North East Social Enterprise Day 2024

Building upon the success of Social Enterprise Day 2023, this year we’re adding more speakers, increasing the length of the day and investing in a larger venue!

• In person: you can expect unlimited tea and coffee throughout the event as well as a delicious buffet lunch. (£8pp)
• Live access: you can expect live feeds and opportunities to intereact with the in-person event from the comfort of your sofa. (£5pp)
• On-Demand access: you can access recordings of the live event at a time convenient to you. (£5pp)

From previous years feedback, we understand that the most important part of the day is the opportunity to make new and meaningful connections. With this in mind, we have designed a day with both structured and informal networking opportunities as well as space to promote & learn about each other. This is our first time trialing a hybrid event but we're doing our best to ensure 'meaningful connections' are possible to achieve regardless of your ticket type.

9.30-10.00: Arrive, sign in & network.

10.00-10.45: Main stage

Welcome from Kate Duffy, Founder of Junction Point CIC

Key note speaker (to be announced soon!)

Address from The North East Combined Authority

11.00-12.00: Structured networking session led by Jeni Smith from Net kno.

12.00-12.45: Lunch & networking.

12.45-14.00: Round table discussions: A chance to share experiences, hear best practice and connect with likeminded people...

Room 1: Money

· Does it really matter where it comes from if it allows you to do good? (Grants vs contracts vs direct sales vs donations etc)

· How do you balance the need for income generation vs time spent on achieving your impact?

· We all know we should be doing more financial planning (cashflow forecasts, budgets etc), but what do you actually do to keep your organisation’s finances healthy?

Room 2: Impact Measurement

· If no-one asks, should we even care about measuring our impact?

· What are the best framework options for people exploring impact measurement for the first time?

· In your opinion, what are the best practice guiding principles to ethical impact measurement?

14.00-15.00: Market place

Showcase your social enterprise to a room full of social enterprise enthusiasts!

14.45-16.00: Informal networking

Cafe/Bar open for anyone wanting to continue discussions beyond 16.00.

Without their support, ticket prices would have been closer to £150pp!! We want this event to get better each year but remain accessible to everyone. Our sponsors make this possible.

Power to Change, Business and IP Centre North East, PNE, Talbot Jones Insurance Brokers, Reviving the Heart of the West End & Durham University.

If the ticket price is a barrier, please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Junction Point