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Have you heard about our investment readiness workshops?

They’re not just about deciding whether social investment is right for you – they’re about giving you the time, space and support to properly explore it.⁠

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One message stands out in the midterm review of the #SocialEconomy Action Plan: the growing recognition of social economy actors for their role in advancing circularity. To close existing gaps, this recognition must now translate into concrete policy changes.

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Example of the third leg, civic communities, for rebalancing society
Exploring the innovative landscape of the New Social Economy with insights from Henry Mintzberg. #SocialEconomy #Cooperatives

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These Kansas City students run a credit union from inside their high school. Yes, with real money Instead of getting financial advice from social media, students at Winnetonka High School take charge of a real-life credit union. They learn how to manage money, open accounts and make transactions w...

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😊 Today is the International Day of Happiness. At a time of global uncertainty and discouragement, we believe it is important to celebrate it, and the social economy has many reasons to do so! 👇

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Speaker spotlight: Dinesh Patel

Join us on 25 March to hear from Dinesh on building income through employability, social enterprise and inclusive recruitment.

📍 Provision House, Dudley
⏰ 11:00–12:30

Email: jakira.khanam@bssec.org.uk to join.

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RREUSE and its partners from the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement addressed a letter to the European Commission, outlining key priorities for a #PublicProcurementAct that supports the #SocialEconomy and quality jobs. 👉️ buff.ly/637a1J0

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This edition celebrates women leading social enterprises across the West Midlands and shares funding, learning and event opportunities for organisations working for community benefit.

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Women Leading Social Enterprises in the West Midlands Celebrating female social entrepreneurs across the West Midlands this International Women’s Day. Meet inspiring leaders building community, opportunity and impact through social enterprise.

Women are playing a vital role in shaping the social economy across the West Midlands.

For #InternationalWomensDay we’re highlighting three inspiring leaders making a difference through social enterprise.

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Social Economy of Food | Podcast Episode on RSS.com This episode explores how the economies of food systems might be re-thought and reoriented towards creating integrated value exchanges beyond just the financial kind. Sharing, gifting, and informal ec...

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Our January Social Economy Forum explored how we can better support women-led social enterprises.

Thanks to SWEDA and our inspiring speakers.

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Next Forum: 25 March in Dudley, focusing on trading for impact.

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Our latest BSSEC newsletter is out 📩
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From refurbished bikes to rebuilt communities: Social economy in Coventry and Warwickshire A visit to CWCDA shows how social economy clusters are driving community impact in Coventry and Warwickshire, from co-operative development to the Bike Project tackling travel poverty.

Jakira’s latest Cluster Spotlight visits CWCDA in Coventry & Warwickshire, meeting Mandy and Tim, and exploring how co-operative support, partnerships and the Bike Project are growing the social economy from the ground up 🚲

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