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We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Community & Social Impact Champion Award at the @businessleader South West Awards 2024. The winners will be announced on 19 September at Aerospace Bristol. Read more here: https://t.co/GLk31vuwmI #BLA24

On Weds 3 July, our chief exec Ed Rowberry will speak at the next Bristol Innovation Breakfast at @Future_Space_ It's a great chance to learn about sustainable finance and see the facilities and businesses at Future Space on UWE's campus. Register here:

Join the Social Economy West Mentoring Programme and be paired with an experienced social entrepreneur or business professional. Deadline for applications: June 28, 2024. Register: https://t.co/lgdLG3RTxW

Baby Bank Network provides essential baby items to families living in poverty, supporting between 40 and 70 families a week across Bristol. With help from the Local Access Programme, it has a new site in the Sparks building, a new CEO and plans to support the wider community.

Curious about scaling your organisation? Join our session on Monday, 3 June, 12:30-14:00 to explore impact, value, and sustainability in growth. Assess your organisation’s scalability. Register now: https://t.co/WtNC1ka1ao #CIC #SocialEnterprise #SocialEconomy #SocialEconomyWest

Today, BBRC was announced as winner of the Most Pioneering Place-Based Impact Investment Organisation 2024 as part of the Ethical Finance Awards (EFA). @wandfmagazine and the EFA praise organisations working hard on social responsibility in finance.

Theo sharing more about the latest impact report, with £287 million of lending, a record year, showing how CDFIs are meeting gaps in finance. And £3.3bn over the last 20 years to 850k customers. Read our impact report https://t.co/ISo1m16TEa #CDFIs #RipplesToWaves #SocialImpact

The BBRC managed Bristol Local Access Programme (LAP) has appointed Sally Britton as its new chair. The LAP supports social enterprises in Bristol, and recently received more funding, injecting a further £1.3m into the sector. Full story here:

🌟 We were in #Bristol last Friday, visiting @boomsatsuma with @ThangamMP alongside @BristolBathRCap and @si_access 🌱 It was great to meet the staff and share insights on the important role of social impact investing, both in empowering local communities and channelling private

We are delighted our Chief Exec Ed Rowberry will be speaking at the Westminster Social Policy Forum on the 21 June. Discussions will focus on the next steps for the Western Gateway, and ambitions for its partnership with BBRC. Book here: https://t.co/xniTWxKeyu @wfpevents

Great evening at @BusinessNewsSW first ever South West Leaders Awards. We're delighted that our CEO Ed Rowberry was announced Transformational Leader of the Year 🎉 Well done to all the winners & nominees! https://t.co/WsGvVd2KjF

Residents in the new Elderberry Walk development in Southmead have been sharing feedback on how they feel about their new homes. A recent tenant survey carried out by @WiseLivingHomes, who manages BBRC's properties, revealed a host of positive comments. https://t.co/olt60CWhFU

BBRC has invested £55k to support alternative education provider Urban Pursuit. This means a new operating base, new vocational training courses, and more 'adventure curriculum' with sports and mentoring to support young people struggling with school. https://t.co/VSaI0ToIok

In a project that aims paves the way for future affordable housing schemes in Bristol, @WBD_UK has advised @BristolBathRCap on a unique partnership to provide new quality housing for Ukrainian refugees 🏡 Want more information on the housing scheme? 👉

A programme created to develop stronger and more sustainable social enterprises in Bristol is poised to launch a second round of funding and support, injecting a further £1.3 million into the sector over the next 12 months. - with @BristolBathRCap https://t.co/EUCnLTzaPe

The City Funds investment fund has been evaluated by @TheGood_Economy The report found that City Funds has a unique governance structure that bridges the local authority and private investment to tackle inequality and city-wide issues. Full report here:

We're recruiting a freelance Inclusion Associate to ensure inclusion and just transition principles remain at the heart of the Mission Net Zero project. Deadline for applications 22 April. Find full details at

🚀We're calling on the next gov to introduce 4 measures to tackle pressing social issues in the UK and grow the economy through investment with sustainable and responsible returns. Read more in the FT: https://t.co/Ty4dUZtjAe #GeneralElection #BetterBritain