Webinar: Business for Good Growth and Resilience Info Session

The Growth and Resilience programme for West Yorkshire has been set up to support co‑ops and social enterprises to grow, reach new markets and network with like‑minded businesses in West Yorkshire. It also aims to develop resilience and leadership skills to help create and safeguard jobs.  

It is being delivered in partnership between Co-operatives UK and the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), who are putting on this webinar to help potential applicants learn more about the programme and how to apply. 

Join us on Zoom on Monday 11 March at 3pm to gain a greater understanding of what the programme offers, eligibility criteria and the application process. 

The programme is part of the wider Business for Good West Yorkshire (BFGWY), which offers coaching, training and support to help people start-up or grow ‘alternative businesses’. This includes co-operatives, community or employee-owned organisations, social enterprises and those that have a social or environmental aim. 

The 18-month BFGWY programme has received £500,000 funding from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project meets the West Yorkshire Mayor’s pledge to support the regional economy and create jobs. The UKSPF is led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Business for Good is being led by TSL Kirklees, with local delivery partners Voluntary Action Leeds, SEE Ahead, Stir to Action and Coop Culture supported by national organisations Co-operatives UK and School for Social Entrepreneurs; in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as Lead Authority for the Funds.