by Rebecca | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, I assumed my organisation was too small to borrow. Our turnover wasn’t impressive by anyone’s standards and the idea that a lender would hand us £100,000 – over a third of what we turned over – to invest in our own development...
by Rebecca | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
As part of the Norfolk Leaders’ Club I was delighted to have HR Consultant, Lauren Smith, join me for this, our first Webinar 101. When I’m out and about speaking with charity and social enterprise leaders, it’s people (along with money) that usually...
by Rebecca | Jun 3, 2026 | Podcast
This month I welcomed Sue Harris, from the wonderful New-U Ltd – who offer affordable fashion at a shop in Castle Quarter in Norwich. In offering opportunities for work, Sue is quite clear that this isn’t a charity shop in the traditional sense. This means...
by Rebecca | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking about this a lot as I prepare for a Staff Development and Wellbeing Workshop for the Hopestead Grantee Support Programme. Mostly because I know the reality leaders in small charities and social enterprises are working in right now: stretched...
by Rebecca | Apr 20, 2026 | Giveaways, News/Updates
At this first free one-hour webinar for the Norfolk Leaders’ Club on 3rd June at 9.30am, I’m, delighted to be joined by Lauren Smith, HR Consultant. Lauren was a huge source of support to me when running Your Own Place CIC. I describe her as putting the...
