Other Support Organisations

Foundation East

The organisation provides funding for businesses who have been turned down for bank finance despite having a viable business plan.  The loans must be less than £50,000 and many are just for a few thousand pounds. www.foundationeast.org

Social Enterprise East of England

SEEE works to raise the profile of social enterprise in the East of England and to provide the information relevant for setting up and developing social enterprises.  Additional information can be found at www.seee.co.uk

The Guild Social Economy Services CIC

Offers a specialist, customer-focused, business service and company registration support to people who are starting or converting to social enterprises' 

 http://www.the-guild.co.uk/service_detail.php?recordID=1or www.the-guild.co.uk

Social Enterprise UK

Are the national body for social enterprise. Social enterprises are businesses with a social or environmental mission. When they profit, society profits.   They are the voice for social enterprise, carrying out research, providing information and tools, sharing knowledge, building networks, raising awareness and campaigning to create a business environment where social enterprises can thrive.  For further information please visit www.socialenterprise.org.uk

 Business Link

Business Link is the government's online resource for businesses. It contains essential information, support and services for you and your business – whether you work for a large organisation or are on your way to starting up.   www.businesslink.gov.uk

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce represents business from grassroots to Government, and has grown to become the largest independent private sector forum in the County.  Suffolk Chamber works with leading organisations to deliver the very best services, business information and advice and can support your business throughout its lifecycle from start-up, development, growth and beyond. Further details can be found at www.suffolkchamber.co.uk

MENTA

The core service of the organisation is the provision of free, impartial one-to-one advice for the self employed and small business owners. Further information is available at www.menta.org.uk  

 Co-operatives East

Is the voice of the co-operative movement in the East of England. As one of twelve Regional Co-operative Councils in the UK, they work in partnership with Co-operatives UK, the national apex body for the co-operative sector. www.cooperatives-east.coop

Exemplas

Exemplas is a non-profit distribution organisation. They have a vast and deep fund of expertise in a range of disciplines that enhance performance and influence success. These include corporate development, leadership, skills and training, change management, enterprise, diversity and many more. www.exemplas.com

Cambridge Future Business

Future Business is a charitable organisation and social enterprise based in Cambridge providing business support across the East of England. www.futurebusiness.co.uk

CIC Association CIC

The CIC Association CIC aims to be a useful resource to members, and a positive conduit in the further development of all things CIC.  Further details are available at www.cicassociation.org.uk

Locality

Locality is the UK’s leading network for community-led organisations. The movement is ambitious for change in local communities and believes in social justice, collective action and self-reliance through enterprise and common ownership. Whether you are just starting out or running a long established community enterprise that you would like to expand information and support is available.  More information can be found at www.locality.org.uk

Social Firms UK

Social Firms UK is the national support organisation for the development of the Social Firm sector in the UK.  We carry out lobbying and awareness-raising activities, research and practical initiatives to increase the number and ensure the quality of Social Firms in the UK.  Additional information can be found at www.socialfirms.co.uk

SAVO

SAVO is an infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector in Suffolk and provides tools, resources and relevant information to help them operate successfully.  Further information about all the support available from SAVO is available at www.savo.co.uk

Suffolk Catalyst Programme
The Suffolk Catalyst programme offers professional support to help Suffolk charities and social enterprises develop their organisations and be able to respond to shifts in the market Suffolk Catalyst