Digital Solutions Lab for Social Enterprises

Join us for an interactive workshop arranged by Community Action Suffolk (CAS), featuring Geraint Thomas from Guided Innovation and a 15-minute presentation by Matt Morling from CAS. This session is tailored for social enterprises based in Babergh & Mid-Suffolk area, looking to overcome business challenges with practical digital solutions.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, rotating through themed tables such as Finance, HR, Sales & Marketing, and Product/Service Development. You’ll identify and discuss common challenges, and Geraint will review and categorise these issues, offering tailored, cost-effective digital tools and strategies.
This workshop is perfect for social enterprises seeking innovative solutions to improve workflows and address business problems.

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Gain practical knowledge of digital tools tailored to social enterprises/VCFSE sector.
• Identify business challenges in key areas like Finance, HR, and Sales.
• Implement cost-effective tech solutions to improve productivity and impact.

Meet the trainer

Geraint Thomas
Director/Founder of Guided Innovation
Geraint is an expert in helping care companies to embrace the future of tech and supporting tech suppliers in implementing the best solutions for the care sector, which he is passionate about.

Featured Speaker:

Matt Morling
IT Manager, Community Action Suffolk (CAS)
With over 18 years of IT experience, including 15 at CAS, Matt specialises in IT support and website development. His extensive background helps social enterprises/VCFSE sector adopt the right digital tools for success and sustainability.

This in-person workshop will be held at Innovation Labs, Wharfside House, Prentice Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1RD, just a 4-minute walk from the train station.