ABOUT THE EVENING

A social enterprise is a business, for good. They trade like any other business, but exist specifically to make the world a better place.

The challenge of building financially sustainable social enterprises lies in striking a balance between generating enough revenue to cover costs and maintain financial stability, while also staying true to the social and environmental mission that is at the heart of the organisation.

Growing with the number of social enterprises in Australia, are impact investors and their interest in supporting us in tackling some of the most pressing issues on the ground. For them, as social and environmental issues gain increasing prominence and become more important to consumers, investing in socially responsible businesses can help them build a more sustainable and resilient investment portfolio.

Come and hear insights from:

Impact investors on what works (case studies and practical tips)
Social enterprises on their business and impact model
- Eloise Hall,Co-Founder and Managing Director of TABOO Period Products
- Angelique Wan, Co-Founder and CEO of Consent Labs
- Caroline McDaid, CEO of WorkVentures
- Sally Irwin, Founder of The Freedom Hub

Join us for an evening filled with incredible individuals across the sector, passionate about solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Discounted tickets available until 24 hours before the event starts.

SPONSORS

Proudly supported the City of Sydney. We also thank Sefa and Sefa Partnerships for their generous sponsorship and involvement in this event. Sefa aims to create positive social, cultural and environmental impact whilst generating financial return for its investors.

SECNA MEETUPS

SECNA’s purpose is to nurture a healthy and connected social enterprise sector in NSW and the ACT… and beyond, including everyone in and around the ecosystem.

A connected and engaged social enterprise community is key to increasing awareness, understanding, and advocacy - while building strong partnerships and collaboration. This will help us progress to our shared vision of a world where we collaborate to ensure all people, places, and our planet thrive.

That’s what SECNA Meetups are all about. A regular way for us to meet, make new friends, stay connected with old friends, and bring the community and ecosystem together. Having fun and enjoying each other’s company while sharing and learning from each other. Exchanging ideas, celebrating the wins, and learning from the fails. In the spirit of collaboration.

Our meetups aren’t just for current SECNA members. We welcome everyone in and around the social enterprise ecosystem… and even those who are just curious to see what it’s all about. We come together valuing and including our diversity.

We meet on the first Thursday of the month and the focus is on convening and holding space for connection in a fun and friendly way. We also have talks, panels, and interactive sessions on a range of topics related to social enterprise. Most of our meetups are hybrid and provide connection beyond Sydney and Canberra to other metro, rural, and regional locations across NSW and the ACT.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re keen to speak, if there’s a topic you’d like covered, or if there’s someone you’d like to hear from. There are also sponsor/partnership opportunities available.

Thanks!

SECNA Meetups Organising Team

Contact the host of SECNA Meetup #6: Building financially sustainable social enterprises