
1-2-1 advice
Advice and coaching with expert
social enterprise advisers.
Small Grants
Next round of applications Autumn 2024.
Workshops
Practical skills in business planning, social media, and much more.
Connecting for Good
An opportunity to meet likeminded entrepreneurs making positive change.
Wear Together Sunderland aims to:
- Open up social enterprise for all in Sunderland, from start-ups to long-established businesses and cooperatives.
- Helping Sunderland’s growing social enterprise and cooperative sector make change happen.
- Creating a sustainable and resilient social economy in Sunderland
Like traditional businesses, social enterprises aim to make a profit, but they re-invest or donate those profits to create social change. They exist in all sectors, cafes and cinemas, mental health services, community banks and gyms, school uniform hubs and community gardens. They improve local people’s life chances and provide training and employment opportunities.
Eligibility
To qualify for free support from social enterprise advisers, you need to live in Sunderland, have an idea for a new enterprise which will have a positive social impact, or have plans to expand an existing social enterprise in the city.
Grant eligibility details available on request.
Support when you need it
Tailored one to one advice and small group workshops. Blending workshops, peer-to-peer support, business advice and coaching to help you start and grow a social enterprise.
Get in touch
Request an expression of interest form today…
Upcoming workshops
- Fri 03 May
- 2 hours
- Online
- Wed 05 Jun
- 2 hours
- St Peter's Campus, Sunderland
- Mon 05 Aug
- 2 hours
- TBC
- Tue 17 Sep
- Mon 30 Sep
- 2 hours
- Online
- Thu 03 Oct
In business for good...
Get in touch
Request an expression of interest form today…
