Together with Swiss Re, Impact Hub and BOOKBRIDGE, the first edition of Shine Programme UK, will support next generation social innovators in translating their ideas and solutions into scalable business models to maximize social impact.
OUR PROGRAMMES
SHINE PROGRAMME UK
About The Programme
Our impact so far
After successful editions of Shine in India, Switzerland, Slovakia and USA, we are looking to support early-stage entrepreneurs in UK, who are trying to address challenges in the areas of:
- Natural hazard and climate risk management (Climate smart agriculture, Disaster risk reduction, Coastal resilience, Transformation to net zero – e.g. renewable energy, afforestation, recycling)
- Access to health (including healthy nutrition).
Number of global project partners since 2012:
102
Number of people with improved resilience between 2019-21:
784829
Criteria
For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
What you receive
Diagnostics & Development Plan
Help creating a financially feasible and scalable business plan that can have tangible social impact.
Mentoring Sessions
Partner with Swiss Re experts and leadership & business coaches.
Investment Opportunity
At the end of the programme, the selected innovator stands a chance to win financial award of up to £30000 to fuel their growth.
Expert-Led Workshops
The selected social entrepreneur will go through a six-month immersive nurture program.
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Key Fund
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Inspired Neighbourhoods
Airedale Enterprises
District Representation
Publications
Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.
Team
The Local Access Programme required candidate cities to be sector-led, as such we convened a partnership which led the development of Bradford’s application and candidacy. Our cross-organisational team consisted of…
Kamran Rashid, CEO
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Nasim Qureshi
Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC
Phil Witcherley
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Dave Thornett
Key Fund
Kate Hainsworth
Leeds Community Foundation
Shirley Congdon
University of Bradford
Hugh Rolo
Locality
Julia Brannigan
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Wendy Spencer
Airedale Enterprise Services
Steph Taylor
Leeds Community Foundation
Ian Westlake
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Who we're supporting
Greensville Trust
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Peoples Property Portfolio
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Keighley Creatives
Provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for disadvantaged people. They only work with BAME-led supply chains.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Applications closed
You can find out more about the programme directly from Swiss Re Foundation, with their downloadable brochure covering…
- What Shine offers to social innovators
- Who should apply?
- Programme Structure
- Schedule
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Get in touch
Angie, Senior Programmes Manager
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