Participate projects

Participate projects We offer a wide range of services that support and connect businesses, social ventures, charities and communities.
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Our mission is to create the environment in which the great social ideas of individuals
and organisations can grow, flourish and create lasting change; we do this through
coaching, helping people to focus on solutions to their challenges -
Our usual activities include:

Social Venture Support - We support people of all ages to develop ideas, helping new
and existing charities, projects, schools, c

ommunity groups, individuals, and social
enterprises to start and grow. We specifically work with people living in deprived areas or who have other barriers. As part of this we also train coaches from other
organisations in community based enterprise coaching. Business Volunteering - We engage businesses to share resources, skills and time to
help develop and grow community led ideas that deliver social good, increase
opportunity and reducing inequality. Third Sector Assessment, Grant Delivery and Research. We work alongside regional
and national organisations to asses community projects, administer grants and conduct sector research. Youth Ventures - The Venturists is our youth engagement programme that gives young people the opportunity to start viable social action programmes. We specifically work in schools and communities with high levels of deprivation; using a framework that inspires young people to take action on the issues that affect them and their immediate community.

We're hosting four free Power Hour sessions for social enterprises this month. ⚡️1️⃣ Impact Measurement Workshop, on Wed...
22/06/2026

We're hosting four free Power Hour sessions for social enterprises this month. ⚡️

1️⃣ Impact Measurement Workshop, on Wednesday 24th June
This introductory workshop is designed for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations that want to build a clear understanding of what “impact” means and how to begin measuring it in a simple, meaningful way.

2️⃣ Choosing a Business Structure, on Thursday 02nd July
Are you preparing to turn your project or passion into a social enterprise? This brief introduction to a range of business structures and how, as a pre-start business, you can use a range of questions to narrow down your choices and explore the best option for you.

3️⃣ Best Year Ever, The Business Plan That Works, on Thursday 02nd July
Given a choice between having a ‘business plan’, or having your ‘best year ever’, which would you choose? Andrew Gibson lets you have both. In this workshop, he is going to share with you the essential elements you need to know so you can follow this friendly, consultative process yourself, and as a result, develop the plans that will help you enjoy your Best Year Ever!

4️⃣ Business Awards and Why You Should Apply, on Wednesday 08th July
This talk is aimed at people running businesses in and around Keighley, but is beneficial to all those considering applying for a business award. Why apply? What are the benefits? What do you need to do to prove you're the best in your field? Ryan from Keighley BID answers these questions.

🔗 Register your place on any of these free training sessions, and explore more of what Participate Projects has to offer, at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/75016242453

Impact is often talked about, but not always clearly understood. We're offering a free online workshop later this month ...
19/06/2026

Impact is often talked about, but not always clearly understood. We're offering a free online workshop later this month to provide a practical starting point for thinking about how to measure it, what to measure, and how to communicate it. 💬

This session will break down the key concepts, helping you move from activities and outputs, to outcomes and real-world change; and explore why impact measurement is essential for learning, improvement, and demonstrating value to funders, partners, and communities.

Think this could help you and your organisation? This introductory workshop is designed for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations that want to build a clear understanding of what “impact” means and how to begin measuring it in a simple, meaningful way.

📅 Wednesday 24th June from 10:00 online with Anthony Waddington
🎟️ Register for your free place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-measurement-workshop-tickets-1991701435609

This event is operated by Participate Projects as part of Business For Good West Yorkshire.

We believe it’s incredibly important to raise the aspirations of young people at the earliest opportunity; to inspire th...
15/06/2026

We believe it’s incredibly important to raise the aspirations of young people at the earliest opportunity; to inspire them about the possibilities of positive action for the environment and provide rich, life-changing education experiences that stay with them for life. This is your chance to help us achieve that.

Your donation to The Venturists is worth three times as much this month! 💰

Thanks to the Aviva Community Fund and British Airways Better World Community Fund, your donation is about to go three times as far. Make a contribution towards The Venturists programme and your donation will be matched by Aviva and British Airways.

🪙 Made a donation at 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-venturists

Impact is often talked about, but not always clearly understood. We're offering a free online workshop later this month ...
12/06/2026

Impact is often talked about, but not always clearly understood. We're offering a free online workshop later this month to provide a practical starting point for thinking about how to measure it, what to measure, and how to communicate it. 💬

This session will break down the key concepts, helping you move from activities and outputs, to outcomes and real-world change; and explore why impact measurement is essential for learning, improvement, and demonstrating value to funders, partners, and communities.

