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Starting a Business Can Feel Lonely. In Birmingham, It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Starting a Business Can Feel Lonely. In Birmingham, It Doesn’t Have To Be.

by Shania Edwards | Jul 14, 2026 | News

A Room Full of People Who Get It There is a particular kind of nervousness that comes with the very first steps of starting a business. The idea that keeps you up at night. The question of where to even begin. The quiet worry that you might be the only one who...
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. Their Families Are Serving Time Too.

by Shania Edwards | Jul 14, 2026 | News

What Happens to the Family Left Behind When someone is arrested, sentenced or sent to custody, the story that gets told is usually about them. What rarely gets told is what happens to everyone left standing outside the prison gates. The partner who now has to explain...
iSE Showcases Women Leading Social Impact at International Women’s Day Conference & Expo

iSE Showcases Women Leading Social Impact at International Women’s Day Conference & Expo

by Shania Edwards | Mar 31, 2026 | News

iSE was proud to take part in this year’s International Women’s Day Conference & Expo as both a sponsor and active contributor, joining a full day dedicated to celebrating women’s leadership, enterprise, and impact across the West Midlands. From early morning...
How Neighbours Are Beating Rising Bills (and Winning for the Planet)

How Neighbours Are Beating Rising Bills (and Winning for the Planet)

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...
Building Bridges Across Borders: Groundwork Mishima’s Visit to Birmingham

Building Bridges Across Borders: Groundwork Mishima’s Visit to Birmingham

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...

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