Social Enterprise

“Social enterprises are not just businesses with a heart; they are the heartbeat of our communities, driving change, and creating a brighter future for all. In a world often driven by profit margins and bottom lines, social enterprises stand out as beacons of hope and possibility. They prove that business can be about more than just making money; it can also be a force for good.” Professor Kiran Trehan

We believe in the power of Enterprise as a driver for social change and no-one encapsulates this better than the social enterprise sector. We are working collaboratively across the City and region, with social enterprise at the heart, to: raise awareness, develop skills and co-create a programme of collaborative activity with anchor institutions in support of the sector and the communities they support.

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We’d be delighted to hear from you. The Enterprise Works team can be contacted via:

enterprise-works@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 321420
@@UoYEntWorks
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Our services

Incubator

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Recruit Talent

Skills Development

Unlocking Commercial Potential

Join us for a three-part online series focuses on commercialisation strategies to drive business success. Topics include; market analysis, customer profiling, strategic planning, and performance measurement. Participants will gain practical tools, frameworks, and actionable insights to enhance business performance and goal-setting. Sessions are interactive and tailored for professionals, with opportunities to share specific areas of interest.

Dates: 7th, 21st, and 28th November, from 10am to 11:30am.

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Digital Marketing for Not-For-Profit Businesses

This three-part series, led by Harriet Stainton from the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, helps charitable organisations enhance their digital marketing.

Brand and Strategy: Define your brand identity and develop a marketing strategy, including a cyber security challenge from North Yorkshire Police.
Social Media and Content Creation: Learn to craft engaging content and use social media effectively.
Traditional Marketing and Website Management: Integrate traditional and digital marketing tactics while managing a user-friendly website.

The series starts with an in-person session on 19th November.

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Innovate York

Innovate York offers a series of workshops, womens peer-to-peer networking and specialist events to businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the city.

Innovate York workshops will support your social enterprise growth plans. Each session will focus on a specific area of innovation and business growth. Our highly experienced workshop facilitators will share their expertise with your teams, building on case studies, exercises and peer learning.

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Enterprise: Everybody’s Business

This three-week course equips aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills for startup success. Participants learn to identify, test, and develop ideas, assess market demand, craft effective pitches, and protect intellectual property.

Open to all, and guided by experts from the University of York, participants gain insights into enterprise, ideal for those exploring startups or freelancing.

Topics include: design thinking, customer engagement, financial projections, growth strategies & more.