📅 SED25 is nearly here! 🌟 Social Economy Conference & Expo 🕤 19 Nov, 9:30–16:00 | 📍 Millennium Point, Birmingham Part of Social Economy Drive 17–21 Nov — a week celebrating the West Midlands social economy. 👉 View all events & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/social-ec... #SED25 #SocialEconomy #VCSE

Our latest Social Economy NEWS is out! ✨ SED25 spotlight, awards shortlist 📅 Events & funding 🏘️ New blog on community wealth building 👇 bssec.org.uk/what-is-comm... 📬 Sign up for future editions: bssec.org.uk/contact/ #SED2025 #VCSE #SocialEconomy #WestMidlands #CommunityBusiness

🚀 Panel Spotlight: SYSTEM Collaboration, networks & partnerships that power the social economy. 🗓 19 Nov | 📍 Millennium Point 🎟 Free event – don’t miss it! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-eco... #SED2025 #SocEnt #SocialEconomy #VCSE #WestMidlands

💥 Save the date! BSSEC x Dept for Transport Procurement Event 📅 20 Nov 2025 | 10:00–13:00 📍 Library of Birmingham Part of #SED2025, this free session brings expert insights, networking & guidance on upcoming transport projects. 👉 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/department... #SocEnt #WestMidlands

🌟 New on the BSSEC blog Legacy West Midlands is powering Handsworth’s social economy—uncovering talent, supporting new entrepreneurs & creating community-led opportunities. Read more ➜ bssec.org.uk/legacy-west-... #WestMidlandsSocialEconomy #Birmingham #SocialEconomyClusters

💡 How can Local Growth Plans deliver inclusive growth people can see & feel in their communities? Great blog from Power to Change on harnessing the #SocialEconomy to unlock local prosperity 👉 blog.bham.ac.uk/lpip/2025/08... #InclusiveGrowth #WestMidlands #FairerFuture #LocalGrowth

Inspiring interview with Charles Rapson, Social Economy Lead at WMCA, on why visibility matters and how Social Economy Drive 2025 can spotlight the region’s changemakers. 🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCpm... #SocialEconomy #WMCA #WestMidlands

📬 Our new email newsletter is out now! Featuring: – Growth Plan breakdown – Social Economy Awards news – Event & funding updates Not subscribed? Make sure you’re on our list to get it straight to your inbox. #SocialEconomy #VCFSE #WestMidlands #GrowthPlan

The new West Midlands Growth Plan could double the size of the region’s social economy. Our blog breaks down what it means for local communities and social enterprises: bssec.org.uk/west-midland... #SocialEconomy #GoodJobs #WestMidlands

Thank you to all who joined our July Social Economy FORUM in Wolverhampton! 🌱 Great turnout & inspiring insights from Dan Carins (WMCA), Josie Kelly (Access to Business) & Sabrina Ellis (NICS Wellbeing). Read the summary: bssec.org.uk/wp-content/u... #SocialEconomyForum #SocEnt #WMCA #WestMids

🌍 Great news for the West Midlands: @mayorwestmids.bsky.social has announced a shake-up in business support — boosting growth, green innovation & supply chain opportunities. A big step forward for social enterprises driving inclusive, sustainable impact. #SocialEconomy #WestMidlands #GreenGrowth

On 26 June, our Partnerships Lead Jakira Khanam attended BiTC’s Solutions for the Future in the West Midlands — with insights from WMCA, Coventry Building Society, & Coventry University. Read her reflections 👉 bssec.org.uk/importance-o...

🏆 Nominations for the Social Economy Awards 2025 are open! Let’s celebrate the amazing organisations and people making a difference across the West Midlands. 🗓 Deadline: 19 Sept 🔗 socialeconomydrive.com/awards 📖 Read more: bssec.org.uk/ise-cic-social-economy-awards-2025/ #SocialEconomyDrive

📬 Just sent: our latest Social Economy NEWS – exclusive email updates for social economy orgs in the West Midlands. This edition covers: — New investment & grant opps — Sector news & July events — Podcast picks & more 🧠 Not on the list? Send us a message to subscribe #SocialEconomy #WestMids #SocEnt

Our Social Economy FORUM summary from June is now live! 🏡 Missed the session on assets & sustainability? You can read it here: bit.ly/44JqhKr Next session: 17 July in Wolverhampton! We'll be exploring business support in the West Midlands. Check your inbox for invites or contact us to join in.

