We’re thrilled to announce the next round of our Social Enterprise Start Up Programme, launching in June 2025!
Delivered in association with MENTA and funded by Norwich City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this fully funded programme is designed to support aspiring social entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into action.
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to anyone living within the Norwich City Council area. As the programme is funded by the Norwich City Council, we’re only able to accept applications from residents within this boundary for this programme.
Not sure if your address qualifies? You can use this quick local authority checker. Just pop in your postcode to see which council area you live in. Still unsure or have questions? We’re happy to help — just drop us an email at hello@fusenetwork.org.uk.
The programme is made up of the following workshops and support:
- Exploring Social Entrepreneurship Workshop – Wednesday 11th June
- Start Up Workshop One – Tuesday 1st July
- Start Up Workshop Two – Tuesday 8th July
- Start Up Workshop Three – Tuesday 15th July
- Introduction to Bid Writing Workshop One – Tuesday 9th September
- Introduction to Bid Writing Workshop Two – Tuesday 16th September
You’ll also receive tailored one-to-one support from the FUSE team throughout the programme.
What’s next?
Complete our expression of interest form here!
Once you complete our application form, a member of the FUSE team will be in touch to confirm your place and share all the details you need.
If you’re interested in the programme but don’t live within the Norwich City Council area, don’t worry, you’ll be first to hear about and register for future programmes.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from previous participants!
Read about Jaz O’Hare at the Wayward Adventurers Guild’s Start Up Story here.
“These have been the most valuable workshops I’ve had! Jacqui creates a great environment, explains everything so well and makes it much less scary and much more manageable. I don’t think I would be setting up a social enterprise without these workshops and I’m so grateful for this support and training!“
– Anonymous participant
“This has been an excellent set of sessions and I have learnt loads, been entertained and most of all have been HUGELY encouraged!“
– Mark Lewis