Applications are now open to the STO Maturing Markets Trade Up programme. This exciting new programme will support Socially Trading Organisations from across the Liverpool City Region to develop the skills, strengths and networks required to grow their income and social impact. Programme participants will benefit from a fully funded 6-month learning programme consisting of:

·       8 days of focused study (a combination of in-person and online)

·       4 action learning sessions

·       Bespoke 1:1 business development support

·       Opportunities to build supportive peer networks

·       The chance to pitch for social investment*

The STO Maturing Markets Trade Up Programme is run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) as part of the wider STO Maturing Markets Programme in partnership with Kindred and Capacity. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.