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Level 1 Award in Undertaking an Individual Role Within the Planning, Delivery and Review of a Social Enterprise Activity
We’re developing a practical, entry-level qualification for people who want to make a difference but aren’t sure where to start.
Designed by Junction Point CIC and delivered by experienced social venture founders, this Level 1 qualification helps you move from concern to action in a supported, low-risk way.
Ready to Take Your First Step Into Social Action?
Applications opening soon
Do you care deeply about an issue in your community but feel unsure how to act on it?
This Level 1 Social Enterprise Qualification is designed for people who want to make a difference but don’t yet have a clear idea, organisation, or route forward.
You don’t need a business plan.
You don’t need funding.
You don’t need experience.
What you do need is curiosity, care, and the willingness to try something small and meaningful. This course gives you the structure, confidence, and support to do exactly that.
“I was really nervous to start with, but it was really helpful to have someone leading each step to trialling my idea. The seed funding also really helped to test without any personal risk. I didn’t need insurance or anything to just give it a go. It was brilliant”
Course Participant.
Who is the Social Enterprise Qualification for?
This qualification is for people at the very start of their journey, including:
• Individuals with a concern, cause, or idea they want to explore
• People curious about social enterprise but not ready to start an organisation
• Community members who want to test an idea safely and practically
• Organisations looking to support grassroots social action in their community
You can take part as an individual or as part of a locally delivered, place-based programme.
What will you learn?
Through this qualification, you will:
Identify an issue or cause that matters to you and understand why it matters locally
Explore different ways people take social action, from informal projects to social ventures
Design and deliver a small, practical test of your idea
Write a simple seed funding request to support your project
Gather evidence and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and why
Decide on your next steps with clarity and confidence
This is about learning by doing. You’ll test ideas without personal risk and build insight through real experience.
How does the course work?
This is a Level 1 qualification designed to be flexible and accessible.
Format: Online, in-person, or blended delivery
Time commitment: 30 hours across 6–9 months
Assessment: Practical portfolio and workbook responses
No exams. No presentations.
The programme is modular and can be shaped around the needs of the group. Delivery might include:
Weekly short sessions (for example, between school drop-offs)
Monthly or fortnightly full-day workshops
Evening sessions for people working during the day
We typically work with local partners to deliver this qualification in place-based settings, building peer support and community connection as ideas develop.
Why Junction Point?
This qualification is delivered by Junction Point CIC, a SFEDI-accredited centre supporting changemakers across the North East and beyond.
Our approach is practical, supportive, and grounded in real-world experience. Every trainer is also a founder of a social venture, bringing lived experience of social action, community development, and enterprise building.
No theory for theory’s sake. Just learning that works in the real world
Your Learning Journey
Not sure where you fit yet? That’s fine.
This qualification is part of a clear progression pathway - If Level 1 feels right, start here. If you’re further along, explore Level 2 or Level 5 instead:
Level 1
Test your idea → Explore a cause you care about and trial a small social action safely and practically.
LEVEL 2
Start and build your organisation → Turn your idea into a structured social enterprise with clear models, impact, and sustainability.
LEVEL 5
Advise and lead others responsibly → Develop the expertise to guide, support, and lead social enterprises with confidence and credibility.
Costs and funding
We are finalising costs for this course but rest assured it will be incredible value.
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Interested in hosting the qualification in your organisation or community, or
Looking to take part as an individual
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