A West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, Social Economy West will support and grow the social economy in the region, helping organisations to overcome increasing demand amid the cost-of-living crisis.
It will provide charities, third sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives with the resources, expertise and guidance they need to:
Explore opportunities for growth
Effectively manage increasing demand on services
Build economic resilience and enhance environmental sustainability
Manage risk more effectively
Diversify income streams
The project is delivered in partnership with Business West and expert partners to support the social economy across the region.