Opening an independent shop, café or creative retail space? Our fully funded support helps you choose the right unit, plan your fit-out and launch with confidence. What you’ll get: • Tailored 1:1 advice on model, pricing, staffing and suppliers • Premises readiness — pop-ups, leases, [...]
Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP) has launched fully funded, wrap-around support for social enterprises across Cumberland (Carlisle, Allerdale & Copeland). We’ll help you: Identify strengths & weaknesses Spot investable opportunities Shape fundable proposals Expect practical 1:1 advice, focused workshops, peer networking and guidance to get [...]
Opening an independent shop, café or creative retail space? Our fully-funded, wrap-around support helps you choose the right unit, plan your fit-out and launch with confidence. You’ll work with a named adviser on a clear diagnostic and 12-month action plan. What you’ll get Tailored 1:1 [...]
Fully-funded, wrap-around support for new and existing social enterprises across Cumberland (Allerdale, Copeland & Carlisle). Work with a named adviser to strengthen your model, grow trading income and get investment-ready. Our promise: Identify strengths & weaknesses Spot investable opportunities Shape fundable proposals Register your [...]
Date & Time: Friday 26 September 2025, 10:00am – 12:00pmLocation: Online (via Zoom)Cost: Free Managing cashflow is one of the biggest challenges for early-stage and scaling businesses. Even profitable companies can face financial difficulties if cash isn’t flowing smoothly. To support local businesses, Enterprising Cumbria [...]
Are you looking for funding to support your community project or organisation? The Cumbria CVS Funding Portal is here to help! We know that finding the right funding can be challenging, so this new portal makes it easier than ever for voluntary, community and social [...]
Two free business breakfast events in October will bring together SME owners in South Cumbria to explore how businesses can help employees stay well in work. The sessions will share: Context and data on sickness absence locally Resources to support inclusive workplaces – including adjustments, [...]
The School of Social Enterprise is a Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership programme, delivered in partnership with the Centre for Leadership Performance and funded by Westmorland & Furness Council, who secured UK Government funding to make these sessions possible. 📅 Dates & Venues Barrow – The [...]
Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP) is now delivering a fully-funded wraparound support programme for social purpose organisations based in Barrow, South Lakeland, and Eden. The programme includes 12 hours of expert business support to help identify organisational strengths, address challenges, and uncover opportunities for sustainable [...]
The Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP) delivers a Business Support Programme on behalf of Westmorland and Furness. The programme funds 12 hours of specialist consultancy support, which can help a group form a new social enterprise business or support an existing social enterprise with [...]
