--- title: Supporting Non-Profits to unleash their Entrepreneurial Spirit description: Unbox Business for the Voluntary & Charitable Sector, supporting entrepreneurship with practical workshops and expert facilitators to enhance revenue generation and resilience in the VCSE Sector. --- [Skip to content](https://businessunboxed.co/unboxing-business-vcse#main-content) [![Business Unboxed Logo](https://businessunboxed.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20Unboxed%20logo%20no%20tagline.png?width=150&height=150&name=Business%20Unboxed%20logo%20no%20tagline.png)](https://businessunboxed.co/) - [Home](https://businessunboxed.co/) - [Support to launch your own business](https://businessunboxed.co/launchyourbusiness) - [Organisations Supporting Entrepreneurship](https://businessunboxed.co/organisations) - [Employability](https://businessunboxed.co/employability-support-building-skills-and-confidence-business-unboxed) - [Events](https://businessunboxed.co/events) - [Contact Us](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://businessunboxed.co/) - [Support to launch your own business](https://businessunboxed.co/launchyourbusiness) - [Organisations Supporting Entrepreneurship](https://businessunboxed.co/organisations) - [Employability](https://businessunboxed.co/employability-support-building-skills-and-confidence-business-unboxed) - [Events](https://businessunboxed.co/events) - [Contact Us](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) # Unboxing Business for the Voluntary & Charitable Sector Business Unboxed | VCSE Enterprise Support # Do more good. Build more income. You do brilliant things for your community. We help you build the income to keep doing them. Practical training, straight-talking advice and hands-on business support for charities, CICs, community groups and social enterprises. [Explore our support](https://businessunboxed.co/unboxing-business-vcse#bu-vcse-services) [Let's have a chat](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) A different way to think ### What if your next income opportunity wasn't another grant application? Your organisation already has skills, knowledge, connections and experience. Could some of those assets help generate sustainable income? We'll help you find out. Future-proof your organisation ## Your mission matters. So does your financial future. Grants and donations are incredibly important. But relying on them alone can leave organisations vulnerable to funding cuts, changing priorities and constant uncertainty. Earned income can give you greater flexibility, more control and the freedom to invest in the things that matter. We're here to help you explore the possibilities, make informed decisions and turn your ideas into practical action. ### Enterprise doesn't mean abandoning your values. It means thinking creatively about what you already do well and finding opportunities to generate income that supports your purpose. Perhaps you have facilities you could hire out, expertise you could turn into training, or services other organisations would happily pay for. The trick is knowing what's realistic, worthwhile and sustainable. That's where we come in. The Business Unboxed approach ## From possibility to practical action. Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you take the next step. 01 ### Discover Explore your strengths, opportunities and enterprise readiness. 02 ### Learn Build your business knowledge, practical skills and confidence. 03 ### Plan Turn promising ideas into realistic, financially sound plans. 04 ### Launch Put plans into action with practical support and ongoing mentoring. How we can help ## Practical support. Real outcomes. Four services designed to help your organisation explore, develop and grow sustainable income. 01 | Discover ### Enterprise Readiness Check Not sure where to start? We'll help you understand your organisation's readiness to explore earned income and identify opportunities. **You'll receive:** - Organisational readiness questionnaire - One-to-one diagnostic discussion - Enterprise readiness scorecard - Personalised findings report - Prioritised action plan [Enquire about an assessment](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) 02 | Learn ### Enterprise Essentials Business skills without the business-school jargon. Build the knowledge and confidence to explore new income opportunities. **What's included:** - Three accessible learning modules - Practical VCSE examples - Downloadable templates and exercises - Tools you can use straight away - Enterprise action workbook [Explore training](https://businessunboxed.co/unboxing-business-vcse#bu-vcse-training) 03 | Plan ### Enterprise Development Workshop Got ideas but need to work out what might actually work? Bring your team together to explore opportunities and develop practical plans. **You'll work towards:** - Identifying viable opportunities - Understanding customers and demand - Developing suitable business models - Exploring costs and pricing - Building an enterprise development plan [Discuss a workshop](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) 04 | Launch ### From Idea to Income A good idea is just the beginning. Our tailored mentoring and implementation support helps you test your ideas, overcome barriers and build momentum. **Support can include:** - Refining your enterprise idea - Financial planning and forecasting - Market testing and pricing - Developing your launch plan - Ongoing mentoring and reviews [Talk about your idea](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) Enterprise Essentials ## Business skills for people making a difference. Three practical modules to help your organisation think entrepreneurially and develop more sustainable income. Module 01 ### Business Development & Planning Turn your strengths, resources and ideas into realistic business opportunities. - Identifying opportunities - Understanding customer needs - Developing a business model - Costs and pricing basics - Testing viability Module 02 ### Marketing & Communications Explain your offer, reach the right people and communicate your organisation's value. - Understanding your audience - Developing your message - Choosing marketing channels - Building trust and credibility - Creating a marketing plan Module 03 ### Diversification of Income Streams Explore ways to reduce funding dependency and build financial resilience without losing your purpose. - Reviewing your income mix - Exploring earned-income options - Using existing assets - Assessing risks and trade-offs - Creating an action plan Training options ## Learn in a way that works for you. Whether you're learning independently or developing ideas as a team, there's an approach to suit you. Self-study ### Enterprise Essentials Online Flexible learning for trustees, managers, staff and volunteers. £99 Per learner | Course in development - Three learning modules - Learn at your own pace - Downloadable templates - Practical activities - Enterprise action workbook [Register your interest](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) In-house programme ### Enterprise Development Programme Hands-on facilitated learning and enterprise planning for your team. £2,800 Indicative three-day programme fee. Scope and expenses confirmed by quotation. - Three days of facilitated delivery - Group learning and team exercises - Tailored organisational discussions - Practical planning templates - Draft enterprise development plan [Enquire about in-house delivery](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) Why Business Unboxed? ## Enterprise thinking. Community values. We believe business skills should be accessible, practical and useful to the organisations who need them. ✓ ### Grounded in reality We understand limited budgets, stretched resources and competing priorities. Our support focuses on what is realistic. ★ ### Confidence first You don't need to be a business expert. We'll help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to move forward. ♥ ### Mission-led Generating income is a means to an end. We'll help you explore opportunities that genuinely support your social purpose. Ready to explore what's possible? ## Let's unbox your organisation's potential. You don't need a fully formed business idea or a detailed plan to start a conversation. Tell us about your organisation, the challenges you're facing or the opportunities you'd love to explore. [Let's have a chat](https://businessunboxed.co/#contact) --- ## Your Workshop Facilitators ![Jasmin Appleyard](https://businessunboxed.co/hubfs/Jas.png) ### Jasmin Appleyard **Business Coach and Founder** With over four years of running Business Start-Up courses, Jasmin is all about practical, no-nonsense support. Specialising in **Sales and Marketing**, she’s coached and mentored countless entrepreneurs, helping them **navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business**. Whether you need tailored strategies or just a bit of guidance, Jasmin’s got the expertise to get you moving in the right direction. ![Jude Sach](https://businessunboxed.co/hubfs/Jude.png) ### Jude Sach **Business Coach and Founder** With over 15 years of experience in Business Support Services, Jude brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As a seasoned tutor and instructional designer, she’s helped countless businesses grow and thrive. 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