by Shania Edwards | Jan 29, 2026 | News
A Moment That Meant Something On 28th January, inside NatWest Accelerator Birmingham, we gathered not to pitch, rush or perform…but to pause. Lunch With the Winners was a chance to reconnect after the Social Economy Drive 2025, to sit alongside the people doing...
by Shania Edwards | Jan 13, 2026 | News
At iSE, we are proud to spotlight the achievements of people who started their journey with us and continue to make a lasting contribution to the social economy. One of those people is Dr Birgit Kehrer, founder and CEO of ChangeKitchen CIC. Birgit has recently been...
by Shania Edwards | Jul 23, 2025 | News
The West Midlands is entering a bold new era of growth, with a £17 billion plan that promises 100,000 new jobs, better transport and stronger communities. At the heart of this vision? The people and places powering the social economy. How the West Midlands Growth Plan...
by Shania Edwards | May 19, 2025 | News
Creating Healthier Workplaces in the West Midlands With around 650 employers already enrolled, the Thrive at Work scheme, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is making a quiet but impactful impact on how businesses approach wellbeing. With large...
by Shania Edwards | Jan 12, 2025 | News
More than 43,000 individuals across the West Midlands have gained essential job skills over the last eight months, providing them with the tools needed for future facing industries like digital, data, and AI. This initiative also supports the green transition,...