⏳ One week to go! The deadline to apply for the UK Social Enterprise Awards is 7 July. If your social enterprise is creating impact, now’s the time to shine. Celebrate your work, share your story — and get the recognition you deserve. 📣 Don’t miss out! #SocEntAwards #SocialEnterprise #WestMidlands

Great to see this open again! Let’s get some amazing West Midlands social enterprises in the spotlight 👏

The latest Social Economy NEWS just landed in inboxes 📨 — with fresh updates, events + real stories from across the West Midlands. 🧠 Roundtable reflections 📅 Free events 🚀 Social enterprise highlights 🔗 Read our latest blog: bssec.org.uk/bssec-cic-bu...

📰 Our latest Social Economy NEWS is out! Catch up on key updates, new opportunities, and stories shaping the social economy across the West Midlands. 📬 Delivered directly to inboxes 👉 Join the list: bssec.org.uk/contact/ #SocialEconomy #VCFSE #WestMids

📬 Just sent out our latest Social Economy NEWS email — packed with great opportunities and updates from across the West Midlands social economy. Not subscribed yet? Sign up now to stay in the loop. 📨 bssec.org.uk/contact/ #socent #WestMids

🗣️ Not-for-profits in the West Midlands—have your say! A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support. 🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support! 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N #VCFSE #SocialEconomy

📢 New Blog Alert! Big changes in procurement for the West Midlands. We break down the new legislation & NPPS—and what it means for VCSEs in the supply chain. 🔗 Read more: bssec.org.uk/vcse-procure... #SocialEconomy #VCFSE #Procurement #WestMidlands

🚨 SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL VALUE - report out now! Our March FORUM focused on Sustainable #SocialValue - so beyond measurement! Well worth a read #VCFSE friends! 📌 ALL SUMMARIES HERE > bssec.org.uk/resources/wm... Thanks to hosts @CW_CDA #socialeconomy #SocialEconomyFORUM #WestMids

We're excited for our Social Economy FORUM next week, kindly hosted by #Coventry & #Warwickshire #CDA! HOWEVER... this session is FULLY BOOKED!! OPEN SOURCE reports available here with SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL VALUE to follow by end March > bssec.org.uk/resources/wm... #socialeconomy #VCSE #WestMids

📰 Read all about it!! The latest *Social Economy FORUM* session summary has just been added to our #SocialEconomy RESOURCES page! bssec.org.uk/resources/wm... #VCSE #CIC #NFP #thirdsector #charity #CIO #socent #ethicalinvestment #socialinvestment #investmentforgrowth #SocialEconomyFORUM #WestMids

Join us in celebrating the achievements of women in social enterprise. Nominate a leader for the #WISE100 Awards 2025 by 16 February: www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...

[Partner post] Are you looking for a social investor in your area? Perhaps you're looking for an organisation or #fund that aligns with your values? Use @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social's investor directory to find your perfect match! www.goodfinance.org.uk/investors-ad...

Our CEO Tony Armstrong wrote to the Treasury with others from the sector, welcoming the commitment to a Community Right to Buy, and calling for it to be backed up with more community ownership funding. The letter is below. Read about the Community Right to Buy here: locality.org.uk/what-is-comm...

The Mayor has appointed more than 50 experts to help deliver his four key priorities: Jobs, Journeys, Homes and Growth. The four dedicated taskforces of experts will provide insights, challenge ideas and help make a real difference to people’s lives in the West Midlands.

Along with 22 other organisations we're backing the #DoWith campaign, calling for a shift away from ‘doing to’ communities and towards ‘doing with'. Like our Keep it Local campaign, through which commissioners are involving local communities in contracts... locality.org.uk/our-influenc...

