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Early Autumn news update

We're proud to be one of the Social Business Wales Awards and Conference sponsors!

The Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024 is a two day event taking place at Venue Cymru Llandudno on the 1st and 2nd of October. We’ll be there and we’re looking forward to hearing more about the incredible projects and businesses that have made it through.

The fifteen awards finalists, three each in five categories, have now been announced - we're delighted to sponsor the category for 'Social Enterprise building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice'.

Social justice is fundamental to the social enterprise movement. The winner of this category will show clearly how they’re building inclusion and demonstrate the impact of their work on their target community. They will display a unique approach to challenging inequalities in Wales and inspire other organisations to improve their commitments to diversity and inclusion.

Find out more and book your seats here.

Fairtrade Fortnight and Heritage Open Days

Are you getting involved in either Fairtrade Fortnight, or Heritage Open Days - or both?

We'd love to promote your involvement on your website and across our social media platforms.

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from the 9th to the 22nd of September, with the theme Be The Change
Heritage Open Days are taking place across the UK from the 6th to the 15th of September.

Email Tim and tell us who you are, the name of your organisation, and what you're doing - and please attach a picture we can use to go with the story. We'll then share and show off your great work.

Great British Energy

Last month, the work to set up GB Energy began.

One of the first priorities of GB Energy will be to massively scale up community energy. Energy owned by your community, powering your community, creating profit for your community.

Find out more here.

Thank you to Sukhdev

Thank you to Sukhdev Johal of Clapton Community Football Club for presenting at our AGM in June. His presentation was fascinating - Clapton FC are a 100% fan-owned football in East London, and we've been incredibly proud to support them as they bring their ground, and club, to life.

We've uploaded Sukhdev's presentation to our YouTube channel - take a look here.

Access to Funding and Finance workshop

Are you seeking guidance on how to secure funding or finance? Unsure if this is the right move for you? Not sure about the different products and terms?

Join B&NES workshop on the 8th of October in Bath, for answers to these questions and help you gain better access to funding and finance.

Our Business Develeopment Manager Tim will be part of a Panel Discussion, and will be around during the breakout sessions that follow. Find out more and book here.

Hot off the press

Our friends at the Co-op Foundation share tips from young people on hosting youth-led events
Were you at the Stir to Action Festival? Photos from the event are out now.
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The Credit Union Sector hits record income for 2023

Events coming up

23rd October: Register now for Plunkett UK's National Community Business Conference to hear from expert panels, and inspirational community business voices in every session.
12th and 13th November: Book now for Locality Convention '24 to be part of the biggest community sector event of the year.
20th November: Bookings are open for the ever popular Practitioners Forum, Cooperative UK's flagship training and development event.

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