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Fuse — social enterprise start-up support

August 02, 2018

iSE runs a number of different FUSE social enterprise start-up programmes throughout the year. The programmes are for people who want to develop a business that is financially sustainable but also (and importantly) delivers a strong and measurable social impact. The Fuse is for social

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iSE announces FUSE social enterprise Summer Camp

June 14, 2018

iSE runs a number of different FUSE social enterprise start-up programmes throughout the year. The programmes are for people who want to develop a business that is financially sustainable but also (and importantly) delivers a strong and measurable social impact. Its Summer Camp is for

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What does a social enterprise consultant do all day?

April 04, 2018

If you have ever wondered what a social enterprise consultant does all day, there is a terrific post over on the iSE website by Elizabeth Forrester which will satisfy your curiosity. From fine-tuning business models to developing marketing strategies; from financial planning to confid

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School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands — new support & grant programme open for applications

February 20, 2018

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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Mentors play a special role in the USE IT programme — and iSE wants to recruit more

February 12, 2018

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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iSE takes on interns to map social enterprise tourism opportunities in USE IT area

January 31, 2018

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. iSE has just announced that it has n

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Social entrepreneurs and USE IT — catalysing social change in Birmingham

January 24, 2018

For the past 12 months iSE has been working on an innovative new project, USE IT! (Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together). ISE’s role in this three-year project, funded by ERDF as part of the UIA programme, is to work in Ladywood, Handsworth and Smethwick to grow the socia

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‘Thrive’ — UnLtd launches new social ventures support programme

January 22, 2018

UnLtd has just announced that it has launched a brand new UK wide, three-year Accelerator programme called ‘Thrive’. Thrive will provide 6-months of intensive support to social ventures addressing ‘Access to Employment’ and wanting to scale up quickly, with an opportunity for these so

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SURGE Growth Accelerator Programme for charities, social enterprises and social businesses

November 24, 2017

Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE) introduces a unique and powerful 3-day residential growth accelerator programme for leaders and senior managers of established charities, social enterprises and social businesses who are looking for a tailored growth plan for their enterpri

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School for Social Entrepreneurs Mids announces new FREE 40-place programme

March 15, 2017

The School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands has just announced the following: Free programme to help you start a Social Enterprise + £3,000 to get things going The School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands is looking for 40 start-up social entrepreneurs from across the West

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Jericho Foundation holds first social enterprise workshop

February 02, 2017

Richard Beard, CEO of The Jericho Foundation writes: On the 26th January 2017 The Jericho Foundation ran its very first Social Enterprise workshop aimed at connecting, equipping and empowering churches and Christian organisations with the basic knowledge and resources to engage i

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USE IT! social entrepreneurs programme launched

January 27, 2017

Just launched, the USE IT! social entrepreneurs programme is an exciting and innovative three-year scheme to create a new ‘place-based’ community of social entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals who want to help tackle poverty and social isolation in their local neighbour

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The Women’s Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook is Officially Open – Come and See Us!

November 24, 2015

by Sarah Crawley

Mariam Yate, Michelle Smith, Naomi Robinson, Sarah Crawley, Second Pedals CIC, Sir Albert Bore, The House Nannies, women in business, Women's Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook

Women across Birmingham can now take advantage of the space and business support on offer from the new Women’s Enterprise Hub in Sparkbrook. Our aim is to help women gain the confidence and skills they need to aim high and realise their full potential in business. The Hub will be man

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Roots HR extends free social sector training offer for new year — launching on Social Enterprise Day 2015

November 19, 2015

Roots HR CIC is celebrating a 6th year of social impact on Social Enterprise Day on 19th November 2015 by extending its sought-after free training for 2016 with new topics, new locations and more dates. This follows the great success of last year’s training events, all funded through

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Develop your sales, marketing and customer service strategies — free two-day workshop

October 20, 2015

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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Women & Enterprise — what’s on July, August & September 2015

July 16, 2015

Throughout the summer and into early autumn iSE and the Women & Enterprise programme have some exciting workshops for women who want to start or develop a social enterprise. 27 workshops and events, to be precise. They include: Know Your Market Spotlight! Running a Creative Busine

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Women’s Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook to open soon

July 06, 2015

Further to this post, the Women’s Enterprise Hub Sparkbrook will open soon, offering 3,260 sq ft of newly refurbished office space for women only. Located in a self-contained part of the Southside Business Centre in Ladypool Road, the Hub has 10 small business units that will accommod

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Small Business Charter/Aston Business School growth vouchers scheme

March 06, 2015

Eligible businesses have only until 31st March 2015 to apply for support under the SBS/Aston Business School Growth Vouchers scheme. The Small Business Charter Growth Vouchers Programme is a 10-module programme, designed and run by a national consortium of world-class business

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New women’s enterprise hub for Birmingham

February 24, 2015

iSE has been awarded a contract from Birmingham City Council to develop and run a new Women’s Enterprise Hub for Birmingham. The initiative is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP Growing Places Fund. The p

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Birmingham Post Growth Fund offers grants for businesses

February 20, 2015

The Birmingham Post Growth Fund, in partnership with Bournville College, is now open again for applications. The scheme, which is financed through the Regional Growth Fund, provides grant funding to help businesses grow and create sustainable new jobs. Companies can bid for grants of

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