PNE

05/06/2026

Volunteers join because of your mission, but they stay because of your leadership.🌟

According to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a staggering 82% of managers are "accidental managers"—stepping into leadership roles without formal training.

This , give your leaders the framework they deserve.

Our CMI qualifications are designed for the leaders behind the change-makers.

👉 Learn how to elevate your volunteer leadership here: www.pne.org/start-up-support/management-qualifications

03/06/2026

Support your volunteers by strengthening your leadership skills this National Volunteer Week.

Our CMI Level 3 Award has a module on Managing Volunteers that provides practical, accredited training designed to help you:
✔ Motivate and engage volunteers
✔ Communicate effectively
✔ Lead with confidence
✔ Ensure compliance and best practice

Empower your team. Elevate your impact.

👉 Learn how to elevate your volunteer leadership here: www.pne.org/start-up-support/management-qualifications

Chartered Management Institute

02/06/2026

Ever thought about turning your weekend hobby into your full-time reality? 🛠️✨

It’s easy to look at successful side hustles and think, “I could never do that.” But every great business started exactly where you are right now.

At Slice & Social: Hobby to Hustle, four incredible founders are taking the mic at Twenty Twenty Bar Newcastle to share their raw mistakes, lessons learned, and best tips on transitioning from hobbyist to entrepreneur.

Whether you want to find a collaborator, swap ideas, or just get inspired, this room is for you. (Plus, there’s incredible pizza! 🍕)

Spaces are strictly limited.

Grab your ticket today and take your first step: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slice-social-hobby-to-hustle-tickets-1989303176351

Enterprising North brings together business support providers from across the region to provide expert advice, guidance, and exciting opportunities to help turn your business idea or early-stage venture into a reality. For more information, please visit: https://neeal.co.uk/service/start-your-business/enterprising-north/

Slice & Social: Hobby to Hustle is an Enterprising North Event delivered by PNE

01/06/2026

Volunteers are the backbone of so many organisations, but effective volunteer management requires a specific blend of empathy, compliance, and strong leadership.

This , we’re highlighting how the CMI Level 3 Award equips managers to lead with purpose. The Managing Volunteers module provides practical tools to successfully motivate, support, and retain your voluntary workforce while sharpening your broader organisational skills.

Whether you are stepping into a leadership role for the first time or looking to formalise your experience, a CMI qualification offers the framework you need to succeed.

👉 Learn how to elevate your volunteer leadership here: www.pne.org/start-up-support/management-qualifications

Chartered Management Institute

30/04/2026

"Jenny (from PNE) was phenomenal. We spent the first 20 minutes chatting about comedy because she already knew the scene and that connection was magic. From there, she sent me a framework for a business plan and I came back with a version mapped onto my own. She really gets the communities we work in and has lived experience that will genuinely shape what we do."

Si Beckwith - Founder of Little Robot CIC

Find out more information about the Business with Purpose programme by contacting [email protected]

29/04/2026

"The Business with Purpose service didn't just help me set all of this up. It helped me set it up properly. I'd strongly recommend it to anyone."

Si Beckwith - Founder of Little Robot CIC

Find out more information about the Business with Purpose programme by contacting [email protected]

15/04/2026

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15/04/2026

Too many social entrepreneurs are left trying to navigate the social investment landscape without a clear map. Different terms, different expectations, and often the feeling that you’re meant to already understand how it all fits together. Because of that, there are many organisations that could be a strong fit for social investment, but have already ruled themselves out based on misconceptions about what it is, who it’s for, or how it works.

“An entrepreneurs guide to social investment” was created to bring clarity to that landscape. Shaped alongside ecosystem co-creators including Social Investment Scotland, Good Finance, and The Ventures Lab, it helps unpack those assumptions, explain the options, and support more informed decisions.

If you’re unsure where to start, read the guide and take your first step with clarity and confidence.
https://ow.ly/u54G50YI9yL

Good Finance Social Investment Scotland The Challenges Group

31/03/2026