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SUMMARY:Building Blocks 2: Mapping your Model
DESCRIPTION:Making social change requires energy and passion – but sustaining that work takes resources\, strategies\, and supportive ways of working. \n  \nJoin the 2nd workshop in this series to explore the social business model canvas and why it’s used. Test it out with fellow changemakers and learn about the different concepts included. The workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand how your value proposition can also support other activities\, including grant fundraising\, communications\, and building community engagement \nLearn how to complete the social business model canvas\, and how to practically apply this tool in different contexts\nGain confidence to describe your own experience and activities using principles of this activity\, both to your own team and others \n\n  \nRegister for workshop 2 here.  \n  \nWho are our facilitators? \nMariama Njie-Ceesay is a social impact leader\, trainer and coach. She is passionate about supporting marginalised groups\, in particular Black Women\, Youth\, Grassroots\, and Founder-led organisations to help them design income strategies that create sustainable impact. \nHer career includes leading social enterprise programmes at Coventry University which supported over 30 start-ups to launch during the COVID-19 pandemic\, earning her a place on the UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour. She has co-created international training with the British Council\, worked on European social innovation initiatives\, and built inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems across Africa\, Asia\, and Europe. \nInderjit Sahota brings over three decades of community development and leadership experience in the voluntary and community sector\, with a strong track record in advancing community cohesion\, social justice\, and sustainability.  \nHer work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering marginalised and underrepresented communities\, and her experience spans community organising\, programme management and capacity building\, with a focus on long-term\, sustainable impact. \nA creative and strategic thinker\, she is passionate about nurturing enterprising communities. As well as providing tailored one-to-one coaching and leadership development sessions that promote resilience\, self-care\, and strategic clarity\, she has helped numerous organisations become investment-ready\, unlocking opportunities for growth and the development of new social enterprises.
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/building-blocks-2-mapping-your-model/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks: Peer Lab
DESCRIPTION:To support and build on our ‘Building Blocks’ workshop series\, we’ll be running a Peer Lab the week after each workshop. These labs will bring together a smaller group of changemakers\, along with our experienced facilitators Mariama and Inderjit to take a deeper dive\, put new skills into practice\, and debrief on each subject covered. That includes:  \n\nMaking money – finding creative and reliable ways to resource your work.\nSocial business models – what we can learn from social enterprise models while staying true to community values.\nTeam work – strengthening collaboration and team practices. \n\n  \nThe Lab is a cohort-style learning space: the same group attends all three peer labs\, creating continuity\, trust\, and space to share your experiences along the way. By registering\, you are committing to join us for Peer Labs on: \nOctober 29th\, 12:00PM – 1PM  \nNovember 12th\, 12:00PM – 1PM \nNovember 26th\, 12:00PM – 1PM \n  \nThe Peer Labs have been designed to encourage further learning and practical use of the knowledge you’ve gained from attending the Building Blocks workshops. As a whole\, Building Blocks is a free six week course\, with 3 Workshops and 3 Peer Labs. If you attend each Wednesday\, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of these foundational skills. \n  \nPlease register to join us here. \n 
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/building-blocks-peer-lab/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T173000
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SUMMARY:Rest\, Joy\, and Doing Less (on purpose)
DESCRIPTION:In a world where crises feel constant and the demands on community organisers\, volunteers\, and social impact workers seem endless\, burnout has become far too common. But rest is not a luxury – it’s a vital\, radical act of care for ourselves and our communities. Held by The Community Nest\, this session is a sincere invitation to pause\, breathe\, and reflect together on how doing less can actually do more for us – and the movements we’re part of. \nLed by Samantha Sanns\, an experienced facilitator\, coach and stand up comic\, this session invites you to explore a gentler\, softer kind of resistance – one rooted in joy\, rest\, and collective care. \n\n  \nThe Social Change Nest
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/rest-joy-and-doing-less-on-purpose/
