ARE YOU A voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise (VCSE) helping Surrey residents?
Do you want to be part of the future of local community services in Surrey?
Join Surrey’s Asset Network this April 2025 for a free series of workshops. Learn how to showcase your value, collaborate effectively, connect with decision-makers, and maximise social value commissioning opportunities.
WHAT IS LASTING IMPACT?
Surrey’s Asset Network gets VCSE’s working together to support Surrey residents. It helps organisations to be recognised as local assets work closely with Surrey County Council to access funding and shape services, while making their impact visible and relevant to commissioners.
The network is proud to launch its first series of development workshops led by leading social value experts, designed to support VCSEs in working more collaboratively and innovatively.
Three free Lasting Impact workshops take place from 7th to 29th April.
Join other providers from across the county. Learn how to develop and update business models to respond to the county’s priorities for future funding, and make the most of future opportunities for social value commissioning.
WHY TAKE PART?
- Training and support from some of the top experts in charity and social enterprise leadership
- Help to work more collaboratively and innovatively
- Understand how to get your organisation working to county systems priorities, and make the most of Social Value commissioning opportunities
- Supporting business model development, building capacity and financial sustainability
Quite quickly I put a project we’re about to start in focus. I was able to use that to start preparing a communications plan covering all stakeholders, and the plan will definitely be more comprehensive as a result of the session.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
WORKSHOPS
PLAN: The Fundamentals of running a Successful Social Enterprise
Mon 7th April | 9.30 – 12:30 | Zoom | Book
ASSET NETWORK EVENT 1
A practical and supportive space to explore the essentials pf successful social enterprises, using the Social Business Model Canvas (SBMC) to clarify how you operate and make you more fundable.
For organisations adapting to changes in local funding and service provision, as well as professionals looking to apply business planning principles.
ADAPT: Building a Brilliant Culture to Manage Change
Thurs 10th April | 9.30 – 12:30 | Zoom | Book
Explore the principles of effective organisational change, helping leaders create an adaptable culture while maintaining strategic focus. Designed for senior managers and VCSE leaders, it covers decision-making in uncertainty, leadership dynamics, and the growing role of AI as a strategic tool in the sector.
SUSTAIN: Prioritising, Planning & Collaboration for Maximum Social Value
Tues 29th April | 9.30 – 12:30 | Zoom | Book
ASSET NETWORK EVENT 2
Master the art and science of prioritising, collaboration, and creating social value with Toby Buckle, a leadership coach with experience at Save the Children, the NHS, and Kew Gardens. Learn the latest techniques in management, leadership and decision making and how to apply them within the Social Value Act framework.
How to streamline your work, focus on your strengths and match them with commissioning priorities to unlock funding and partnership opportunities. Develop a deeper understanding of different perspectives and how to build purpose-driven teams that can deliver great services and develop strong, lasting collaborations.
WEBINAR SERIES
Check out the webinar series from 2024 on Youtube.
Topic focussed business development sessions for VCSEs.
- HOW TO BUILD PRODUCTIVE TEAMS: Techniques for Managing Dynamic Stakeholder Relationships
- FUNDRAISING TRENDS: What funders really want and how to get that across most effectively
- RESILIENT LEADERSHIP: The tricky reality of creating long term stability and growth
- HOW THE SOCIAL VALUE ACT CAN WORK FOR YOU
- TOOLS FOR THE JOB: using the right tech, data and digital to help community organisations deliver great social outcomes
WHO IS IT FOR?
- For any organisation serving residents and community of Surrey.
- For leaders, trustees and managers. All sizes and sectors welcome.
Learn more about Surrey’s ASSET NETWORK here