FUSE social enterprise programme
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
The 12 weeks FUSE social enterprise programme will take you from the ideas stage to launch and beyond through dedicated business support.
please enquire about our workshops starting soon

New Drop in service Stone Cross library to see our Navigator Simon Hackett
2024-08-05 09:30 - 11:30 | stone cross library, Beverley Rd, West Bromwich, B71 2LH
Do you live in the Hateley Heath or Stone Cross area and need help, advice or support on any matter including getting into work, self-employment, volunteering, welfare support and benefits, confidence building, training and education, housing, digital and IT Skills, health and well-being, joining outdoor activities or accessing local services.
If so, please come to our new drop-in every Monday starting from Monday 5th August from 9.30 to 11.30 at Stone Cross library to see how our Navigator Simon Hackett can help.
No appointment needed.

National Play Day Summer Event
2024-08-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Coneygre Arts Centre, Coneygre Arts Centre, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8UH, United Kingdom

Celebration of Social Enterprise: Innovation and Impact Networking Event
2024-11-19 11:30 - 14:00
Social Enterprise event 19.11.2024

UK Parliament Week – Careers in Local Government
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | B69 3DE, Sandwell MBC, Council Chambers, Freeth St, Oldbury, B69 3DE, United Kingdom
Hear from Apprentices, Graduates and Elective Cabinet Members and find out more about the careers at Sandwell MBC.

Careers event for young people (16+) and young adults (18-25 ) with disabilities
2024-11-26 10:00 - 14:00 | B71 4LF, West Bromwich Football Club, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, B71 4LF, United Kingdom

Christmas in West Bromwich 21st Dec 2024
2024-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | west Bromwich

Christmas Hours
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

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2025-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
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Self-Assessment Workshop
2025-01-06 10:00 - 12:30

Self Assessment Workshop
2025-01-08 10:00 - 12:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

Networking Event
2025-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
Times to be confirmed

Networking Workshop
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
We are excited to welcome The Entrepreneurs Trust to SWEDA to deliver this informative and interactive workshop on effective networking.
The workshop will cover:
Addressing Personal Challenges & Objectives
Setting great targets for networking triumph
Insight into the process of gaining inner clarity for outer confidence
The Networking Process and Captivating Conversations
Learning the Energy Flows for magnetic connections
For full details and to register your place please visit the Eventbrite link below.
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Cashflow Analysis and managing your budget Ebony Rebecca
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
Cashflow Analysis and managing your budget
Are you daunted by the thought of managing your budget?
Do the words cashflow bring you out in a sweat?
Then you need to attend our friendly and interactive in person workshop where we will look to dispel those fears and have you feeling more confident about managing your business cashflow.
SWEDA are looking forward to hosting this event and working in collaboration with Ebony Rebecca, the CEO of Rose Tinted Financial Services CIC (https://www.rosetintedfinancial.com)
The workshop will be held at SWEDA on Thursday 23rd January 2025 between 10am and 12pm
For more details and to secure your place, please register on the Eventbrite link below:
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https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rosetinted-financial-services
Presented by Ebony Rebecca

Business Planning Workshop
2025-01-29 10:00 - 12:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

New Year New Start – our annual Careers Event
2025-02-01 09:30 - 14:00 | B71 4LF, West Bromwich Football Club, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, B71 4LF, United Kingdom

GDPR Workshop
2025-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

Measuring Outcomes- Heidi Fisher
2025-02-12 10:00 - 13:00
Measuring outcomes and impact
Heidi fisher MBE CEO Make an impact CIC
Online Teams Meeting

Two Day Investment Readiness Programme delivered by Oxford Innovation
2025-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
We are delighted to welcome back Oxford Innovation and Advice to SWEDA to deliver their Two Day Investment Readiness Programme on Wednesday 19th February and Thursday 20th February 2025. Both workshops are between 10am and 3pm.
Just some of the fantastic feedback received from when we hosted the two-day investment readiness programme in December include:
“Just go, you will love this so much”
“This is definitely the boost that you need to get you started on the right track”
“Very informative incl. information about running a business that one does not think about”
Spaces are limited, so for more details and to secure your space, register via the Eventbrite link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1204866420899/

