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.

A series of FREE webinars relating to different stages of starting and running a social enterprise 

BOOK your place below.

Starting a social enterprise webinar

Thurs 20th July
​2pm-4pm

You will learn:
* What a Social Enterprise is
* How to start one
* Creating a one page business plan
* Guest speaker - Sara Burgess, former CIC regulator 

Funding a social enterprise webinar

Tues 22nd Aug  10am-12pm

You will learn:
* Understand the pro's and con's of grants vs loans
* Learn about social investment
* Guest speakers - Charity Bank and Crowdfunder UK
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Growing a social enterprise webinar

​Mon 25th Sept
​ 2pm-4pm

You will learn:
* Top tips when growing a social enterprise
​* Hear from two social enterprises who are currently enjoying signifcant growth
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Proving your
​social impact webinar

Fri 20th Oct
2pm-4pm

You will learn:
* Why is measuring social impact important
* Pro's and con's of different social impact tools
* How to write an impact report
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Can't make these date? Then contact us and we will let you know when the second round of webinars will be launched
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

Social Enterprise Chat

Join us at our Social Enterprise Chat sessions.  Perfect for people at all stages of their social enterprise journey.  
​Talk to us about social enterprise at any stage, Start it, Fund it, Grow it, Prove it

Book your Free 50 min slot below.
If the above dates are not suitable, please contact the office to arrange a phone or skype meeting: CLICK

Social Enterprise Chat Digital

Perfect for people who want to talk about their social enterprise journey, but can't join us in person in Plymouth.
Talk to us about starting, growing, funding your social enterprise. Also proving your social impact.

​Book your Free 50 min slot below between 10:00am and 1:00pm, all you need to do is book the time you want and provide your Skype name

Firm Foundations: Legal Structures
NEW DATE COMING SOON

This two workshop is intended as an introduction to the range of legal structures currently available for the Third Sector, including the traditional ones of Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity, and the newer Community Interest Company (CIC), and Charitable Incorporated Company (CIO).

The workshop will also cover issues around charitable status, what is a Trustee, and roles and responsibilities for Directors.
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Contact: imogen@zebra.coop / gareth@iridescentideas.com

​Delivered as part of the POP ideas programme

The difference we make
Tues 14th Nov 2017 | 2pm - pm

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@zebra.coop / gareth@iridescentideas.com
​Delivered as part of the POP ideas programme
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