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Join North East Changemakers – a free community connecting passionate change makers. Plus, for only £6/month, all our networking events become FREE!
Join North East Changemakers – a free community uplifting those making a difference. Attend our networking events for just £10 per session.
Gain exclusive access to inspiring speeches, expert panels, and practical networking strategies from top social entrepreneurs to elevate your impact and drive your mission forward.
Start your journey with the Level 2 Social Enterprise Qualification – a nationally recognised programme that helps turn ideas into impact. Six months of workshops, peer learning and expert support, all for just £485+VAT.
Social Enterprise Day 2025 brought together changemakers from across the North East to tackle the real challenges facing purpose-led businesses under the banner “Thriving on Purpose”. The energy, honesty and practical conversation from the day are all captured here for you to watch on demand.
Across these recordings you’ll hear leaders, founders and doers talk openly about what it actually takes to run a social enterprise in the current climate – the pressure, the financial realities, the burnout, and the messy middle no-one admits to. You’ll also see what good leadership looks like when things get hard, and how others are finding the confidence to lead with purpose rather than panic.
You’ll watch speakers break down topics that normally stay behind closed doors:
• How to build resilience when everything around you feels unstable.
• The science behind using movement to improve mood, focus and productivity at work.
• How to make partnerships that are more than lip service – collaborations that genuinely shift the system.
• Practical tools for impact, evaluation and community-led change.
• What it takes to move from “surviving” to “thriving” without burning yourself out or collapsing your business.
• How to build a support network that actually helps – not another networking room full of awkward small talk.
There’s no theory for theory’s sake. These are real stories from real organisations in this region: the setbacks, the stepping stones, the bridge-building, and the wins that prove this sector is stronger when it works together.
You’ll also see the structured networking session that got the room talking – a simple, human way to build empathy, strengthen connections and understand what people actually need to thrive.
All videos come with a full digital goodie bag packed with tools, resources, offers and extra support from the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
All of this is yours for £5.
Social Enterprise Day 2025 brought together changemakers from across the North East to tackle the real challenges facing purpose-led businesses under the banner “Thriving on Purpose”. The energy, hone…
Not fully clear how your social venture works as a whole?
This free Social Business Model Canvas helps you map purpose, impact, income, and operations in one place, making it easier to test ideas and spot gaps early.
A practical two-part skills audit to help Directors and Trustees understand the strengths already around their board table, spot gaps, and make better decisions about recruitment, development, and support.
Designed for charities, social enterprises, and purpose-led organisations.
A simple reflection tool inspired by Ikigai to help you explore purpose, direction, and alignment in your work.
Designed for individuals, founders, and changemakers who want space to think clearly about what they care about, what they’re good at, and how that connects to real-world impact.
Join Kate Duffy to hear about how to turn your vision into a into a fundable social enterprise - building the right foundations for your business, balancing sustainable revenue with funding and investment.
This is the first of a series of three webinars for pre-start and very early stage founders who want to build their business with purpose with strong foundations
- 1. Starting a social enterprise: What you need to get it right from the start
- 2. Starting a purpose-led business? Start with these foundations
- 3. 5 things you need to get right before starting your social venture
The Why: You have the idea; now let’s give it the home it deserves. Getting it right from the very beginning means your impact can grow as fast as your ambition. We’re here to help you protect that initial spark by showing you how to build a professional, sustainable social enterprise. Discover how our Level 2 support provides the roadmap to turn your vision into a reality that funders and communities can trust.
Join Kate Duffy to hear about how to turn your vision into a into a fundable social enterprise - building the right foundations for your business, balancing sustainable revenue with funding and invest…
Our mission is to empower those who want to make positive change.
Whether you’re an individual wanting to make a difference, or you run an organisation that already does good, we’re here to help you succeed. With expertise in Community Development, Charities, Social Enterprises and Purpose-led business we can help you go from ‘idea to impact’ at a pace that suits you.
Through training, events and specialist consultancy, Junction Point CIC are here to support you at every point on your journey
Fully funded support for North East changemakers
We do our best to make our services affordable in the first place but wherever possible, we like to make them free!
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