Growing social value in the private, public and third sectors

18th – 22nd November

Social Economy Drive is a week long series of events designed to celebrate, promote and connect those organisations that exist to improve disadvantaged communities, support disadvantaged people and address social or environmental issues.

Social Economy Organisations include Social Enterprise, Co-operatives, Community owned businesses, Private Sector Organisations with a Social Mission, Charity trading arms and more.

Event Highlights

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Launch Breakfast Event

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Local Satellite Events

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Social Economy Showcase Conference & Expo

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Social Economy Awards

RUN YOUR OWN EVENT

Are you involved in the Social Economy and want to get involved?

We are looking for individuals and organisations that want to host a Satellite Event as part of this year’s Social Economy Drive. If you’ve got an idea for an event, we’d love to hear from you!

SOCIAL ECONOMY AWARDS

Are you a Social Economy Organisation or does your organisation support the Social Economy?

Enter the Social Economy Awards, an opportunity to celebrate, promote and recognise those organisations making a different in our society, applications welcome from Corporate Organisations, Public Bodies, and Social Economy organisations.

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Sponsors & Partners

Social Economy Drive is a Social Enterprise Initiative, building on 10 successful years of annual events and activities celebrating the power of social enterprise, community businesses and the social economy in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Corporate & Organisations

Boost brand awareness

Enhance your CSR profile

Engage with impact-driven, talents, and individuals

Explore partnership, collaborations, and business opportunities

Public

Connect with social enterprises and public bodies

Enhance your professional skills through key discussions

Gain insights to sustainable innovations and resources

Meet various impact-makers and mentors from Non-profit sector

Join the event – contact us today to drive change together!

Reach out today, and let’s work together to create a world where business is a force for good, one enterprise at a time.