Social Investment Tax Relief

If your answer to the heading is what? Then, perhaps this is for you. Our friends over at Resonance SITR Fund are holding their first annual marketplace event on 20th June 2019 in Birmingham City Centre at the Studio. The event will bring together investors, investees...

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...

Match Trading Opportunity Open

Our friends over at the School for Social Entrepreneurs Midlands have asked us to highlight the Match Trading programme that’s now open for applications… see details: More power to community businesses, with up to £10,000 and a learning programme on offer...

Chelmsley Wood gets its chips

Chelmund’s Fish and Chips –  Chelmsley Wood gets its chips A community owned chip shop? When you say it, it seems an obvious idea! Chelmsley Wood, in north Solihull, is about to have what they believe to be the country’s first community owned chippy. It all...

To Trustee or Not to Trustee

Have you conisdered becoming a Trustee or a Non Executive Director? If you have we know charities (and social enterprises) that may value your help and support! Get in touch. 0121 667 6810 – info@disecic.org If you haven’t then have a quick read below and...