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Growing income for communities

21-05-2026

Webinar

Case study

From the archive - explore how community organisations can use green social enterprise to generate income while supporting the environment.
Communities

Growing income for communities

This webinar took place in May 2026, and in it panellists shared successful examples of environmentally focused social enterprise models and provided practical guidance on incorporating greener, more sustainable income streams into fundraising approaches.

Guest speakers:

  • Keely Siddiqui Charlick MBE, Sunnyside Rural Trust
  • Charlie Wright, School of Social Entrepreneurs
  • Jenny Hindson, Newquay Orchard.

Visit our events calendar to see upcoming events and to book your place.

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Growing income for communities - July edition

We had some technical gremlins at the first ‘Growing Income for Communities’ event, and so ran it again on 15 July.

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