18 November 2024- Get Social Warwickshire- Join us to celebrate Social Economy Drive 2024

Coventry & Warwickshire CDA are proud to be hosting this FREE event to celebrate  the Social Enterprise community in Warwickshire, for this year’s Social Economy  Drive Week.

The event at Saints Community Venue, in Nuneaton will include a social enterprise market place  showcasing local CIC’s and organisations, a networking activity and a social enterprise news/funding update with special guest speakers.

Market Place – We are pleased to bring together a number of local Community Interest Companies (CIC’s) and Not-For-Profit Organisations from across Warwickshire for this event. Browse the stalls, speak to representatives and learn more about the fabulous work they do.

Networking – Connect and get to know other members of the social economy in Warwickshire, with our Matching Pairs networking activity. Meet new people, get visible and
learn about other local causes.

News / Funding Update – Hear the latest news and learn about local support and funded programmes available to members of the social economy across the region.

Special Guests – There will be an opportunity to chat with and hear from our special guests.

We do hope you will join us for our celebration. This is a free event. Light refreshments available.

The Details

• When: Monday 18 November 2024
• Where: Saints Community Venue, Nuneaton, CV11 4ED
• Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
• Tickets: Booking is required via Eventbrite – https://GetSocialWarwickshire2024.eventbrite.co.uk

Agenda

• Tea & Coffee
• Introduction by Mayor
• Carol Ingleston, Economic Development officer at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council – The social economy in Warwickshire & regenerating Nuneaton.
• The changing face of funding – CWCDA & WCAVA
• Aspire in Arts- Amina Mamoojee- The story so far, a chance to share the experiences of a local Social Enterprise
• Bedworth Civic Hall- Sam Margrave-The Story so far & working to regenerate local areas
• Matching pairs Networking
• Closing Remarks – Mandy Bygrave

SOCIAL ECONOMY DRIVE WEST MIDLANDS IS A WEEK-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE WEST MIDLAND’S VIBRANT SOCIAL ECONOMY
Starting on 18 November there will be an incredible week of showcase events across the West Midlands incorporating Social Enterprise Day 2024 on Thursday 21 NOV 2024. #SED2024 brings together 7 local authority localities bringing their social economies together for a packed programme of events, workshops and networking, all focused on bringing together stakeholders and social enterprises, commissioners and entrepreneurs who are passionate about ‘growing the regional social economy’.
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