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The changing face of social enterprise — Chelmund’s Fish & Chips

February 27, 2018
by Alun Severn
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It isn’t often we get the chance to cover the story of a new community-owned social enterprise literally on the eve of its opening. It is even less often that that new enterprise is a fish and chip shop! A community owned chip shop? Yes, it seems unlikely. But then when you thin
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‘Talking Stalking’ — West Midlands Police invite businesses to attend a free one day event on ‘Stalking and Harassment’

February 22, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Sentinel is a West Midlands Police initiative which aims to raise awareness of hidden crimes in order to better gather intelligence, support victims and tackle perpetrators.  On Wednesday 28th March 2018 West Midlands Police Sentinel will be hosting a FREE conference to rais
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School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands — new support & grant programme open for applications

February 20, 2018
by Alun Severn
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This, just in from the School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands… Social Enterprise Learning Programme + Grant + Mentor + Peer Support Applications to the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs programme opens on Monday 5th March with a closing date of 26th April 2018. The programme is
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University of Birmingham announces ‘Start Up Connections 2018’ — free event for start-up ventures of all types

February 19, 2018
by Alun Severn
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This, just in from the University of Birmingham Careers Network… Start-up Connections 2018 Thursday 15 March, 5:30-8:00pm, University of Birmingham Discover the funding, support and talent available to you during an informative & vibrant event… Greater Birmingham is an
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UnLtd announces drop-in session to publicise its Thrive programme

February 14, 2018
by Alun Severn
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UnLtd has just announced  that it is holding a drop-in session to promote its Thrive programme. When & where: Tuesday 20th March 1pm-3pm at the UnLtd Offices, Unit G2, The Arch, Birmingham Area, 48-52 Floodgate St, Birmingham B5 5SL. Thrive is UnLtd’s new social acceler
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iSE & Women’s Enterprise Hub team up with a special ‘launch your website’ competition for International Women’s Day

February 14, 2018
by Alun Severn
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To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, iSE and the Women’s Enterprise Hub are sponsoring 4 women to attend the Launch It! Workshop. A workshop designed to help you develop and launch your website in a day. When: Thursday 8th March, 10am-4pm (lunch included). Where: Im
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Social Enterprise World Forum 2018 — get ready for Edinburgh… Discounts available for WM contingent

February 12, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Sarah Crawley has asked that the following is made widely known to clients, friends and supporters of ISE and BSSEC. You will recall that last year Sarah spoke at and blogged from the Social Enterprise World Forum in New Zealand, as she did in 2009 from Australia. Many of you rea
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Mentors play a special role in the USE IT programme — and iSE wants to recruit more

February 12, 2018
by Alun Severn
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For the past 12 months iSE has been working on an innovative new project, USE IT! (Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together). We’ve written about the programme extensively elsewhere on this blog, most recently in this post. One of the lessons of the USE IT programm
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Could your community building be suitable for Community Energy Birmingham’s next phase of large solar power installations?

February 07, 2018
by Alun Severn
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This just in from Community Energy Birmingham… Community Energy Birmingham is a renewable energy co-operative that funds, installs and operates renewable energy in community buildings in Birmingham. We are a community benefit society with an open membership and we are run in acc
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University of Birmingham seeks internship opportunities for arts, law & social science students

February 07, 2018
by Alun Severn
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The University of Birmingham is committed to developing and strengthening links with businesses in the region, as well as supporting the growth of young talent for the future. As part of its commitment, its Careers Network offers two placement modules for College of Arts and Law and C
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Jericho and The Bridge partnership — helping women escape from life-controlling addictions

February 01, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Since 2011, the Jericho Foundation has been working in partnership with The Bridge, a non-profit organisation bringing hope to men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addictions while also serving the needs of those exiting prostitution. An outreach from Oasis Church, Birmingha
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