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BCDS Accountancy says “get a social return on your accountancy spend”

October 30, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Birmingham Community Development Scheme Ltd (BCDS) was founded by Clifton Cameron [pictured] in his flat in Lee Bank, Ladywood in February 2011. His aim was to establish an organisation that could support young people who are at risk of offending, including ex-offenders and serving in
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Join us for the launch of the Women’s Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook

October 29, 2015
by Sarah Crawley
Women's Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook
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After months of hard work, we are ready to throw open the doors of the new Women’s Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook. Join us from from 10.30am to 12 noon on Thursday 12th November for the official opening and see the beautifully refurbished space. There are business units, hot desks, and tra
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Cabinet Office calls for nominations for Social Value Awards

October 28, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Today, the Cabinet Office opened nominations for its new Social Value Awards which recognise and celebrate good practice in commissioning and providing social value. The categories are: Social Value Leadership Award for an Organisation; Social Value Leadership Award for an Individual;
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University of Birmingham seeks social enterprises wanting Enterprising Interns

October 26, 2015
by Alun Severn
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UPDATE: Please note that if you are interested in exploring this opportunity, the closing date for Expressions of Interest is Friday 6th November 2015. Could your social enterprise benefit from a fully funded extra pair of hands? The University of Birmingham is looking for social ente
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Develop your sales, marketing and customer service strategies — free two-day workshop

October 20, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Develop your sales, marketing and customer service strategies Enterprise Mastery has just 10 places left on a fully-funded EU workshop (i.e. no cost to you) designed to help SMEs, social enterprises, sole traders. The two day workshop will focus on where you and your organisation are
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BSSEC annual report 2015

October 02, 2015
by Alun Severn
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We are very pleased to publish our third annual report since incorporating as a Community Interest Company in 2012. You can view all three annual reports we have so far published on this page or go straight to our Annual Report 2015.
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BPCN opens second scrapstore in Yardley

October 01, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Birmingham Play Care Network has long been at the forefront of the scrapstore movement — using donated ‘waste’ materials from businesses and organisations and turning these into a treasure trove of children’s play materials. BPCN’s first scrapstore operat
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