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Upturn Enterprise

@upturnuel.bsky.social
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One of the UK’s top 100 social enterprises, we enable charities, start-ups and disadvantaged people in Greater Manchester to achieve their potential. And always, for the benefit of all.

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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Our first Alternative Education Programme student's number one task was to cook us all a dish that would make us want seconds! And what a job she did, too. If you know someone who has struggled at school and wants to join us, email info@upturn.org.uk
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
While this year's Childen in Need falls on the unlucky date of Friday 13 November, we think it will be fortunate indeed for those young people out of work or education. We'll be 'ear once again to support it! #childreninneed #CIN #charity #fundraising #neet
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Who's that behind the mask? We'll let you know, shortly, but safe to say the arts have landed at Upturn!
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Good news brewing as the Pink Chai #breastcancer campaign - launched at our Hive hub last year - runs awareness-raising events from Newcastle to Exeter. Discover more at endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/blogs/f/alwa...
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by saluting the businesses adding so much to their communities TODAY! www.socialenterprise.org.uk/case-studies... #mondaymotivation #socialenterprise #blackhistorymonth
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A spotlight on Black-led social enterprises | Social Enterprise UK
For Black History Month we are spotlighting a few Black-led social enterprises which are breaking down barriers, creating opportunities and transforming lives.
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As organisers of the CROWN female business network, we are flying the flag for World Menopause Month. #endometriosis #endo #menopause #femalehealth #womeninbusiness
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today is #NationalPoetryDay and around 18% of young people create the lyrical word in a bid to get their voices heard. Hear how it might be included in our new #education programme, by emailing info@upturn.org.uk #nationalpoetryday #spokenword #poems #poetry
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Are those with conditions such as #autism too often pigeon-holed as digital geeks? What about celebrating the #neurodiverse nurse? Join us as we attempt to overturn cliches #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #careers
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Hygiene Hub from #Dublin has just received an award for redistributing surplus products like toothpaste and female hygiene products to disadvantaged communities. Sounds a lot like their friends over the water - Upturn! #socialenterprise #environment
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We have new starters beginning next week, who will be gunning to improve work and education opportunities for young people who are #NEET. Keep it here for more... #neet #GreaterManchester #newstarters #alternativeeducation
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Opposition parties plan to introduce susbsitence allowance that would mean the long-term unemployed won't be able to afford alcohol and cigarettes. Will it work? We'll let you decide while we carry on finding employment & education opportunities! tinyurl.com/4bj967x8
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our Hive hub has held some of #GreaterManchester's most important #business gatherings - and even a mock CSI crime scene! Contact info@upturn.org.uk and host your event at the heart of the community #events #training #HR #launches #marketing
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
October 3 is #GrandparentsDay and we celebrate and thank the kinship carers who look after 200,000 children in the UK. If we can help you - younger or older folks - find work or an #education, email info@upturn.org.uk
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Upturn turned-up at a Friday fundraiser to raise awareness of Endometriosis, organised by @endoawarenessnorth.bsky.social The condition causes agonising pain and psychological strain for one in ten women - endometriosisawarenessnorth.com #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth #endometriosis #endo
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Plotting their escape. It's still September, but some students are already regretting their college and course choices. That's why we're asking referal agencies to contact us about our alternative #education provision - info@upturn.org.uk #greatermanchester #neet #youthunemployment
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Jenny and Carol from our CROWN Senior exec team are searching for inspirational female entrepreneurs to help them lift the profile of women in business and inspire our next generation of girls! Does that sound like you? Then email info@upturn.org.uk #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #oldham
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A pic from the past to remind you just how hard our team strive to help the most disadvantaged find work. We're still there in Greater #Manchester - learn how we can help you by emailing info@upturn.org.uk #employment #work #unemployment #neet #rochdale #oldham
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We're supporting Northcare's brilliant initiative to create a Sunshine Room at the Royal Oldham Hospital for children sadly facing their final days. Can you do your bit, too? www.northcarecharity.org/sunshine #Oldham #health #charity #fundraising
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The number of British businesses using co-working spaces has increased by 8.4%. Join us at our Hive hub and find out why the concept of sharing a location is working! scarlet-vibraphone-mbhk.squarespace.com/memberships-1 #oldham #manchester #coworking #smallbusiness
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Care company owner IffatParveen left our CROWN female business network with this inspiring message: 'When you go through your doors, make sure you open them for other women.' #womensupportingwomen #business #oldham #networking
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Come and have a look at the photographs from our CROWN women's business network event yesterday www.facebook.com/UpturnEnterp... #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #oldham #manchester #autumn2026
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What a sweet gathering of inspirational business women at today's CROWN event. Calm Ahead's Jenny provided autumn inspiration and sweets - which spread the love! #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #Manchester
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
VACANCY - Apprentice warehouse worker wanted Oldham. Email Chelsea.cook@upturn.org.uk with your CV and covering letter. When it comes to apprenticeships, we're the pick of the pack! #manchester #warehousing #manchester #training
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Supporting September's World Suicide Prevention Month. Upturn works with people facing severe trauma and mental health issues and enables them to reach their full potential. #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2026
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
New survey shows a willingness to recruit people with #adhd #autism #dyslexia - but a lack of training in unlocking neurodivergent potential. #neurodiversity #training #HR www.thehrdirector.com/business-new...
