Sheffield Social Enterprise Network

Social Entrepreneurs Wellbeing: Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing / Mindfulness in Nature) with Helen Todd. Join us for immersive Shinrin Yoku sessions where you'll slow down and fully engage with the woodland environment using all your senses. Scientific research has shown the profound impact of Shinrin Yoku on psychological wellbeing, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Originating in Japan in the 1980s, Shinrin Yoku, or forest bathing, was developed to help urbanites cope with the stresses of contemporary living. Through a series of sensory activities, you will be invited to slow down and engage with nature in new ways. Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. 🌳 The event will be held in Ecclesall Woods. We will meet outside the Discovery Centre and introduce ourselves before undertaking the session. Following the Shinrin Yoku session, there will be chance for reflection, a debrief and networking at the cafe area. ☕ Due to the nature of this event tickets are very limited, please only book a ticket if you are certain you will be attending. 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eMkTzKyN

Calling all Sheffield Social Enterprise Summer conference attendees! We hope you had a fantastic time at the conference last week, we certainly did! To make our next event even better, we need your feedback. Please take a moment to complete our quick questionnaire. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dmQ58mbJ 🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a free prize draw for a Yorkshire hamper! Thank you in advance for your time and feedback! 🙏✨

🌟 Sheffield Social Enterprises! 🌟 Are you nurturing a new social business idea but need help to get started? 💡 Want to access some seed funding for a new venture? 🌱 Growing an existing social enterprise but need support with governance, strategy, or finance? 📈 Do you want to be part of a supportive network of values-led entrepreneurs? 🤝 If you answered YES to any of these questions, we want to hear from you! The SEGA Programme is here to help social enterprises at all stages of growth thrive. From startups to established ventures, we offer tailored support to meet your unique needs. 📞 To sign up call the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Membership Hub on 0114 201 8888 between 9am and 5pm (Monday to Friday). Once we receive your referral, you’ll be invited to attend a discovery call with one of our team. We’ll talk to you about your social enterprise and work with you to identify a tailored package of support. Join us and be part of a community that champions social impact and sustainable growth. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍✨ #SocialEnterprise #Sheffield #SEGAProgramme #Entrepreneurship #CommunitySupport #SustainableGrowth

Have you watched our latest YouTube video, 'Choosing the right legal structure with Morgan Killick'? In the latest free video lesson from our SEGA specialist advisors, Morgan Killick dives deep into the crucial topic of choosing the right legal structure for your social enterprise. Whether you're just starting out or looking to restructure, understanding the legal implications of structures can make a significant impact on your mission and operations. You can watch this video and others from our specialist advisors on our YouTube channel - https://lnkd.in/e3ihis3t Morgan Killick is a seasoned expert in social entrepreneurship with years of experience guiding start-ups and established enterprises toward sustainable and impactful operations. To sign up for fully funded consultancy support from advisors like Morgan, along with a whole range of other benefits, you can join our SEGA programme by ringing the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 0114 201 8888. Visit our website for more information about the SEGA programme - www.ssen.org.uk/sega

I'm so grateful for our 12 supporters on Crowdfunder so far. Thanks to you, we're 2% of the way to our goal of £18K. Help us to hit 25% by the end of this month so that we can tell the Quakers that we're on the way to meeting our goal! Some quotes testifying to the power of the work we do: “The workshops are more effective than therapy because they enable me to feel connection and a sense of belonging.” (female, Trinidadian, 46) “The people are very nice. They are more like a family to us. When we cry, they cry with us.” (female, Black South African, 33) “Because of my situation and problems here, most of the time I have stress, but I try to control it by keeping myself busy. I try to reject my emotions like being homesick and missing my family. I try to be patient and strong. But when I attended your class, everything changed. In your class I could feel my feelings. It was my first time in the UK when I could cry in front of other people.” (female, Iranian, 35) “Some relaxing physical activities. Relax through performance.” (male, Chinese, 27)

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect, build relationships, and expand your network while enjoying the beauty of nature! 👟 🌿 Our August Sustainability Netwalking event kicks off at Sheffield Canal Basin, now known as Victoria Quays, near Sheffield City Centre. We'll meet outside the Victoria Junction cafe and embark on a scenic walk along the canal towards Attercliffe and Sheffield's East End. We'll start with brief introductions before enjoying an hour of walking, mingling, and conversation. After the walk, you're welcome to join us back at Victoria Quays for coffee and deeper networking. Don't miss this chance to meet new people and explore the outdoors!

Wow, what an incredible week it’s been! Thank you to everyone who attended, joined the panel discussions, facilitated workshops at the conference. A huge thank you to Manda Scott and Esther Foreman for their inspiring plenaries and contributions towards making the event a success on Tuesday. We've had some fantastic feedback which has us already excited for the next one. Yesterday’s Netwalking event in the Botanical Gardens was an absolute delight. Strolling through the gardens in the sunshine and learning fascinating sustainable details from the Friends of the Botanical Gardens made it a truly memorable experience. 🌞🌿

Scary realism about the existential threat we all face and that social business can help to oppose. Hope and optimism can stand up to capitalism and hate. Woke is not a term of derision, but a badge of humanity. Manda Scott OPUS Esther Foreman Social Value UK Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber LinkedIn Social Impact

The past 9 years at Food Works Sheffield have made me realise that Social Enterprises and entrepreneurs are the keys to a fairer, happier and more sustainable future. And #Sheffield is full of fantastic social enterprises, make sure you support them. If you want to start a social enterprise, come and talk to the team at Sheffield Social Enterprise Network, we have a fantastic startup ecosystem to help you build the next social enterprise in the city.

Ready for a great day Sheffield Social Enterprise Network event. Hopefully plenty of great connections to come from it. If you are attending please come and say Hi.