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iSE’s start-up programme FUSE is back for 2019

December 20, 2018
by Alun Severn
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iSE is seeking its next cohort of social change-makers, do-ers, entrepreneurs and innovators to join FUSE, its acclaimed start-up programme. Could it be you? FUSE offers six months of free business support and includes workshops, coaching and mentoring. For more information send mail
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Community Energy Birmingham launches new ethical share offer

December 19, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Community Energy Birmingham (CEB) has some exciting news. It is looking to grow its existing portfolio of renewable energy generation on community energy buildings in Birmingham, and has recently launched a new share offer. CEB — which is a community renewables co-operative regi
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JTH announces Christmas tree recycling scheme

December 19, 2018
by Alun Severn
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John Taylor Hospice has a brilliant plan that will take the hassle out of your new year Christmas tree disposal – it has just announced a Christmas tree collection and recycling scheme which will be good for the environment and good for its fundraising. For a suggested donation of £8,
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Birmingham social enterprise city — a thank you & news…

December 05, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Following the marvellous official launch event for Birmingham Social Enterprise City (which is covered HERE on this blog and HERE over on the iSE website) Sarah Crawley writes with a special thank you… Hi Everyone, It’s almost Christmas and as we draw breath and plan for 2
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