Start Your Social Enterprise – Free Drop-In Workshop
12 November @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The Gateway, 20-22 King Street, Bathgate, EH48 1AX
Cost: Free (registration required)
Thinking about starting a social enterprise?
If you’ve ever had an idea to make a positive difference in your community, this informal workshop is for you.
Join Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) to explore how to turn your ideas into action and create a not-for-profit business with a social purpose.
We’ll explain what social enterprises are, how they operate, and what support is available locally to help you get started.
What you’ll gain
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A clear understanding of what makes a social enterprise
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Guidance on the first steps to setting up your own initiative
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Access to local advice, resources and funding information
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The chance to ask questions and connect with others who share your goals
Who it’s for
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Individuals with an idea to benefit their community
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Community groups exploring social enterprise models
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Anyone curious about social entrepreneurship in West Lothian
Register now
Places are free, but please register to help us manage numbers.
Book your free place on Eventbrite
For more information, contact socialenterprises@vsgwl.org
or visit our Social Enterprise support page.
