Iridescent Ideas runs a variety of events throughout the year. See below what is coming up.  

As well as running our own events we also run events for other people and organisations, if you would like to talk to us about running an event for your staff, customers or clients contact us.

As part of the Rise programme, funded by The Rank Foundation, we are running a number of webinars and workshops in 2019

BOOK your place below.

How to start a social enterprise 

 ​You will learn:
* What a Social Enterprise is
* How to start one
* How to put a social vision at the heart of your business
* Plus a lot more......

Details:
New dates coming Summer 2019

Show us the money workshop

You will learn:
* Understand the pro's and con's of grants vs loans
* social investment
* sources money to help you grow your business

Details:
New dates coming Summer 2019

Growing a social enterprise webinar


Work shop details coming soon

How to sell your outcomes workshop

You will learn:
* Why is measuring social impact important
* Pro's and con's of different social impact tools
* How to use your impact formation to promote your work
Details:
Monday 10th June 2019
10-12pm
@ HQ Business Centre
Plymouth, PL1 3HQ

What is Social Enterprise Chat?

It is an opportunity for people to meet with us to talk about social enterprise 

Whether you are just starting out or have been running a social enterprise for years, come and speak to us for free about all aspects of social enterprise.

We have over 20 years of experience supporting and advising people so we are confident we can help you.

Legal Structures
Tues 9th July 2019

This workshop will cover basics of legal and governance structures for voluntary and community organisations. We will explore the pros and cons of the most commonly used structures such as:

● Community Interest Companies
● Charities 
● Registered societies.

We’ll look at the implications for each one on your community work and funding. We’ll look at the benefits of incorporating a legal entity versus remaining an unincorporated organisation and discuss issues around 
responsibilities of directors and trustees. 

​Contact: imogen@plymouthoctopus.org / gareth@iridescentideas.com
​Delivered as part of the POP ideas programme

- Positive responses from our events

Bob Greig, Director of The Family Law Panel, attended one of our workshops on social impact. He said: “A superb session! I came thinking this was going to be nearly impossible for us to do. I leave 100% clear on social impact. Quite brilliant.”
“I attended the ‘Difference You Make' training event last summer. I have to say, it has lived with me ever since. I was given ideas, tools and most of all, confidence! Thanks so much.” Rev Chris Clewer – Chairman, Churches Together in Plymouth.”
“Thank you very much for your very informative, interesting and practical session on legal structures at the Engine Room yesterday.
I was completely in the dark at the beginning of the session, learned a huge amount during the session, and by the end felt like I knew enough to at least know what I need to find out next before I take the next steps to formalising a legal structure. Much appreciated.” Katie, Cornwall Engine Room client