Training & consultancy
Support from Social Firms UK
Social Firms are, first and foremost, market-led businesses. As such, much of what you need to know to set up a Social Firm can be gained from a generic business support services. However, there are some aspects of setting up and running a Social Firm that require specific advice or support (e.g. issues surrounding benefits, legal structures, service level agreements etc.) and Social Firms UK is here to help and guide you:
- Our Knowledge Exchange consultancy service is available to give one-to-one, intensive support.
- Development tools available through our comprehensive Resource Centre Library, for example:
- Values-based checklist (list version or mind map version) This is a free list of criteria defining what a Social Firm is;
- Third sector performance dashboard This is a performance management tool to help monitor and report on performance against set objectives;
- The extra elements: a Social Firm trainer This free trainer explains what a Social Firm is, provides guidance on setting one up, raising funding and developing a supportive workplace.
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