Tom Vinall the centre manager of Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford, is one of 71 leaders across England selected for a competitive learning programme and grant of up to £10,000.
The Community Business Trade Up Programme is run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change. The programme supports people improving their local communities through trade.
The programme will help Tom to grow Atlantic Racquet Centre’s membership, coaching and court hire programmes.
Tom will soon begin a nine-month learning programme at the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). SSE helps people develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems.
Tom says: “I am delighted to have been accepted onto the Community Business Trade Up Programme, run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change. The programme and grant of up to £10,000 will help us continue to grow ARC, so that we can continue to improve the health & wellbeing of people of all ages in Bideford and the surrounding areas.”
Amber Sorrell, programme manager at the School for Social Entrepreneurs, says: “We are thrilled to welcome Tom onto the programme, where he’ll learn alongside other community leaders how to create lasting social impact for the region. We are confident that Tom has the entrepreneurial qualities and motivation to increase his impact in Torridge even further, which is why we have awarded him a highly-coveted place.”.
Find out more about the programme at https://www.the-sse.org/courses/community-business/