@wolfsonfdn.bsky.social has pledged to spend more than £200m over the next five years and has retained a focus on funding building projects as part of its new strategy. FIND OUT MORE > www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/foundat... Thanks to @civilsociety.bsky.social for sharing. #VCFSE #building #grants

#HaveYouSeen👁️‍ We've been working hard behind the scenes & excited to showcase our new OUR IMPACT webpage! Reflection is always good. We're proud & committed to seeing these KPI’s evidence the value we bring to the #socialeconomy sector #ImpactYear2024 bssec.org.uk/our-impact/

🚨Public procurement is changing🚨 On 24 Feb 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. Get ready lovely #VCFSE sector!!! LINK & RESOURCES⤵️ www.gov.uk/government/c... #socialeconomy #socialvalue #socialenterprise #WestMids

ecosia.org is a social enterprise who plants trees when sponsored posts are clicked. They're based in Europe where they have much more stringent privacy laws and don't usurp your metadata for profit like google does.

Whoo hoo... we've hit our first 💯 #BlueSky #VCFSE community makers and shakers!! THANK YOU #socialeconomy #WestMidlands

Get a cuppa, check your inbox... #NEWSinBrief has dropped!! ⭐ @WestMids_CA / @SchSocEnt ⭐ @tnlcomfund.bsky.social ⭐ @powertochange_ ⭐ @ReclaimFund ⭐ @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social ⭐ #iSE_CIC ⭐ @savebirmingham ⭐ #ReCognitionCircular ⭐ @feedmycreative ⭐ @PwC_UK #Birmingham #socialeconomy

#WestMids social business boost ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS from @SchSocEnt in partnership with @WestMids_CA. A series of workshops to learn the essential skills to create stronger organisations & generate more income. INFO & BOOK > www.the-sse.org/wp-content/t... #socialeconomy

Fabulous appointment, great to see @barrowcadbury.bsky.social 😊 Welcome @cathyab.bsky.social 🙌🙌🏼🙌🏾

Good to hear from Minister for Civil Society at @access-si.bsky.social @bettersoccap.bsky.social reception - and network with lots of great #socent #charity leaders

Meet the winners of last year’s #WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise Awards and read their advice for other women in social business: immersives.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...

🙌🏼#ReBOOT2024 REFLECTIONS... Reports are out!! We are delighted to share the summary report of BSSEC CIC innovative technology event, #ReBOOT2024. ⬇️ 2 reports to download. bssec.org.uk/bssec-cic-re... #technology #innovation #VCFSE #thirdsector #socialeconomy #WestMids

This week in the Pioneers Post newsletter ✉️ 🎙️ Podcast: How Mexico's waste pickers are getting decent, green economy jobs 📅 Our newly updated roundup of social enterprise & impact investing events in 2025 🤝 How to be a brilliant social enterprise employer And more: createsend.com/t/j-D3F29894...

MidlandsEngine unveils landmark white paper to drive £20bn green energy transformation in the Midlands. - - - READ MORE / www.sustainabilitywestmidlands.org.uk/news/midland... #greenenergy #cleanenergy #energyecosystems #innovation #MidlandsEnergySecurity #netzero #WestMids

Planning your next Strategy Day? Want it to be truly impactful? Here's three top tips to take it from good to GREAT! www.bvsc.org/blog/three-t... #UpdateBlog #StrategyDay #LeadershipTips

This is what we love about the #socialeconomy sector... Support, collaboration & embedded values. Our thanks to the brilliant #socent team at @pioneerspost.bsky.social 🙌🙌🏼🙌🏾

This is great news... And includes a #communityowned pub in #Evesham 🙌🙌🏼🙌🏾

#DidYouKnow BSSEC CIC is building a community of like-minded #socialeconomy organisations here on our account? We'd really appreciate a follow or mention as we're looking to grow our connections on this social media platform, please & thank you! 🩵 FIND US | FOLLOW US | TAG US #socent #WestMids

We are hiring a part time Research Administrative Officer! www.bvsc.org/research-adm...