Enterprise body to give charities helping hand
SOCIAL enterprises and charities are being given a leg up thanks to a new Social Enterprise Network Event. Canalside The Thread to provide a forum and a voice for the many Social Enterprises and charities in the Macclesfield area, creating an opportunity for participants to share best practice, work with other organisations and discuss action plans for the future.
Tim Shercliff, chairman of Enterprising Macclesfield, facilitated the discussion among the group and shared examples of how Enterprising Macclesfield can support social enterprises through a their service, finding fortunate in Macclesfield combination of coaching, premises and funding to have a community access to Macclesfield their enterprise. radio station and we are based advisory partners “By working together really keen to work with and help with funding. we are confident that Charities and Social
He said: “It is inspiring Enterprising Macclesfield Enterprises to help give to hear the incredible can help address these them a stronger voice, work that these social challenges so they can through the radio and our enterprises are doing focus on delivering online channels we can locally. valuable services to the increase awareness of
“What we have learned local community.” their work and increase through this event is that Nick Wright, from engagement with the many of them are Canalside The Thread, Macclesfield community, wrestling with similar addressed some of issues that’s what we are here for”.challengesaroundraisedbythesocial recruiting volunteers, enterprises on the night. Macclesfield MP David building awareness of He said: “We are very Rutley, is also supporting
The forum, held at Macclesfield Town Football Club, was initiated by Enterprising Macclesfield and the event.
He said: “These organisations and their volunteers are doing great work which is making a real difference in our local community.
“It is so important that these groups are supported and encouraged to continue and expand their services to reach more people. It is equally important that they are aware of the valuable support available to them and tap into it.”