Commensse provides support and advice to potential, new start and existing social enterprises in Croydon. We also support voluntary and community organisations to increase their income from trading.
The services provided include:
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Information and factsheets on social enterprises
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Face to face support to start a social enterprise including:
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Advice on choosing an appropriate legal structure
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Business planning
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Cash flow and financial management
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Funding and financing advice
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Management structures and issues
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Project development and co-ordination
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Ongoing social enterprise support
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Training sessions and programmes
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Advice and guidance on applying to the Community Enterprise Fund
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Exploring procurement opportunities
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Sources of further information
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Signposting for further support
Commensse is based in the voluntary sector and operates from CVA’s
offices in 97 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RY. Commensse
is delivered under Croydon
Enterprise’s LEGI programme.
To see what other type of enterprises voluntary groups are involved in read these case studies.
Training
Commensse
2008 Training Programme
Registration
Form
Factsheets
Click here to download the latest Factsheets
Guidelines
Click here to download the latest funding application form and guidelines
To speak to a Community Enterprise Officer about the Commensse programme, contact
Folake Segun
on 020 8683 7017 OR
Maroof Adeoye
on 020 8683 5910
Monique Dall'occo
on 020 8683 5905