Photo: Nundah Community Enterprises Co-op
Social Traders, in partnership with White Box Enterprises and QUT, will be delivering a fully funded program focused on strengthening the financial independence of selected charities across Queensland. As charities face increasing financial pressures, alternative strategies need to be explored for sustainability.
The program will provide 10 charities with the resources and guidance to review their current business models and consider ways to adapt and enhance their existing revenue streams. It's designed to support charities to create a more sustainable model for long term impact. This program is delivered with generous support from the Minderoo Foundation.
Participants
If you’re a small-to-medium sized charity that is ready to grow your revenue from trade, looking to build your capability and capacity to enhance your impact reaching more communities – then this program could be for you.
Selection Criteria
Based in Queensland
ACNC-registered small-to-medium-sized charity or not-for-profit organisation (<$3m annual revenue)
Already generating some revenue from trade
Clear desire and readiness to grow revenue from trade, or explore strategic mergers with like-minded organisations
Potential to increase impact for the Queensland community through some of the following ways:
- employment/training for marginalised people
- providing community goods/services
- diverting waste from landfill
- facilitating donations for community benefit
Expression of Interest (EOI)
EOI is now open and will close on 6 June 2025.
Information session
Register for the information session on Thursday, 29 May at 12PM - 1PM AEST. We'll provide a program overview and answer any questions you may have.
Enquiries
Please contact:
The Social Traders Impact Team
Program overview
Below are the key activities during the program.
In-person workshop
The program kicks off with an intensive two-day, in-person workshop designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and practical insights into social enterprise best practice.
CoP and mentorship
Participants join a Community of Practice (CoP) to use their learnings in real-time within their NFPs.
This is done remotely via the Business For Good Network platform for ongoing engagement and peer learning. Each participant is also paired with a mentor for guidance and coaching.
Reflection and advancement workshop
The program concludes with a second two-day workshop, allowing participants to reflect on their progress, evaluate their models, and refine their long-term impact strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is there an information session?
- What is the commitment for this program?
- Can multiple people from our organisation join?
- What are the benefits of participating?
- What is the process after I submit my EOI?