Springboard is a fully funded and free programme for people living in Cornwall, and is delivered by the School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) which aims to help people develop the skills, strengths, and networks they need to tackle society's biggest problems. 

The SSE isn't your traditional school they provide inspiring, action-based, and accessible learning and try to support people in different ways such as funding and mentoring.

They run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference and the Springboard Progamme is no different.

If you want to set up a business that can benefit your community, develop a passion into something more, or discover business ideas that can make a difference then this free course could be for you.

The SEE will give you space to gently explore your ideas from the comfort of your own home or amongst like-minded people in face-to-face sessions.

These sessions will be available in Cornwall up until March 2023 so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Let's take a look at what you get:

• Free bite-size online or face-to-face learning
• 1:1 mentoring and support where you need it most
• Learn at your own pace in a safe and supportive space
• Get the practical help and skills you need to explore your idea
• Build confidence in your own skills and experience
• At least 12 hours of support with no pressure to do anything afterwards
• Receive ongoing support through our growing Springboard community
• Learn how to move from having an idea, to testing and piloting it in simple ways

Key support and information:

• What is a social enterprise? How does it benefit your business by being one? Identify the difference you want your business to make.
• Exploring potential customers and beneficiaries – What problems are you solving? How can you conduct market research? Writing a mission statement.
• Business and community project planning – Explore customer relationships, channels to market; partners and allies; understanding the competition; plotting your key activities, the resources you need to deliver them, and the costs.
• Let's talk money – We'll take a look at funding for your social enterprise and how you can access grants and investments plus pricing your offer
• Getting started – Creating your road map and timeline to starting your business
• Ongoing support – Businesses, support programmes and people who can support you going forward.

If you would like to contact someone directly for more information you can, email [email protected]  or call/text 07725 834527.

You can register your interest in the course here: Springboard Enquiry Form (office.com)

You can also find more information about the SSE here: The School for Social Entrepreneurs (the-sse.org)