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Starting a Business Can Feel Lonely. In Birmingham, It Doesn’t Have To Be.
Starting a business can feel like you’re figuring it out alone. At iSE, our Pre-Start Business Workshops bring West Midlands founders and social enterprises together every month, with free business advisors on hand at our Birmingham Women’s Enterprise Hub to help you take the next step.
Over 85,000 People Are in Prison in England and Wales. Their Families Are Serving Time Too.
Over 85,000 people are in prison in England and Wales and every one of them leaves a family navigating a system that wasn’t built with them in mind. Meet Himaya Haven CIC, the Birmingham based organisation and iSE Women’s Enterprise Hub tenant supporting ethnic minority families through the criminal justice system, and find out about their new CPD accredited Hidden Victims course.
Birmingham Is Building. But Are Enough People Getting the Homes They Actually Need?
New affordable housing development in Edgbaston signals progress. Here is why it matters to every community builder, social entrepreneur and changemaker in the West Midlands.
iSE Is Back With a Full Events Calendar And We Want You There
Free events, real support and a community that gets it. Here is what is coming up across the West Midlands this year.
iSE Showcases Women Leading Social Impact at International Women’s Day Conference & Expo
iSE joined the International Women’s Day Conference & Expo as both sponsor and exhibitor, contributing to a full day of connection, insight, and shared experience. Through its panel on women delivering social impact, iSE highlighted leaders driving change across communities, technology, and housing.
£50m Innovation Fund Signals Major Growth Opportunity for West Midlands Social Economy
A new £50m government-backed innovation fund is set to accelerate business growth, job creation, and investment across the West Midlands. With a focus on collaboration between research, industry, and communities, the initiative presents new opportunities for organisations contributing to social and economic impact.
Minister Visits Women’s Enterprise Hub to Spotlight Work Tackling Health Inequality in Birmingham
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Celebrating Neurodiversity in Business: An Exclusive Workshop with Maxine Laceby
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She Beasts CIC: A Space Where Real Lives Matter
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Lunch With the Winners: A Seat at the Table of Social Impact
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From Early Support to National Recognition: Celebrating Dr Birgit Kehrer of ChangeKitchen CIC
iSE proudly spotlights Dr Birgit Kehrer, founder of ChangeKitchen CIC, following her recognition as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs for 2026, celebrating a journey rooted in Birmingham and built through long-term social impact.
Where Business Meets Purpose: iSE Events 2026
iSE’s 2026 events programme brings together free workshops, online sessions and in-person gatherings designed to support people at every stage of their enterprise journey. With a focus on practical learning, wellbeing, digital skills and connection, these events offer a welcoming space to share knowledge, build confidence and stay connected throughout the year.