National Enterprise Network

23/06/2026

If you support SMEs interested in public sector contracts, this session is for them.

On 13 July at 10am, hear from Shirley Cooper OBE and Adam Hall about how the new Central Digital Platform will make it easier for suppliers to find opportunities.

Open to all SMEs.

Register:

Open session for SMEs on the Central Digital Platform with Shirley Cooper OBE and Adam Hall. Learn how to access public‑sector opportunities

18/06/2026

Join us on 13 July at 10am for an open session on the new Central Digital Platform, with speakers Shirley Cooper OBE and Adam Hall.

This webinar is open to all SMEs, so please share with the businesses you support.

Register here:

Open session for SMEs on the Central Digital Platform with Shirley Cooper OBE and Adam Hall. Learn how to access public‑sector opportunities

15/06/2026

📣 Join us on 25 June at 10am!

We’re hosting a special online session for NEN members to learn more about our partnership with JournoLink and the free Client Intelligence report that members will receive.

The session will explain what’s included in your report, how to use the insights to boost your visibility, and how you can offer these reports to the businesses you support.

This follows a really positive beta trial with two NEN members, so we’re excited to share it with the whole network.

📅 25 June ⏰ 10am 💻 Online webinar – To book email [email protected]

11/06/2026

Join us on 13 July at 10am for an open session on the Central Digital Platform.

We’re delighted to welcome: ✨ Shirley Cooper OBE, Small Business Crown Representative ✨ Adam Hall, Head of Portfolio Management, CDP

They’ll explain how the Central Digital Platform helps suppliers find public sector opportunities, understand awarded contracts, and register their information more easily.

This event is open to all micro, small and medium sized businesses, not just NEN members — so please share with the businesses you support and your wider networks.

📅 Monday 13 July ⏰ 10am 🔗 Register here:

Open session for SMEs on the Central Digital Platform with Shirley Cooper OBE and Adam Hall. Learn how to access public‑sector opportunities

08/06/2026

Final reminder! Our NEN Member Huddle is Thursday at 10am.
Don’t miss your chance to join us for a live demo with Social Value - https://nationalenterprisenetwork.org/event/member-huddle-3/

Engine a great opportunity to learn how the platform can help with impact reporting, funding bids, and showing the difference your organisation makes.

📅 11 June ⏰ 10am

There’s still time to sign up, email: [email protected]

We’d love to see you there!

We’re pleased to announce our next NEN Member Huddle, where members will have the opportunity to explore Social Value Engine an accredited platform designed to help organisations measure, evidence, and grow their social impact with confidence.

04/06/2026

Today, Carol Daniels, Operations Director at NEN, is at the House of Lords for the launch of the Maple Review.

NEN and its members submitted evidence for the Review, sharing examples of the enterprise support happening in local communities from enterprise centres and community hubs to targeted programmes supporting people who face additional barriers to work and self employment.

Their message was clear: local, face to face support matters, especially for people who need help building confidence, skills and pathways into enterprise.

Proud to see this important conversation taking place today.

26/05/2026

Angelique, founder of Aesthetique by Equaligne in Buckinghamshire, has created a thoughtful, patient-centred aesthetics practice focused on helping clients feel confident in their skin.

With support from NEN member Let's Do Business Finance through the Start Up Loans programme, Angelique has been able to take the next steps in growing her rejuvenation business.

Read more here: https://nationalenterprisenetwork.org/building-confidence-how-angelique-is-growing-aesthetique-by-equaligne-with-support-from-lets-do-business-finance/

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21/05/2026

Don’t forget! Our NEN Member Huddle is on 11th June at 10am.
We’ll be joined by Social Value Engine https://nationalenterprisenetwork.org/event/member-huddle-3/ for a live demo of their social value platform — perfect for anyone looking to improve impact reporting, strengthen funding bids, or show the difference their organisation makes.

Join us on 11th June at 10am to:
• Watch a guided demo
• Learn how to evidence social value
• Ask questions directly to the team
• Hear about NEN member pricing

There’s still time to sign up — we’d love to see you there!

To register email: [email protected]

We’re pleased to announce our next NEN Member Huddle, where members will have the opportunity to explore Social Value Engine an accredited platform designed to help organisations measure, evidence, and grow their social impact with confidence.

12/05/2026

Join our next NEN Member Huddle – 11th June at 10am!

We’re excited to welcome Social Value Engine for a live demo of their social value measurement platform - https://www.socialvalueengine.com/.

It’s a fantastic chance for members to see how the tool can help with impact reporting, funding bids, and showing the difference your organisation makes.

On 11th June at 10am, you’ll be able to:
• Watch a guided demo
• Learn how to evidence social value for funders and commissioners
• Ask questions directly to the team
• Hear about the special umbrella pricing available to NEN members

Contact [email protected] to register

We hope you can join us!

11/05/2026

At just 19, Frazer Barker has turned his passion for football into a growing coaching business.

With support from North East BIC, he launched Technical Focus, now delivering sessions to 40+ young people each week through group coaching, 1:1 training, and holiday programmes.

A great example of young entrepreneurship and local support helping a business thrive.

Read more here:

A young football coach has realised his dream of setting up his own business after receiving support from NEN member North East BIC. Frazer Barker, 19, from Washington, launched Technical Focus after gaining experience working for another football coaching business and deciding to branch out on his....