New DISE contract

Development in Social Enterprise (DISE), the business support provider for the Community Enterprise for Success (CEFS) programme, has been contracted to support the management of Solihull Enterprise Centre on an interim basis. This will involve providing front of...

£150m Endowed to Power to Change

Power to Change announced yesterday (22/01/2015) that is has now received £150m endowment from the Big Lottery to support the development and sustainability of community businesses. The funding is endowed to the independent trust who will managed the funding....

Freelance consultancy – Fundraising Manager

Jericho Foundatiion, along with four other voluntary sector organisations, has identified a building from which they wish to deliver a holistic package of support services to marginalised communities in inner city Birmingham. Jericho now wishes to identify a...

Impact Readiness Fund

A quick post before we sign off for the Christmas break. Are you a social venture that aims to seek investment or new contracts? Would improving and demonstrating your social impact help you to get there? If the answer’s yes then you may want to have a look at the...
Social Enterprise West Midlands Awards 2014

Social Enterprise West Midlands Awards 2014

Being a social enterprise business support organisation we were pleased to sponsor Social Enterprise West Midlands SE Passion award this year. The SE Passion Award was one which we picked as it recognises young people who are making great leaps in social enterprise....

Have you seen TV ads for the Employment Allowance?

The Employment Allowance has been open for claims since 6 April this year, however, not many employers are aware of it. The scheme enables employers to reduce the amount of National Insurance contributions (NICs) they pay for their employees by up to £2,000. Social...