LOCATION:The Social Change Nest Office\, 192 St. John Street\, London\, EC1V 4JY
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T083000
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks 3: Team Power
DESCRIPTION:Making social change requires energy and passion – but sustaining that work takes resources\, strategies\, and supportive ways of working. It is becoming increasingly important for supporters\, volunteers and team members to feel a sense of belonging within organisations they can trust.  \n  \nThe tools shared in the final workshop of this series will focus on the importance of effective communication\, self-awareness\, fostering collaborative mindsets and resolving conflicts. You’ll leave the workshop with: \n\nA better idea of how participants might themselves show up within a team\nIncreased awareness of collaborative decision making processes and inclusive approaches\nConfidence to take some of these tools into practice with your organisation\nAn understanding of cultivating a culture of learning and solidarity in your movement and how to effectively manage change\n\n  \nDon’t miss out. Register to join us on November 19th.  \n  \nWho are our facilitators? \nMariama Njie-Ceesay is a social impact leader\, trainer and coach. She is passionate about supporting marginalised groups\, in particular Black Women\, Youth\, Grassroots\, and Founder-led organisations to help them design income strategies that create sustainable impact. \nHer career includes leading social enterprise programmes at Coventry University which supported over 30 start-ups to launch during the COVID-19 pandemic\, earning her a place on the UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour. She has co-created international training with the British Council\, worked on European social innovation initiatives\, and built inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems across Africa\, Asia\, and Europe. \nInderjit Sahota brings over three decades of community development and leadership experience in the voluntary and community sector\, with a strong track record in advancing community cohesion\, social justice\, and sustainability.  \nHer work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering marginalised and underrepresented communities\, and her experience spans community organising\, programme management and capacity building\, with a focus on long-term\, sustainable impact. \nA creative and strategic thinker\, she is passionate about nurturing enterprising communities. As well as providing tailored one-to-one coaching and leadership development sessions that promote resilience\, self-care\, and strategic clarity\, she has helped numerous organisations become investment-ready\, unlocking opportunities for growth and the development of new social enterprises.
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/building-blocks-3-team-power/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Open Hour: Drop ins with The Social Change Nest
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly Open Hour – a space to bring your questions (and lunch)\, swap tips on how to best use your Open Collective page\, and hear how others are getting along within the Social Change Nest community. \nOnline via Zoom\, last Wednesday of the month\, 12pm – 1pm BST/GMT \nRegister for an upcoming Open Hour now \nThese sessions are planned for groups who are fiscally hosted by The Social Change Nest and use the Open Collective platform to manage their money. 
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/open-hour-drop-ins-with-the-social-change-nest-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks: Peer Lab
DESCRIPTION:To support and build on our ‘Building Blocks’ workshop series\, we’ll be running a Peer Lab the week after each workshop. These labs will bring together a smaller group of changemakers\, along with our experienced facilitators Mariama and Inderjit to take a deeper dive\, put new skills into practice\, and debrief on each subject covered. That includes:  \n\nMaking money – finding creative and reliable ways to resource your work.\nSocial business models – what we can learn from social enterprise models while staying true to community values.\nTeam work – strengthening collaboration and team practices. \n\n  \nThe Lab is a cohort-style learning space: the same group attends all three peer labs\, creating continuity\, trust\, and space to share your experiences along the way. By registering\, you are committing to join us for Peer Labs on: \nOctober 29th\, 12:00PM – 1PM  \nNovember 12th\, 12:00PM – 1PM \nNovember 26th\, 12:00PM – 1PM \n  \nThe Peer Labs have been designed to encourage further learning and practical use of the knowledge you’ve gained from attending the Building Blocks workshops. As a whole\, Building Blocks is a free six week course\, with 3 Workshops and 3 Peer Labs. If you attend each Wednesday\, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of these foundational skills. \n  \nPlease register to join us here. \n 
URL:https://thesocialchangenest.org/event/building-blocks-peer-lab-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop
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