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We’d like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Did you know that a change in circumstances can make someone eligible for Pension Credit (eg, bereavement / marriage / divorce / change in health or disability or becoming a carer)❓ 👀 So even if someone has applied before and did not qualify, it may be worth another look👇1/2

This is interesting and begs the question how was it so over estimated in the first place, and then perhaps - is there a need to pause the fire sale etc. Historic equal pay deal struck between Birmingham City Council and unions - Birmingham Live

Looking to apply for our funding for specialist #SmallButVital charities but want some extra support and guidance? We have a number of ways to help you including: ✅webinar ✅check eligibility with our quiz ✅chat with our team Find out more on website

Some news for the VCFSE in Solihull. The infrastructure contract has gone to…

Delighted to have this funding approved and open to applications again. It's proved a really successful programme for @thesocialinvest, increasing % of investment to black & minority-led organisations from 4% to near 30% https://t.co/2Ydsj2Ml9c #socinv #impinv #socent #charity

Join us at our Energy Cafe TOMORROW for free energy advice and tips on saving on gas & electricity bills! 🕧 10am-12pm 📍 Witton Lakes Eco Hub, Off Faulkners Farm Drive, Birmingham B23 7XX Get help with debt, saving energy, or talking to providers!💡 #Erdington #EnergySaving

Sad News as GMCVO goes into administration. we're losing count of the smaller ones that have gone recently. High-profile infrastructure charity cuts half its staff in ‘shock’ insolvency

There was a bit of a shindig the other day down there in the Big Smoke. The #SocEntAwards24 winners have been named. Congrats to all. see here https://t.co/1syqrZLHAX

In case you were wondering. Yes, we are on Blue Sky, so why not pop over and give us a follow. @dise-cic.bsky.social It would be nice to have a few more connections on that platform. We’ll be using it more than this one in the New Year.

Heading off to attend @SASSbirmingham AGM. Followed by a Board meeting. Hope there’s some mince pies. Is it too early for mince pies?

Great to see so many impactful social enterprises in one room at the Social Economy Drive Gala Dinner and Awards last night. Congratulations to all the winners.

Full room at the social economy showcase. Lots to learn, and people to meet.

It’s Social Enterprise Day today and we’re off to the Social Enterprise Drive (SED) showcase conference, at Millennium Point Birmingham. Looking forward to connecting with old and new movers and shakers in the #socent world. Will you be there? https://t.co/7TNfiq4xpa

Just in case you missed it it’s tomorrow (21st) 😂

Here’s the lineup for tomorrow’s #socent showcase conference tomorrow at Millennium Point Birmingham tomorrow. Still a few tickets available https://t.co/RSyDXWdhc8

Great to join the Handsworth Social Enterprise Boost - a Dragons Den style event where local enterprises pitch their idea with the hope of being awarded £1K to grow their project. Hosted by @LegacyWM1 who are the local Handsworth clusters lead 🏆 #SED2024 @BSSEC_CIC @WestMids_CA

Showcase - Conference & Exhibition, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and impact in the social economy. 📅 Date: 21st November 2024 🕘 Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Venue: Millennium Point, Birmingham Secure your place today by registering here: https://t.co/0UIUoM0Kjl

Well woken up to a bit of snow, but now heading off to @LegacyWM1 for the pitching event where three #socents could win £1k to get their ideas off the ground. Part of #socialenterprisedrive #SED