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:
Weds 23rd ​Jan 2019
1-3pm
@ The Clipper Inn 
​Plymouth, PL1 3LU

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:
Mon 11th ​Feb 2019
1-3pm
@ Moments Cafe 
Plymouth, PL1 1RJ

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:
Thurs 25th April 2019
10-12pm
@ Devonport Guildhall
Plymouth, PL1 4EL
What is a webinar? - A web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web using video conferencing software

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.

The difference we make
Tues 19th March 2019

Evidencing the outcomes of your organisation's work is almost as important as the work that you are doing. Good evidencing can increase your chances of new or repeat funding exponentially as well as helping you to really hone your practices and provide the best possible service. Come along to this session with our experienced Trainer and learn some essential skills and tips to make sure the great work you do is really visible! 
This training is offered free of charge to anyone working in the Voluntary, Community or Social enterprise sectors.
Please be aware that photographs may be taken at this event and used for our own recording and marketing purposes.

​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