WISE (Women in Social Enterprise) is a newly formed group to support women in social enterprise to provide networking opportunities for like minded women. WISE was devised with the aim of supporting and promoting the role of women who are involved in or developing social enterprise activities.
By getting together a group of high profile women in the social enterprise arena, we will raise and debate issues that will help us to offer the best in social enterprise support to established and developing enterprises.
Greener Business Workshops»
Brigit Strawbridge will be running a workshop on the 24th & 25th March for Businesses in Worcester
Everyday Green Workshops»
Brigit Strawbridge announces two new dates for the Everyday Green Workshops held at The Fold in Bransford
Heavenly Quest open as Community Interest Company»
Pauline and Debbie start a Social Enterprise in the form of a shop selling recycled items. Profits from the shop will be used to help local people train in beauty and alternative therapies
Midwest Rural Enterprise launch new Social Enterprise DVD»
Midwest Rural Enterprise have launched a new Social Enterprise DVD to help people get a better understanding of Social Enterprise.
Meet Strictly Come Dancing Star - Karen Hardy»
Karen Hardy has agreed to be guest speaker at The Enterprising Women's 5th Annual Conference on the 18th November at Worcester Race Course
Japanese Students visit WISE women»
Clare and Margaret from WISE facilitated a group visit from 8 Japanese students who are looking into how Social Enterprise is helping rural communties.
Social Enterprise saves village shop»
Bishops Frome in Herefordshire took action when their village shop and post office closed down. Within 4 weeks they had a new Shop run as a Social Enterprise
WISE at The Fold»
On Tuesday 9th June Women in Social Enterprise held a special evening of fun and laughter at The Fold in Bransford.
Midwest Rural Social Enterprise Video»
Women in Social Enterprise are taking part in a new film that is being produced by Midwest Rural Enterprise CIC. The DVD will help people to understand Social Enterprise and how to run one successfully.