25th April 2025
In the West Midlands, the procurement world has changed. Whether we are from the social economy, public sector, or private sector, we need to consider how we are going to... Read more
12th January 2025
We are delighted to share the summary report of BSSEC CIC’s innovative technology event, ReBOOT, as an experiential technology interchange for the social economy sector across the West Midlands. The... Read more
2nd January 2025
Forward Carers is thrilled to mark a significant milestone – ten years of empowering unpaid Carers to live fulfilling lives. Since our founding in 2014, our mission has been to... Read more
13th November 2024
Social Economy Drive starts next week, and it's looking like a fabulous week for the West Midlands region as the social economy sector comes together to achieve more! There's always... Read more
26th September 2024
Access to Business is proud to have launched Wolverhampton’s first Social Enterprise Centre in Tempest Street Wolverhampton yesterday as part of City of Wolverhampton Council Business Week. Josie Kelly, Access to... Read more
4th September 2024
The Social Economy Awards 2024, organised by iSE CIC and in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority, is an opportunity to recognise organisations delivering social value and inspiring excellence within... Read more
6th August 2024
BOOKINGS ARE OPEN | Thursday 14th November 2024, 9.30am to 1.30pm | STEAMhouse, Birmingham B4 7RQ A West Midlands ‘first of its kind’ collaboration interchange event for the VCFSE sector... Read more
3rd July 2024
GET READY FOR A RESET | With the General Election tomorrow, what lies ahead for the social business sector asks David Alcock of Anthony Collins Solicitors."Nowhere to hide: we must... Read more
8th March 2024
Let’s talk inclusion, especially today on International Women’s Day – Friday 8th March 2024. Inspire Inclusion is this years’ theme, and that’s a great place to start when we look... 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
5th March 2024
Growing the social economy, quite a task, and how and why does it need to be done? Big questions and lively discussions dominated the room at the latest BSSEC CIC... Read more
27th January 2024
Our work with West Midlands Combined Authority explores the social economy landscape, creates connections across the VCFSE sector, and shares our knowledge-mapping that in turn supports the regional social economy growth. Here, BSSEC... Read more
23rd January 2024
How important is the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise sector is in building a strong economy? At this weeks Labour and Civil Society Summit, Keir Starmer has pledged to 'reset' the... Read more
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 moreCopyright 2025. All rights reserved by BSSEC CIC.