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Transformation & Social Value Event – 5th April 2017

February 20, 2017
by Mark Ellerby
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Transformation and Social Value taking place in Birmingham on 5th April 2017 is an opportunity to hear from the charities leaders and social enterprises in the West Midlands who have embraced new technology and data to empower their organisations to work differently and demonstrate th
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RNIB and Shoosmiths offer free sight-loss at work seminars

February 08, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Do you know what the implications are for you as an employer who has a staff member affected by sight loss? Do you see the legal issues clearly? RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and Shoosmiths invites you to a free Sight Loss at Work — Seeing the Issues 
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Tech Wednesday — meet-up for women in the ‘tech for good’ sector

February 02, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Tech Wednesday is the monthly meet-up for the technology and entrepreneur community in Birmingham. The next meeting is at at 5.30pm at Innovation Birmingham on Wednesday 15th February 2017. All welcome. 5.30-6.00pm – Registration and networking 6.00-7.00pm – Talks 7.00-8.00p
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Birmingham Changing Futures Together launches with call for more partners

June 25, 2015
by Sally Edwards
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The official launch of the £10m Birmingham Changing Futures Together project on Friday 19th June was an inspiring event.  The eight year project, led by BVSC, has just reached the end of its first year and is aiming to find new and better ways to support people with multiple and compl
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Birmingham Council leader: ‘investment angels’ scheme will “recapture the spirit of business-for-social-good”

May 21, 2014
by Alun Severn
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  Further to this post, the launch event yesterday of the new investment angel group for social enterprises based in the Greater Birmingham area was a great success. This new form of investment — which combines investment angels who understand the values and ethos of the so
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John Taylor Hospice C.I.C celebrates second year as ‘independent social enterprise’

August 16, 2013
by Alun Severn
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I was fascinated to receive this news this morning. The John Taylor Hospice in Erdington is about to celebrate its second birthday as a Community Interest Company. It is the only social enterprise hospice in the UK. Established over a hundred years ago, the John Taylor Hospice became
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iSE says Digbeth-based SEs can turn their ‘clustering’ to advantage

November 16, 2012
by Alun Severn
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Business support organisation iSE believes that many social enterprises in the Digbeth/Cheapside/Highgate ‘quarter’ don’t recognise that they constitute one of the densest concentrations of SEs in the city and consequently are missing an opportunity to create busines
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‘Trust your instincts and hold your nerve’

June 27, 2012
by Alun Severn
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I’ve spent the day at iSE’s excellent Responding to Change conference, held at the splendid new Midlands Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park. Jean Jarvis, from South Shropshire Furniture Scheme was an early keynote speaker and the title of this post comes from her presentation
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The Public Services (Social Value) Bill Passed – Find Out More at BVSC 2nd March 2012

February 28, 2012
by Alun Severn
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The Public Services (Social Value) Bill passed its final stages today (28th February 2012) and looks set to be on statute books in the next few days. The new law will require public bodies including councils, for the first time, to consider the economic, social and environmental wellb
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Live from Voice 11

March 30, 2011
by Alun Severn
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Just been to look at Birmingham’s Shop for Change exhibition at Voice 11. It looks wonderful. Eight organisations are displaying their wares. We have Textiles by St Annes, iSE, Harris and Harris Accountancy, Concept Conference Centre, Citizen Enterprises, Enta, Roots HR. We̵
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All Saints Action Network hold social impact workshop in Birmingham

March 29, 2011
by Alun Severn
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All Saints Action Network in partnership with the Social Audit Network is holding ‘An Introduction to SOCIAL IMPACT MEASUREMENT’, a  half-day seminar for voluntary and community groups and social enterprises. This will take place from 9.30am – 1pm  on 21 April 2011 at the
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finditinbirmingham announces April networking event — book now!

March 24, 2011
by Alun Severn
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        How will the budget affect your business? Book now for finditinbirmingham’s April breakfast networking event – and be in the know with the UK’s leading taxation expert… Date: Thursday 07/04/2011 Time: 7:00am – 9am (registration from
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Pyjama party brings Comic Relief to Erdington

March 21, 2011
by Alun Severn
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Lakeside Nursery in Erdington embraced the spirit of Comic Relief by hosting a pyjama party for youngsters and staff – raising more than £100 for charity in the process. But there was little danger of the tots nodding off in their nightwear, with home-baked cakes, hot chocolate,
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iSE launches ‘Social Enterprise Journey’

March 11, 2011
by Alun Severn
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Are you considering setting up a social enterprise?  Wondering whether you have the drive to become a social entrepreneur? Want more information about what is involved in setting up a new social enterprise? Then iSE has just the event for you.
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