29th May 2023
BSSEC CIC is excited to share that applications are open for the SEUK UK Social Enterprise Awards 2023! We want to encourage all the amazing social enterprises across the West Midlands... Read more
13th April 2023
We wanted to share a brief update on some of the things we've been working hard on recently, and a few highlights of what's ahead for BSSEC CIC as we... Read more
15th March 2023
An early response to the Spring Budget from Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK: Today, the Government has shown a more nuanced view on how fiscal policy can... Read more
8th March 2023
Today, 8th March 2023, is International Women’s Day, with a theme this year of ‘Embrace Equity’, and we are exploring the importance of the language that supports our actions in... Read more
8th March 2023
It’s International Women’s Day, and what a great day to be exploring ‘equity’ as this year’s theme. I’m challenged when given this topic as I want to be really positive... Read more
22nd December 2022
As we approach the 'Big Day', the team at BSSEC CIC would like to thank everyone for their support through this year.We've seen a few changes, shared lots of sector... Read more
17th November 2022
Why is it important to have a Social Enterprise Day? In fact, we have a global Social Enterprise Day on the 17th November where, not only in the UK but across... Read more
2nd November 2022
Our 2022 Roundtable Series has explored various themes of interest, all relating back to stimulating and developing eco-systems to enable the growth of the regional social economy. The September 2022... Read more
7th September 2022
In the new Cabinet Office re-shuffle following Liz Truss' appointment to leader of the Conservative Party and thereby becoming the new Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP has... Read more
15th August 2022
More than 16,000 Birmingham Games 2022 sports items are being made available to social enterprises, sports clubs, community groups and Not-For-Profit organisations in the West Midlands. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth... Read more
11th August 2022
Further to our earlier post, BSSEC Talking Collaboration and Clusters, in which we introduced the idea of facilitated roundtable discussions to help promote the plans BSSEC CIC has been part of... Read more
10th August 2022
Are you a decision maker in your social enterprise, community business, cooperative or working in the public sector? Help map the process and share your ideas, concerns or experience of... Read more
21st June 2022
Shared on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority: UK SPF for at Risk Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations As set out in the UKSPF prospectus, the initial focus of... Read more
15th June 2022
Nuneaton Signs is a social enterprise that employs more than 28 people with disabilities. Supplying nationwide to many blue chip companies, their ethos and unique status is ideal for companies looking... Read more
7th June 2022
As you all know at BSSEC we aim to keep you in touch with National Policy and changes pertinent to the social economy and we have been informed that last... Read more
7th June 2022
The Social Enterprise UK Social Enterprise Awards 2022 are the UK’s biggest celebration of social enterprises recognising the best in the sector. They are a chance to showcase the incredible... Read more
6th June 2022
TODAY'S THE DAY!! Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs opens Birmingham’s biggest festival showcasing social enterprise... events kick off at 10am with the launch of SE TV and includes 18 events over 5 days.... a social... Read more
25th May 2022
Birmingham's biggest festival showcasing social enterprise is coming 6th-10th of June and you can be part of it! Join Social Enterprise Drive to START a social enterprise, SCALE your business... Read more
12th May 2022
In our earlier posts, we have been examining the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Growing the Social Economy in the WMCA area: A Framework for Action, the document that underpins WMCA’s... Read more
5th May 2022
Social Enterprise Drive 2022 is a week of diverse events celebrating social enterprises in Birmingham and beyond, annually facilitated by social enterprise development organisation, iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs). Taking place... Read more1st April 2022
During 2019/20, a Social Economy Task Force made up of social sector practitioners and experts from across the region was convened by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), tasked with helping... Read more
17th March 2022
Capturing Social Enterprise 2022: Entry Now Open! What does social enterprise resilience mean to you? Social enterprises work everywhere creating social impact. This is an opportunity to tell your story and... Read moreCopyright 2025. All rights reserved by BSSEC CIC.