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The key fixture of 2008 for the social economy

The seventh annual Footsey trade fair is the key fixture for the social economy in Yorkshire and the Humber and the largest Social Enterprise trade fair in the whole of the UK.

It is an unrivalled showcase for social enterprises to promote themselves and for buyers to procure their services and products.

Whether you're a new or existing social enterprise or a potential customer of the social economy, Footsey is the place to meet the people you need to speak to!

Over 100 organisations exhibited last year making Footsey 2007 the largest event of its kind

Over 100 organisations exhibited last year making Footsey 2007 the largest event of its kind

Over 700 delegates from the UK and all over the world attended Footsey 2007

Over 700 delegates from the UK and all over the world attended Footsey 2007

The guest of honour last year was the Deputy High Commissioner of Lesotho, Matete Nena

The guest of honour last year was the Deputy High Commissioner of Lesotho, Matete Nena

Footsey is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other social enterprises

Footsey is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other social enterprises

Over 100 organisations exhibited last year making Footsey 2007 the largest event of its kind

Over 100 organisations exhibited last year making Footsey 2007 the largest event of its kind

Sponsoring Footsey

Footsey 2007 was sponsored by fifteen high profile organisations from all areas of the social economy. This event is a fantastic opportunity for your organisation, so ask about our silver and gold sponsorship packages

Exhibiting at Footsey

Over 100 organisations exhibited last year making Footsey 2007 the largest event of its kind. If you are interested in exhibiting this year, please call Chloe Gray on 0114 221 0428 or email chloe@footsey.org.uk

Attending Footsey

Over 700 delegates from the UK and all over the world attended the 2007 event at York Racecourse, making Footsey the perfect networking opportunity for anyone involved in the social economy. Book now!

See who dares enter the Dragons' Den

Applications are now closed for the Dragons Den - but you can still attend Footsey as a delegate and join this workshop to watch the entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to our panel of judges

It's very refreshing to be in an environment where everyone wants to work together in partnership, share knowledge and ideas. Footsey is positive and inspiring: it helps us believe that all businesses can work this way...

A delegate at Footsey 2007 sums up the positives of the event...

Footsey is sponsored by the following organisations

  • The headline sponsor of Footsey 2008: Charity Bank:
  • Charity Bank
  • Business Link
  • Key Fund Yorkshire
  • Unity Trust Bank
  • Yorkshire Forward