Finding & unlocking space for your socially impactful business

What are the root problems with the property system, and what would it look like if we were to change the systems at play to support communities’ access to the space they need?

This online session will cover:

• Where to find out more information about empty spaces
• Makespace’s approach to meanwhile leases
• Hidden costs and restrictions (business rates, Use-classes,
• Developing a business model to take on space.
• Creating a vision pitch to a landlord
• Assessing the building condition (Caveat emptor – buyer beware)
• How to make meaningful connections with place

This event is part of a series of training sessions to promote and support social enterprises in the South and Vale District and Oxford City. If you are setting up or running a socially impactful business in one of these geographical area, this is for you! Find out more about other ways we can support you here: https://www.osep.org.uk/