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Neurodivergent workers face a careers lottery | theHRD
Neurodivergent employees’ career opportunities are limited by inconsistent support and manager training, new research reveals. The research by Commercial Services Group found employers increasingly as...
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hop to it, there are not many tickets left for Thursday's CROWN women's business event. Join us to renew and refresh this autumn - The link you need to be there is - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-crea... #womensupportingwomen #business #oldham #networking
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Your last chance to get advanced tickets for two superb events in Oldham this week - strengthening supply chains and the CROWN women's business network - go to www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Tomorrow morning at 10am our Hive hub hosts a major event on utilising the Oldham Trading Platform to connect with businesses and boost the borough's supply chains. Secure your ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/oldham-tra... #oldham #oldhamcouncil #oldhamtradingplatform #smallbusiness #networking
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Oldham Trading Platform: Building Stronger Local Supply Chains
Join us in Oldham to connect local businesses and boost our community's supply chains!
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Sharp spotters to our recent coverage in the Oldham newspapers may have noticed a new Upturn site. There’s still plenty more to come, but it is still worth a shufty! upturn.org.uk/our-work/
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our co-founder Maria will be hosting the next CROWN women’s business event, meant to help banish the post-summer blues and inspire rebirth. Read all about it in the @oldhamreporter.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-crea...
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Please have a scrabble around and see if you can find any board games to donate to our new alternative #education provision programme. Email info@upturn.org.uk for drop-off details #oldham #manchester
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Hey buddy, give your business a lift by visiting our CROWN event – featuring a game of elevator pitch roulette! An absolute must for female entrepreneurs, go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-crea...
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#backtoschool means a double whammy of anxiety for parents who can’t afford uniforms and students who prefer #vocationallearning. Read our advice on combatting both at tinyurl.com/8muja3jk
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Sisters, join us at our next women’s business event The Crown. Because autumn isn’t The Fall, it’s the time when you reboot and rise – tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-crea...
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CROWN: Creating Remarkable Opportunities for Women Network
Join us for an inspiring afternoon to reconnect, recharge and refocus after the summer break.
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our new alternative provision courses are sure to include animal care. But did you know it could LEAD to anything from zookeeper to police dog handler? #vets #doghandler #dogwalker #animals #pets
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We’re angling for some equipment to enable young people on our new alternative provision course to discover the joys of #fishing – please contact info@upturn.org.uk #angling #gonefishing #youngpeople
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The word on this board should NEVER be used to describe those for whom today’s GCSE results proved disappointing. Speak to us about our Alternative Provision and may today be the start of a bright future in skills and training – info@upturn.org.uk
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
And relax… come to our Autumn CROWN women’s business network and watch those anxieties fall away. Sessions on health mix with presentation on how to reset and grow! 10 September Greater #Manchester. Email info@upturn.org.uk #reset #autumn #womensbusiness #yoga #meditation #oldham #manchester
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New research shows there are still taboos around tattoos in the workplace. What do you think? Is this just another example of people being judgemental? #HR #equality #Oldham #Rochdale #employment #training #unemployment
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It’s your job, too. Please help our team find the vacancies and young people to stem the rising tide of youth unemployment. Email info@upturn.org.uk #NEET #training #work #employment #oldham #rochdale #manchester
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Did your A Levels result in disappointment? Why not choose a different path that will get you into your dream job quicker – #apprenticeships. Contact info@upturn.org.uk and we’ll see if we can match you with one of our partners #jobs #training #employment #alevels
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Admin remains in the top ten jobs where skills shortages are rife. Upturn has the flexible go-ahead people itching to get into the profession. Contact us today at info@upturn.org.uk #admin #skills #unemployment #training #greatermanchester
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Hope, our mobile careers hub, is waiting to help people in your neighbourhood. If your residents or group members would like life-changing advice email info@upturn.org.uk #careersadvice #training #employment #oldham
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Government is asking primary school teachers to become spotters – and identify those at risk of unemployment in later life. Good idea or not? #education #training #unemployment #apprenticeships #workplacements
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hey, GCSE results are 10 days away! We’re supporting young people with a new programme of creative and practical learning plus qualifications. Email info@upturn.org.uk #resultsday2026 #training #coaching #music #drama #catering #topbanana
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
First look at our referral brochure for our new programme of skills and learning officially launched on exam results day. Talk to us about our bespoke courses in #drama #media #catering and #music by emailing info@upturn.org.uk
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Top banana! We are about to offer training and mentoring in skills including #music #catering #hospitality – all accredited, all designed to meet needs – email info@upturn.org.uk and swing over to Upturn!
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
From camera shy businessperson to one of the first residents to have her picture taken with new Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craven. Iffat Parveen shares the value of visibility at our next CROWN network event – email info@upturn.org.uk #marketing #networking
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Hands up who is joining ASB organisation UCAN and us, at Stoneleigh Park #Derker tomorrow (noon) for family food, fun and activities? #creativity #art #craft #music #employment #education
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Upturn Enterprise @upturnuel.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It’s here! All the details on the vacancy for our first-ever Education Support Assistant Post. Help change the course of young people’s lives and join a team determined to bring an Upturn in Greater #Manchester! #vacancy #job #role #education #oldham #rochdale #hiring #youngpeople #youthwork
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