Established in 1982, Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency offer free, high quality and professional support to help people create and sustain all types of social enterprises ...
Celebrate Coventry & Warwickshire’s Social Enterprise Community!
Contact person
Samantha Young
#105703
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/CWCDA/activities/Celebrate-Coventry--Warwickshires-Social-Enterprise-Community/105703 to join
Summary
Join Coventry & Warwickshire CDA for a FREE celebration of our region’s vibrant social enterprise sector, part of this year’s Social Economy Drive Week!
Detailed description
When: Tuesday 18 November 2025
What time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
What’s Happening
Get ready for an inspiring morning packed with insights, ideas, and opportunities to connect.
News & Funding Update Hear from Mandy Bygrave, CEO of Coventry & Warwickshire CDA, as she shares the latest on local funding and business support for social enterprises.
Let’s Get Visible Top branding and marketing experts Emma Davies (Marketing on a Shoestring) and Rowena Wilding (More Than Just a Logo) reveal practical tips to help your organisation stand out.
Networking Know-how Learn the art of meaningful connections with Karen Heap, award-winning networker and founder of Socially Shared Business Network. Discover how to craft your introduction and make networking work for you!
Social Enterprise Marketplace Meet local Community Interest Companies (CICs) and Not-for-Profits from across Coventry & Warwickshire. Explore their work, build partnerships, and celebrate the incredible impact they make in our community.
Event Schedule
10:00 - Teas & Coffees
10:30 - Opening by the Mayor Cllr.Rachel Lancaster
10:45 - Mandy Bygrave – News & Funding Update
11:00 - Emma Davies – Marketing on a Shoestring
11:15 - Rowena Wilding – More Than Just a Logo
11:30 - Karen Heap – Networking Know-how
11:45 - Networking & Social Economy Marketplace
12:30 - Event Close
Why Attend?
● Discover new funding and support opportunities
● Pick up branding and marketing tips
● Build your network within the social enterprise community
● Celebrate the positive impact being made across Coventry & Warwickshire
This is a free event, and light refreshments will be available.
Reserve your place today and be part of this exciting celebration of the social economy!
About Coventry & Warwickshire CDA
Established in 1982, Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency offer free, high quality and professional support to help people create and sustain all types of social enterprises.
We also offer employment advice and deliver a range of other services that promote financial and economic inclusion.
Our work is underpinned by the values and beliefs we started with:
Co-operative principles at the heart of all activity
Local people, local economy, local networks
Professionalism and excellence
Equal opportunity in all aspects of our work
Our services are primarily supporting people living and working in Coventry and Warwickshire