FUSE Network

🌞 Good company, good conversation and (hopefully) good weather... It's the VCSE Leadership Network: Summer Social!

Hosted by FUSE Network as part of the Empowering Communities Partnership, this is a chance to step back, reconnect with peers and have meaningful conversations in a more relaxed setting. Less structured than our usual sessions, this one's all about enjoying some well-earned downtime with fellow leaders from across Norfolk's VCSE sector.

And if the weather isn't on our side? No worries, Carrow House has plenty of indoor space to keep the conversations flowing!

📅 Thursday 2nd July
⏰ 3pm–5pm
📍 Carrow House, King Street, Norwich

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vcse-leadership-network-summer-social-tickets-1987609359098

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☕ Fancy a cuppa? Join our next Social Enterprise Coffee Morning!

Visit a relaxed morning of connection, coffee and conversation with fellow social entrepreneurs from across Norfolk. Pastries are provided and you can buy a delicious tea, coffee or cold drink from the wonderful Toolbox Cafe!

📅 Friday 26th June
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Toolbox Cafe, The Garage, Norwich
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/june-social-enterprise-coffee-morning-the-garage-tickets-1991061660023

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FUSE is thrilled to have partnered with Crowdfunder to offer our members a free 30 minute fundraising advice call!

Whether you're looking to launch a new service, grow your social enterprise, secure premises or bring a new idea to life, Crowdfunding could be the answer!

On the call you can explore whether crowdfunding is right for you, how to attract donations and match funding, and practical next steps to get started. No obligation, just honest and tailored advice.

Available to all FUSE members throughout June and July 2026.

📩 Email [email protected] to receive a calendar booking link.

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💻 Visible Leaders: Co-Working Session

Struggling to find uninterrupted time to focus on the things that never seem to make it to the top of the to-do list?

Join us tomorrow for a supportive co-working session for women and non-binary social enterprise leaders. Bring along whatever you need to work on, whether that's a funding application, marketing plan, website update, strategy document, or simply clearing some space in your inbox!

Work alongside peers, benefit from gentle accountability or body doubling and make meaningful progress in a welcoming and supportive environment. A social enterprise expert will be on hand to offer guidance and support throughout the session!

Most importantly, tea, coffee and biscuits are included! ☕ 🍪

📅 Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Carrow House, King Street, Norwich

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visible-leaders-co-working-session-tickets-1979742706729?aff=oddtdtcreator

We'd like to say a big thank you to Another Way Women's Foundation for funding these sessions!

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☕ Our Social Enterprise Coffee Morning is back at Carrow House this Friday and we'd love to see you there!

Whether you're looking to make new connections, chat about a new idea, or just want an excuse to leave your desk for a couple of hours (we won't tell), come and join us!

📅 Friday 29th May 2026
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 Carrow House, King Street, Norwich

Open to anyone working in or alongside the social enterprise sector in Norfolk. No agenda or no pressure, just genuine connection over a cuppa!

🔗 Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/may-social-enterprise-coffee-morning-carrow-house-tickets-1984134239923

Not yet part of the FUSE Network? Join us and be first to hear about events, support, and opportunities: https://fusenetwork.org.uk/membership/

⏰ Just a few days left to apply: Admin & Marketing Assistant at FUSE Network

We’re looking for someone organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting social enterprises to join our small team as an Admin & Marketing Assistant.

If you’d enjoy helping with events, communications, and keeping things running behind the scenes while supporting organisations creating positive impact across Norfolk, we’d love to hear from you.

🕐 10 hours/week
💷 £13.50/hour
📍 Hybrid (mostly remote)
📅 Applications close: Monday 11th May, 5pm

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://fusenetwork.org.uk/join-our-team/

Please do share with anyone who might be interested!

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📣 Trustees, Board Members & NEDs: Online Event

Feeling the pressures of governance, decision-making, or supporting your organisation through change? This informal online session is a chance to connect with others in similar roles, share experiences, and hear from those navigating the same challenges.

We’re pleased to be joining our fellow Empowering Communities partners Voluntary Norfolk and Community Action Norfolk (CAN) to host this free session for trustees, board members, and non-executive directors across Norfolk.

It’s a space to step back, reflect, and learn from peers with practical insights and open discussion to support you in your role.

📅 Thursday 21st May 2026
⏰ 6.30pm–8pm
📍 Online

If you’re a trustee, board member or NED, you’re warmly invited to join us and please feel free to share this with others on your board. Tag them below! 👇

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustees-board-members-neds-online-event-tickets-1987997471954

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📣 One week left to apply: Admin & Marketing Assistant at FUSE Network

Want to support social enterprises across Norfolk while working as part of a small, friendly team? We’re looking for an organised and practical Admin & Marketing Assistant to help with communications, events, and day-to-day admin.

This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, loves keeping things running smoothly, and wants to support organisations making a real difference in their communities.

🕐 10 hours/week
💷 £13.50/hour
📍 Hybrid (mostly remote)
📅 Closing date: Monday 11th May, 5pm

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://fusenetwork.org.uk/join-our-team/

Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your networks 👇

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📣 A quick update from the FUSE Network team

We may be a little quieter next week while our CEO takes a well-earned break hiking in North Wales. 🥾 They’ll also no doubt be keeping an eye out for social enterprises to visit along the way so if you have any recommendations, please drop them in the comments!👇

The office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 1st May and will reopen on Monday 11th May, and will respond to all emails and enquiries when we’re back. If you do get in touch during this time, please bear with us.

Just to confirm, all planned events will still go ahead as scheduled!

Thanks for your patience and support! 🤝

📣 Coming up this May at FUSE Network

Another busy month of workshops, networking, and support for Norfolk’s social enterprises! Whether you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen your community engagement, connect with peers, or work through challenges in your organisation, we’d love to see you there.

🔈 InFLOWence: Speaking with Impact for Leaders
Develop your confidence and communication skills to speak with clarity, authenticity, and impact as a women or non-binary leader.

📅 Thursday 21st May 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Garden Room, Carrow House, King Street, Norwich
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inflowence-speaking-with-impact-for-leaders-tickets-1981844787108

🔈 Working With, Not For: Community Engagement and Co-design
Explore how to meaningfully involve communities in shaping projects, services, and ideas through stronger engagement and co-design approaches.

📅 Tuesday 26th May 2026
⏰ 1pm–4.30pm
📍 Garden Room, Carrow House, King Street, Norwich
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-with-not-for-community-engagement-and-co-design-tickets-1981856090918

☕ May Social Enterprise Coffee Morning
Take a break from your inbox and join us for relaxed conversation, peer support, and connection with Norfolk’s social enterprise community.

📅 Friday 29th May 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Reception Room, Old Carrow House, King Street, Norwich
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/may-social-enterprise-coffee-morning-carrow-house-tickets-1984134239923

🤝 1:1 Social Enterprise Support

Need space to think, plan, or work through a challenge in your organisation? We offer practical, confidential 1:1 support sessions online and in person for social enterprises at all stages in Norfolk.

✉️ Email [email protected] to find out more or book a session.

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