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
04
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.