BSSEC CIC: Standing Together
8th August 2024
As a social enterprise working to strengthen the social economy across the West Midlands, we're mindful that many of the social businesses within our network are being challenged in many... Read more
8th August 2024
As a social enterprise working to strengthen the social economy across the West Midlands, we're mindful that many of the social businesses within our network are being challenged in many... Read more
5th July 2024
Today sees a new Prime Minster in No.10 and a new Government taking the political reins, and, regardless of political leanings, we share our congratulations to those now shouldering the... Read more
7th March 2024
Yesterday the Chancellor announced the Spring Budget in Parliament, the last ahead of the much anticipated General Election later this year. Here we share a quick round up from key... 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
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
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
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
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 more
18th November 2022
Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK, has shared the following response to the Autumn Statement said: The Chancellor spoke of the resilience and inventiveness of the British people,... 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
5th September 2022
Peter Holbrook CBE, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise UK, shares an open letter following the announcement of Liz Truss as leader of the The Conservative Party... "Liz Truss’ appointment as Prime Minister comes at... Read more
18th July 2022
A public consultation opened on Saturday 16th July 2022 about how £738 million of dormant assets should be spent in England, potentially putting at risk the future flow of millions... Read more
1st July 2022
WELCOME TO OUR GUEST BLOG FROM EMILY DARKO Emily is Director of Research at Social Enterprise UK Through our work at BSSEC CIC, we are aware of the importance 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
9th June 2022
Dormant assets could unlock £1b to boost social enterprise and level up communities Social Enterprise UK and Big Society Capital are among a coalition of organisations promoting the Community Enterprise Growth Plan, described... 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
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 more17th February 2022
For some time now Sarah Beaumont has sat as a member of the VCSE Advisory Group convened by the government's Crown Representative for the VCSE, Claire Dove CBE. This group... Read more14th October 2021
In 2009 Social Enterprise UK carried out its first state of the sector survey and with each passing survey these exercises have become more sophisticated and arguably more valuable. The... Read more20th July 2021
Five years ago SEUK established an ambitious Buy Social Corporate Challenge. It was launched to considerable fanfare in Downing Street, with seven founding corporate partners committing to open up their... Read moreCopyright 2024. All rights reserved by BSSEC CIC.