Nottingham Trent University (Lot 2)

Name of Organisation

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS)

Name of Project Social Enterprise Accelerator

(originally named Thriving Nottingham, but renamed in light of this name being used by NCC for a different initiative)

About our Organisation

NTU is one of the UK’s leading universities, renowned for its accessible but inspiring work with businesses and organisations. It is committed to applied research and practical support within the local economy and has received prestigious awards for research and impact.

NTU successfully provides support for businesses of all sizes from the D2N2 area to enable them to start-up, grow, develop leadership and skills, and innovate.

NCVS has provided support services to the city’s voluntary and community sector for almost 150 years. It has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of social enterprise, and in delivering training and support in Nottingham’s diverse communities.

About our UKSPF project

Social Enterprise Accelerator offers aspiring social entrepreneurs and established voluntary sector organisations a free and comprehensive support package to aid organisational development and growth.

The 12 month programme runs from June 2024 to February 2025 and includes: interactive workshops, investment opportunities, networking and speaker events, and one-to-one/small group support on a wide range of topics including:

• Governance/legal structures 
• Financial planning/management
• Securing investment/grants 
• Sustainability 
• Leadership
• Recruitment
• Carbon literacy 
• Marketing
• Tender-readiness 

The programme will culminate in a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in February 2024 which will introduce participating organisations to potential contract providers. 

Social Enterprise Accelerator welcomes all aspiring social entrepreneurs and established social businesses in Nottingham.  We are particularly keen to support enterprises working in the following fields:

• Health and social care
• Retail and leisure
• Those whose goals align with the Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028 initiative

For more information, please contact

• Contact: Julia Cook at Nottingham Trent University or 
  Chris Hill at Nottingham CVS
  
• Call: 0115 848 8899
• Visit: Social Enterprise Accelerator | Nottingham Trent University
• Email: vcseobservatory@ntu.ac.uk  / Chrish@nottinghamcvs.co.uk