SSE Midlands Open to Applications

The Midlands School for Social Entrepreneurs is open for applications until 30th April In our opinion this is the best social enterprise start up programme around, so do apply you will not regret it. The programme starts in October 2020 (online if needs be) with...

Bigger and Better

The Cooperative Hive support programme just got bigger and better. As an approved support provider we are delighted to announce the new process is LIVE!  There are now 3 simple pathways:  Start‑up groups and recently incorporated co‑operatives > Existing...

Community Enterprise for Success

News about CEFS The Community Enterprise for Success programme, supported by Solihull Council, Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP and part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, ends on 31st March 2019. Over the course of 2.5 years, CEFS has provided...

Thinking of Starting a Social Enterprise?

School for Social Entrepreneurs (Midlands) open for applications! If you’re thinking or starting a social enterprise then look no further. Our friends over at the School for Social Entrepreneurs (Midlands) are recruiting for their next cohort now. If...

New £1m Coop Support Programme Launched Today

Firstly we’d like to say we’re extremely pleased to have been selected as a preferred supplier for business support on this new initiative and look forward to helping cooperatives develop and grow, but now what you really want to know. The Hive a new...