Building a better future, doing business differently
We support organisations who do business differently and are building a better future for communities across Tameside.
Social Economy Organisations are businesses which trade for a social or environmental purpose, and can take many forms, from Social Enterprises, Trading Charities, Community Businesses, Cooperatives, to Credit Unions, plus more.
These organisations are defined by their social purpose rather than profit, and they make a unique contribution to the places in which they operate.
With our partners, Action Together is growing the local Social Economy by providing opportunities for Social Economy organisations to set up, develop, grow and collaborate.
Our team can support with:
- Starting up and growing an idea, including choosing a legal and governance structure
- Defining and developing your social purpose
- Sustainability; business planning, developing your trade and generating income
- Marketing your products and developing your audience
- Leadership and resilience support for Social Entrepreneurs
- Workforce Development; to develop the skills within your team to grow your business
- Networking opportunities
Tameside Talks Business
Tameside Talks Business is a space for Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs in Tameside to come together and share experiences of running a business which trades for a social and or environmental purpose. Through the monthly network you will gain support to increase your social impact and grow your business.
This network will be run for and with you, and you will be invited to share the topics and areas of growth that are important to you and your enterprise.
Tameside Talks Business is co-facilitated by Action Together and the following partners:
- Build a Business in GM Libraries
- Tameside Means Business
- GM Business Growth
Tameside Talks | Voices from the Social Economy
Over the coming months we will showcasing some of the groups who have benefitted from receiving business support from Action Together and our partners.
In our first Tameside Talks we hear from Ann Gilligan Founder and Creative Director of Phantasmagoria who talks about the support she received through the E26 Social Economy Programme.
Events & Training
Community Assets Training
Are you a local group interested in taking ownership or management of local assets in Tameside? Not sure where to start, what to think about, or what support is out there?
The ABCs of Community Assets is a new training programme, ran by Stir to Action to inspire a nation of new community asset leaders. The programme features 8 online workshops and will support local groups to find out more about acquiring, managing, and future-proofing vital assets in their communities.
Find out more here
Tameside Talks Business |Christmas Special
Meet local small business owners and social entrepreneurs and shout about your venture Thursday 11 December 4pm - 7pm
Hear from local social entrepreneurs who have received support from Action Together and our partners to grow and sustain their social enterprise. There will be networking, seasonal nibbles and the Action Together team available to support your community business.
Book you place here
Our Partners
Learn more about the organisations working with us to support you.
GM Build a Business
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre in Ashton Library, offers information and support including:
- Workshops in Starting Up, Branding, Business Planning, Finance, Marketing and Customer Research
- Tailored 1:1 support from our Enterprise Officer
- Industry-quality information including: business to business mailing lists, customer surveys, supplier and industry data.
- “How-To” factsheets covering a huge range of business topics
- Intellectual Property (trademarks, logos, copyright, design rights and patents)
- Free networking opportunities and co-working space
Visit: www.buildabusinessgm.org
GM Business Growth Hub
GM Business Growth Hub are a community of specialists with a passion for helping businesses. They work hand-in-hand with you at every stage of your growth journey. Whatever the need, they provide the right support for you to succeed, including:
- Online workshops: finance, sales, marketing, business planning
- Enterprising You - help you start-up your new venture, elevate your profile or discover your business's growth potential
- Sector Specialist – including VCFSE specialist, social value and net zero
Tameside Means Business
Tameside Council Strategic Growth Unit works with Tameside businesses to give support and signpost a range of information and advice that can help start, build and fine tune your businesses. With everything from marketing, business planning, recruitment support and opportunities for networking and training staff they can help your business today, including:
- Networking opportunities and themed events to connect with local businesses, specialists and guest speakers
- Business Community Champions who can support with Finance, Green Agenda, Marketing and IT
- Building your workforce via Routes to Work, Youth Employment Support and Tameside in Work
Our Business
Our Business is a Greater Manchester community hub for you to build your community, share knowledge, and access business help and support.
The Our Business Platform is designed to support and empower Greater Manchester's social economy. Greater Manchester-based social enterprises, trading charities, co-operatives, freelancers and consultants can book FREE bootcamps, masterclasses and one-to-one support.
All events require a valid ticket. Spend with Purpose | Our Business GM Directory
For more information
If you would like to find out more about support for Social Economy Organisations in Tameside email: development@actiontogether.org.uk