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Flourish is working in collaboration with Inch Arts to develop the Altrincham-based maker space into a creative social enterprise hub with training opportunities

Plans are afoot to transform the first-floor space above Heaton Chapel Station into a social enterprise and community hub. Flourish Together been working closely with local residents, community groups and train companies this past year. Building work starts this month with a view to opening the space by Spring 2023.

Many social ventures consider developing a community asset, building or space to fulfil their mission. It may be that they need a space from which to operate or to reach the community, or that an asset could be repurposed for community benefit. Sometimes it could be a way of generating an income. Below we introduce […]

If you are thinking about developing an idea for a social enterprise – or you are already running one –  it is essential to consider how your future income will be generated. To become self-sustaining, most social enterprises require a mix of income streams including grant-funding, trading, crowd-funding, fundraising and commissioning. Here’s your guide what’s […]

Earlier this year Flourish launched Flourishing Mondays to support social ventures in Manchester to create the change they see needed in communities. Last week we launched Flourishing Fridays in Stockport to support even more early-stage and developing social entrepreneurs become financially sustainable and deliver their purpose at the same time.