Roots & Branches Social Enterprise Leadership

We are so pleased to share that our client Motley Kru CIC has been successful with their funding application to UnLtd to support their start up journey. We believe in their vision to be part of the solution for NEETS in Wigan through their Thai Boxing & Education programmes.

Liz Douglas, founder of Roots & Branches, recently attended the Bee Neuroinclusion Mayoral Summit. Read more in The Bolton News article below. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25971661.…

Great news!! Our client ‘Westleigh Village Club’ have been successful in the application to the Lottery! #socialenterprise #socialconsultancy #grassrootscommunity #bidwriting #rootsandbranches

The skills in our grassroots communities are endless, meet Olly of Allaboutstone on Higher Folds, Leigh with a little brick carved into a fairy door. Olly is supported by our client @HFWorksReal and is super talented. Keep up the good work Olly. #grassrootcommunities

Committee Members Needed - from the Bolton & Wigan areas. For more information or to submit your interest please contact liz@rootsandbranches.org.uk or 07595448856. #socialenterprise #socialentrepreneur #socialconsulting #communitydevelopment #rootsandbranches

It was announced that Neuroinclusion will be in the Code of Practice for Companies in the procurement chain. I spoke on supporting Neurodiverse Community Leaders who are propping up public services & how they need to be valued as part of the economic strategy. @howarddawber

Proud to have represented the Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) as part of the panel at the Bee Neuroinclusion Summit today with Andy Burnham and the Deputy Mayor of London. @AndyBurnhamGM #neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #autismawareness #adhd

Good News! During March & April my book is available to buy for just £9.99. With so much emphasis on the state of the VCFSE Sector, now is a good time to read. amzn.eu/d/047aq4VG (Any profit is reinvested back into our community work) #socialentrepreneur #VCFSE

Our founder Liz with director Lee Morris of DLP Services Northern who has continuously supported Roots and Branches 🤝 Read more about Liz and Roots & Branches journey in the Bolton News article linked below. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25833701.… #socialconsulting #rootsandbranches

Did you know we provide an ‘Evaluation’ service to the VCFSE and Housing Sector? Funding evaluations, specific mission evaluations and more. Drop us a message at info@rootsandbranches.org.uk or 07595448856. #evaluationservice #housingsector #vcfse #communitydevelopment

At present day, our work now stretches beyond the UK, with projects in countries including Zimbabwe and Tanzania, supporting young people. Read more in the Bolton News article linked below. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25833701.… #rootsandbranches #socialenterprise #communitydevelopment

Trustee Training - get in touch to find out more or to book your session ℹ️✅ info@rootsandbranches.org.uk #trusteetraining #trusteeservices #socialleaders #communitydevelopment #rootsandbranches

Thank you Bolton News for this article all about our journey of transforming communities for the past 17 years. Read the article online now, and shop our book on Amazon both as paperback and Kindle versions - link in our bio. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25833701.…

Freedom is never given in our grassroots Communities, it is taken! We must persistently agitate and challenge those in power, even if it means being labelled a troublemaker ✊🔥 Read more in ‘The Reality of a Social Entrepreneur with Lived Experience' amzn.eu/d/7hbxKon

Guide to Writing Successful Bid Applications ✅ NEW DATE & LOCATION❕ Contact info@rootsandbranches.org.uk or 07595448856 to book. #socialenterprise #socialleaders #bidwriting #bidapplications #fundingapplication

What we’ve been up to in January - We continued to work & support The Westleigh Village Club with their community engagement, community organising, social enterprise training, fundraising strategy & helped to draft up the vision to bring this long standing building back to life.

What we’ve been up to in January - Induction training delivered to 6 new Trustees at Sunshine House Community Centre, Wigan. Boards from all sectors need this!!! Yet it is often overlooked. Drop us a message to discuss your next training session for your Trustees.

What we’ve been up to in January - We have been working with the Liverpool Diocese & the Four Lane Mission Hall Bickerstaffe, a rural community. Our work supports the Trustees in their regeneration plans and sustainability of their hall. Look out for more of our January updates!

Always happy to sign my books in our grassroots communities. You can buy your copy here 👇 amzn.eu/d/fYyqfzE #socialentrepreneur #socialentrepreneurship #socialleadership #livedexperience

Strength Your Impact Stories for Change workshop 📈 Taking place Monday 19th January - book now to secure your place. Contact info@rootsandbranches.org.uk or 07595448856 #socialenterprise #socialleaders #impactstories #businessdevelopment #personaldevelopment #rootsandbranches