18th November 2023
Firstly, yes it does! But why, or how, has Social Economy Drive 2023 made a difference? An incredible week, and a first for the West Midlands, the social economy has... Read more
19th October 2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) Group and other key stakeholders hosted an in-person Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Meet the Buyer Event in Birmingham on Tuesday 16th November 2023, 10am... Read more
19th October 2023
Birmingham Awards 2023 - a reflection on how social enterprise is becoming a mainstream option and contributing to the growth of the regional social economy. The Birmingham Awards, now in... Read more
8th October 2023
How exciting is this – first sight of the initial #SED2023 Programme! This year the social enterprise sector comes together with third sector, community organisations, private businesses, and public sector in an incredible week... Read more
7th October 2023
The first West Midlands Social Economy FORUM event, hosted in September and facilitated by BSSEC CIC Director Sarah Beaumont, was a lively and highly productive discussion with lots of valuable input... Read more
6th September 2023
We're excited to announce our new knowledge network, The Social Economy FORUM, supported by West Midlands Combined Authority and facilitated by BSSEC CIC. The Social Economy FORUM is a knowledge exchange network for and to directly benefit social economy organisations. The forum will... Read more
2nd September 2023
For a decade now, Initiative for Social Enterprise (iSE CIC), has brilliantly facilitated an annual Social Enterprise Drive – a series of events bringing together and promoting the Social Enterprise... Read more
14th August 2023
We're encouraging social enterprises across the West Midlands to 'change things up this Christmas' with this SEUK Christmas gift guide opportunity... READ ON! ... and TAKE ACTION by this Friday,... Read more
5th July 2023
We have much to learn from the recent Department for Transport targeting of SME’s for improvement of business opportunities for SME’s. DfT actions for improving business opportunities for SMEs Their... Read more
21st June 2023
Bi-monthly, I’m invited to attend (with other national and regional VCSE sector agencies) the VCSE Advisory Group hosted by Claire Dove. It is always interesting and from this month we... Read more
30th May 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… Read more
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
23rd May 2023
If you haven’t already, please take part in the State of Social Enterprise survey, run by our friends at Social Enterprise UK, which closes on 6 April. 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
31st March 2023
State of Social Enterprise Survey closes on 6th April 2023. If you haven’t already, please take part in the State of Social Enterprise survey, run by our friends at Social... 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
7th March 2023
Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts to be used to support people to get out of... Read more
7th March 2023
Businesses in the West Midlands that struggle to access finance from high street lenders are set to benefit from a £4million funding package thanks to a unique partnership between three... 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
2nd December 2022
BSSEC CIC is sharing three varied, key national initiatives that support social economy growth across the UK. West Midlands organisations are encouraged to consider how to engage with these opportunities... Read moreCopyright 2023. All rights reserved by BSSEC CIC.