Think this could help you and your organisation? This introductory workshop is designed for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations that want to build a clear understanding of what “impact” means and how to begin measuring it in a simple, meaningful way.

📅 Wednesday 24th June from 10:00 online with Anthony Waddington
🎟️ Register for your free place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-measurement-workshop-tickets-1991701435609

This event is operated by Participate Projects as part of Business for Good West Yorkshire.

Bradford 📣 Join us on Wednesday 17th June at Manningham Mills from 09:30 to 12:30, for a drop-in session to explore idea...
11/06/2026

Bradford 📣 Join us on Wednesday 17th June at Manningham Mills from 09:30 to 12:30, for a drop-in session to explore ideas and identify available support for social enterprises in Bradford. No need to reserve a space, just drop in!

This event is operated by Participate Projects as part of Business for Good West Yorkshire.

10/06/2026

We've recently been working with Yorkshire Water to help deliver support to community organisations in Meanwood, Leeds, as part of their Doing Right by Yorkshire promise. 🚰 🤝

We found organisations that needed support and provided income generation advice to help improve their financial resilience. Yorkshire Water staff took on mentoring roles to support social enterprises in areas such as marketing, business planning and impact monitoring.

Yorkshire Water staff also took part in team volunteering days, to help improve community buildings and spaces for the people of Meanwood to benefit from.

ℹ️ Participate Projects offers a wide range of support for people who are either setting up or running social enterprises in their local communities. Find out more about what we do at www.participateprojects.org.uk

Halifax 📣 Join us on Wednesday 10th June at the Elsie Whitley Centre from 10:00 to 12:00, for a drop-in session to explo...
08/06/2026

Halifax 📣 Join us on Wednesday 10th June at the Elsie Whitley Centre from 10:00 to 12:00, for a drop-in session to explore ideas and identify available support for social enterprises in Calderdale. No need to reserve a space, just drop in!

This event is operated by Participate Projects as part of Business for Good West Yorkshire.

Will you be joining us for the next edition of our Women's Enterprise Networking Event? 💼 June's Women’s Enterprise Netw...
05/06/2026

Will you be joining us for the next edition of our Women's Enterprise Networking Event? 💼

June's Women’s Enterprise Networking Event takes place at Manningham Mills. We’ll be joined by special guest speaker, sharing her story and expertise. This networking opportunity and space for local women to showcase their business services and products is free to attend. Food and refreshments are included.

📅 Wednesday 10th June from 12:30pm at Manningham Mills.
🎟️ Register for your free place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989661699704

It's Volunteers' Week! 🥳 As the Corporate Engagement Partner of Bradford City of Culture 2025, Participate Projects ena...
04/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week! 🥳

As the Corporate Engagement Partner of Bradford City of Culture 2025, Participate Projects enabled 1,206 volunteers to give 7,799 hours of their time to build community gardens, transform tired cafe spaces, and give a lick of paint to venues across the district last year.

Find out how you can engage all of your employees through meaningful team volunteering 👉 www.participateprojects.org.uk/business-volunteering

⭐️ This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the people who help keep us and other social enterprises ticking. Can you do the same? Find out more at www.volunteersweek.org/get-involved

Volunteering can mean so many things, from offering a day to paint your local community centre, to reading with children...
03/06/2026

Volunteering can mean so many things, from offering a day to paint your local community centre, to reading with children, or chairing a board of trustees.

Paris Daniel is one of Participate Projects' trustees, volunteering her time to help shape the policy and direction of the organisation.

💬 “I'd say the greatest skill volunteering has given me is strategic thinking", says Paris. "Serving on the board of Participate Projects has helped me see the bigger picture, contribute to key decisions, and work collaboratively with others to support the charity's goals. Through skilled volunteering, I've also learned how to apply my expertise in ways that create real impact”.

While giving is a huge part of volunteering, there's so much you can take from the experience. For Paris, that's been improving her approach to strategic thinking and planning.

⭐️ This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the people who help keep us and other social enterprises ticking. Can you do the same? Find out more at volunteersweek.org/get-involved

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