Developing Enterprising Leadership

Arm yourself with the expertise needed to examine & develop your organisational and financial sustainability. 

Who is for?

Leaders or next gen leaders in the Social Enterprise and wider third sector. 

Private business owners who are considering transitioning to the SE model. 

When and How:

Belfast

• 6 days in person 
• 3 half days online
• £150 commitment fee for social enterprises
• £1950 for private businesses

2026 Dates for Cohort 2

22nd & 23rd April: Module 1 – Days 1 & 2 In person 

10th & 11th June: Module 2 – Days 3 & 4 In person

25th June: Masterclass 1 Online (10:00-12:30)

20th August: Masterclass 2 Online (10:00–12:30) 

2nd & 3rd Sept: Module 3 – Days 5 & 6 In Person

2027 Dates for Cohort 3

24 & 25 Feb: Module 1 – Days 1 & 2 In person

11th March: Masterclass 1 Online (10 – 12:30) 

21st & 22nd April: Module 2 – Days 3 & 4 In person 

27th May: Masterclass 2 Online (10 – 12:30)

23rd & 24th June: Module 3 – Days 5 & 6 In person

 

Topics Covered Include: 

Sustainability and why it matters – social purpose

Building from strengths – Business Model Canvas and growth mindset

Commercial sustainability – value proposition and revenue streams

Design Thinking – empathy mapping and prototyping 

Looking ahead – resilience, motivation and action planning

You could also gain an optional accreditation at RQF level 6 at a cost of £150pp

 

What has Cohort 1 said about the course so far? 

“…practical, challenging and genuinely relevant to the realities of leading services in communities. The peer learning has been just as valuable as the formal content.” Sarah Campbell, Bryson Pathways

“The course was ideal for me…having insights into earning income rather than just applying for grants will be valuable to me. Brian McAuley, Arts Care

“The Developing Enterprising Leadership course has been engaging, interactive and most of all, fun.” Adrian Ghosh, Mainstay