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Martineau Gardens seeks new CEO

April 26, 2021
by Alun Severn
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This, just in from Martineau Gardens (which we have written about before here), which is seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. Martineau Gardens is a beautiful therapeutic community garden, a charity and social enterprise, located two miles from Birmingham City Centre
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Birmingham LGBT: consultancy opportunity

April 22, 2021
by Alun Severn
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This, just in from Birmingham LGBT: Birmingham LGBT is looking for a consultant to support the delivery of its LGBT Ageing Better Hub legacy plan from July 2021 to December 2021. The work includes: Briefing for service providers and commissioners Toolkit for peer-led groups Resources
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Exterior restoration of historic Argent Centre completed

April 13, 2021
by Alun Severn
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This is a little different to the kind of news we normally carry but it is relevant because it highlights the work of a Birmingham community benefit society that you may not have heard of — along with the property management company that acts on its behalf. And it involves the e
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Community conversation events — Business in the Community and Midland Metro Alliance

April 12, 2021
by Alun Severn
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Business in the Community (BITC) is working in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) to host a Community Conversation event as MMA extends its light rail services in the region. BITC is looking for local, cross-sector representatives to get involved in supporting the stre
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Social Enterprise Drive 21 — all events open for booking

April 06, 2021
by Alun Severn
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Further to this post, Social Enterprise Drive 2021 (previously City Drive), Birmingham’s very own festival of social enterprise, is fast approaching. All events are open for booking now. This year, #SED2021 focuses on bringing experiences of social enterprise to the people of Birmingh
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