Survive and Thrive is a free programme of training, events and ‘learning journeys’ for rural community organisations and social enterprises in the South West to help you build a better business, make more money and achieve better social and environmental impacts.
It is delivered by the Development Trust Association and funded by Capacity Builders. Please click on the links below to find out more about our current trips and make a booking.
Please note that places are limited. For more information about the programme, visit www.thrivingenterprises.net
Current events: All events are free to rural community organisations and social enterprises in the South West and bursaries are available to cover the cost of travel
Friday 22nd January 2010: Visit to St Minvers Community Land Trust, North Cornwall
This ‘Trading Places’ visit will explore how local people in Rock, North Cornwall reclaimed the housing market, providing local homes for local people through a ground-breaking self-build scheme. Click here for more information and booking.
Thursday 4th February 2010: Visit to Rezolve Kernow, Bodmin:
This ‘Trading Places’ visit will explore how a unique project in North Cornwall is tackling local unemployment through an innovative approach to ‘retail recycling and re-use’. Click here for more information and booking
Friday 26th February 2010: “Preparing the Ground”, Stroud
Reduced public spending means reduced funding. The ‘funding fertile’ days are over – what plans has your organisation developed to ensure you will flourish on stony ground? This ‘Trade Secrets’ training event for senior managers and trustees will give you the tools for the job. Click here for more information and booking.
If you have any questions – please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Jessie Wainwright
South West Regional Development Officer
Development Trusts Association
Transforming communities for good
