Ready to RISE: Let's get started! At The Melting Pot, Edinburgh

• hear directly from social entrepreneur Amy Wight, founder of Café Recharge who turned her social enterprise idea into a career • discover how social enterprise can help you earn a living, work flexibly, and have a positive impact • find out how Ready to RISE could support your idea • hear from Emma Ives, an experienced start-up business advisor • ask your important questions during a Q&A Each one will feature different speakers and you are welcome to attend as many as you'd like. About Ready to RISE Ready to RISE (Readiness and Incubation for the Social Economy) is a free 8-week training programme for women and non-binary people across Scotland. Sessions take place online via Zoom on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Upcoming cohorts: • Cohort 1: Wednesday 2 September-Wednesday 21 October • Cohort 2: Wednesday 28 October-Wednesday 16 December • Cohort 3: Wednesday 13 January-Wednesday 3 March 2027 Each cohort offers 15-20 places, and applications roll over if a cohort is full. Participants may also be eligible to apply for up to £1,000 in grant funding to help develop their idea. Why join the programme? Ready to RISE is designed to help you: • build confidence and develop practical skills • explore and shape your ideas • create a work/life blend that suits you • grow your network and learn how to start a social enterprise Interested? Sign up to Let's get started, to learn more and see if Ready to RISE is right for you. For questions, email [email protected] You can also get inspired by reading case studies of people already using social enterprise to create flexible, fulfilling jobs. Important accessibility information This session is being held in the Commons Room at the Melting Pot, Edinburgh. The Commons is an accessible space. There is an accessible toilet on the same floor as the Commons which we will put out a ramp for if required, as there are two shallow steps. The main entrance to The Melting Pot has two steps. There is an alternative entrance for wheelchair users via The Melting Pot's kitchen. Please let us know at [email protected] if you require any support with the accessible entrance. If travel costs are a barrier to attending an info session, get in touch to discuss support options. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like any featured slides or materials sent to you after the event. If there is anything that would help you take part, including: • an interpreter • a particular seating arrangement • documents in a different format • a quiet space • bringing someone to support you Or if there is anything else you need, please email us at [email protected]. You do not need to explain why, and we will never make you feel like a burden for asking. We look forward to seeing you!