Future Ready – Building Sustainable Organisations
Arm yourself with the expertise needed to examine & develop your organisational and financial sustainability. This 9 day programme delivered over 6 months will bring you practical help for common pain points like; developing and maintaining an enterprising mindset, developed new revenue streams, board succession, staff retention and building sustainability into your future.
An additional £150pp will help you earn a personal SEA Developing Sustainability Accreditation, 10 micro credits at RQF Level 5, credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University.
100% of past learners with the delivery partner Social Enterprise Academy Scotland would recommend this course.
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.
Cost Commitment?
£150 commitment fee for social enterprises
£1950 for private businesses
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
2nd & 3rd September: Module 1 – Days 1 & 2 In person (10am – 4pm)
17th September: Masterclass 1 Online (10:00-12:30 TBC)
8th October: Masterclass 2 Online (10:00–12:30)
11th & 12th November: Module 2 – Days 3 & 4 In person (10am-4pm)
25th November: Masterclass 3 Online (TBC)
2nd & 3rd December: Module 3 – Days 5 & 6 In Person (10am-4pm)
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