by Shania Edwards | Oct 29, 2025 | News
On Friday 17th October, iSE marked a remarkable milestone: 25 years of driving social enterprise, innovation and inclusive economic growth across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Hosted at Trowers & Hamlins, the evening brought together generations of...
by Shania Edwards | Oct 29, 2025 | News
As the nights draw in, so does that familiar dread…the energy bill. But what if, instead of waiting for prices to rise, your street teamed up to take control of your power and cut costs by up to 30%? That’s exactly what’s happening across the UK, thanks to Energy...
by Shania Edwards | Oct 29, 2025 | News
Birmingham has always been a city of creators, doers and change makers. People with bold ideas and the courage to make things happen. At iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs), we believe those ideas deserve the right support to grow. In partnership with Business...
by Shania Edwards | Sep 1, 2025 | News
A Project for the West Midlands After lying undeveloped for more than 40 years, one of the region’s most challenging brownfield sites is set to become a thriving community. The Friar Park Urban Village in Wednesbury will deliver around 600 new homes, transforming land...
by Shania Edwards | Sep 1, 2025 | News
A Legacy of Water, a Model for the Future Mishima City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture was once celebrated as the “City of Water,” thanks to spring-fed rivers flowing directly from Mount Fuji. Over time, urbanisation and pollution put these waterways at risk. In...
by Shania Edwards | Jul 23, 2025 | News
The Jericho Foundation, winners of the 2024 Social Economy Drive Green Impact Award, are changing lives through sustainability and second chances. Watch our new video spotlighting The ReUsers and The Wood Shack where recycling meets real social change. Jericho’s Award...
