It was great to see so many people from around the country at Changes UK yesterday, gathered together to celebrate with SEUK the third anniversary of the introduction of the Social Enterprise Places initiative – and learn from each others experiences. We heard from Cornwall, Devon, Digbeth, Oxford and Salford about their experiences as Social Enterprise Places. Sarah Crawley and …
Introducing EVOLVE
There is an exciting initiative taking place in the heart of Digbeth, led by Aquarius, a substance misuse charity which helps to support people overcoming the harms caused by drugs, alcohol or gambling. Aquarius is taking over the former Adam and Eve pub in Bradford Street and plans to turn it into a new social enteprise – Evolve. Evolve at …
Digbeth Cheapside and Highgate Social Enterprise Network Meeting
Come along to our next meeting on Tuesday 9th August to find out more about supply chains and funding opportunities in relation to HS2 from the perpective of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). As always, there will be a chance to network, ask for support, promote your services, make new contacts and catch up with existing …
HELP US TO HELP THE HOMELESS IN DIGBETH!
Have you noticed that the number of homeless people in Digbeth is increasing? iSE has and is keen to do something about it! CAN YOU HELP? During the first week of each month, starting in June 2016, iSE is asking people to donate items from a list of things that are really needed by the homeless people DSEQ member …
Digbeth Cheapside and Highgate Social Enterprise Network Meeting
Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday 14th June, 8.30 to 10.00 am at iSE, B12 0HJ. If you have an interest in social enterprise, why not join us? It’s free to attend and will give you a chance to mingle with likeminded people, make useful contacts and get involved in helping to boost the sector in Birmingham. We will be sharing members …
Highlights from the Digbeth, Cheapside and Highgate Social Enterprise Network Meeting
This morning’s meeting was rather special. As it took place during Birmingham’s second annual City Drive, a week of activities aiming to raise the profile of the sector and reach out beyond it, we were delighted to welcome a broader range of guests than usual. Everyone was keen to find out how they might engage with Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter, …
Digbeth, Cheapside and Highgate Social Enterprise Network Meeting
Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday 19th April and falls during Birmingham City Drive Week. To mark the occasion, we are inviting local businesses that are not social enterprises to come along to find out more about the sector and explore opportunities to work together. This is the forum through which to engage with Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter and …
Book Your Slots at Birmingham City Drive 2016!
The programme of events for Birmingham City Drive 2016, 18th to 22nd April, is now published! And there’s lots to get excited about. We’ve created a wide range of opportunities to meet and question the men and women driving the growth and development of the social enterprise sector in Birmingham. You can also shop, examine some of the issues facing …
Monday 18th April 2016
12:00 Official Launch Online – look out for an introductory message from Sarah Crawley, Chief Executive of iSE and driving force behind Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter. www.i-se.co.uk 13:00 – 16:00 Digbeth Social Enterprise Walk – a chance to visit social enterprises in the area and talk to them about their activities and experiences. Led by Gary Rogers of iSE, the Walk will …
Tuesday 19th April 2016
08:30 – 10:00 Digbeth, Cheapside and Highgate Social Enterprise Network Meeting, at iSE, B12 0HJ – we look forward to welcoming new and existing members of the Network, which aims to boost trade for social enterprises and forge valuable connections for people interested in the sector. This is the forum through which to engage with Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter and …