Public Speaking and presentation techniques by Leah Crowfoot
2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

How you can use AI in your business.
2025-03-04 10:00 - 15:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
SWEDA are looking forward to welcoming SWEDA are looking forward to welcoming QSEN Training Academy and AI Anarchy on Monday 10th March 2025 between 10am and 12:30pm for their workshop which will show you how you can use AI in your business.
Join us to
· Understand the history of AI and how it is shaping the world of business today.
· Recognize how businesses are using AI to increase productivity.
· Learn practical ways that AI can be used to enhance business operations.
· Gain hands-on experience creating AI-generated business documents (email, business letter, pitch deck, mission statement, and vision statement).
· Walk away feeling empowered, educated, and ready to incorporate AI into their business strategies.
To secure your spot call 0121 525 2558 or email sweda@sweda.org.uk or visit the Eventbrite link below. on Monday 10th March 2025 between 10am and 12:30pm for their workshop which will show you how you can use AI in your business.
Join us to
· Understand the history of AI and how it is shaping the world of business today.
· Recognize how businesses are using AI to increase productivity.
· Learn practical ways that AI can be used to enhance business operations.
· Gain hands-on experience creating AI-generated business documents (email, business letter, pitch deck, mission statement, and vision statement).
· Walk away feeling empowered, educated, and ready to incorporate AI into their business strategies.
To secure your spot call 0121 525 2558 or email sweda@sweda.org.uk or visit the Eventbrite link below.

Marketing Workshop
2025-03-05 10:00 - 12:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP

Writing Tenders and Procurement Bids- by Andrea Childs
2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
Andrea Childs, Managing Director
Klick Business Solutions – Tender Writing Support Services

Top Tips For Turning More Website Visitors Into Customers Workshop
2025-03-14 10:00 - 15:30 | SWEDA, West Bromwich, B70 8RP
Are you keen to turn your website visitors into customers?
Would you like to learn the top tricks to be able to do this?
Then this is the workshop for you.
Join us at SWEDA as we host this fantastic in person workshop on Friday 14th March 2025 between 10am and 13:30pm.
During the workshop you will learn:
How to ensure visitors land in the right place and see what they need.
How to write effective value propositions and benefit statements for conversions.
How to write and use calls to action.
The importance of the user experience, from readability to page load speed.
Designing better forms to encourage more completions.
Displaying reassurance and trust signals.
Using customer reviews and testimonials.
Persuasion tactics from scarcity and urgency to incentives.
Spaces are limited so to register call 0121 525 2558, email sweda@sweda.org.uk or register on the Eventbrite link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-tips-for-turning-more-website-visitors-into-customers-tickets-1247112249309?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

The Recovery College for the Black Country Sandwell Open Day
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
The Recovery College for the Black Country is excited to announce new open days to welcome prospective students to their life-changing courses.
These events provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about The Recovery College and how we support mental health through education and collaborative learning.
Open Days will be held across Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley.
During the open days, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Attend a short information session about the Recovery College and its offerings.
Participate in a Q&A session to address any questions or concerns.
Join a taster session led by members of the college’s facilitator team.
Enjoy provided refreshments and network with other attendees.
Kerry Wilkes, Principal of the Recovery College in the Black Country, said: “We look forward to welcoming everyone and showcasing how our educational approach can make a positive impact on mental health and well-being.”
You are welcome to join us at any of our Open Days:
Sandwell – Quayside House, B69 2RD, 9th April, 10am-12pm
Wolverhampton – 63 Waterloo Road, WV1 4QU, 16th April, 2pm-4pm
Walsall – YMCA Small Street, WS1 3PR, 24th April, 10am-12pm
Dudley – Dy1 Community Centre, DY1 1SA, 25th April, 10am-12pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Easter holidays activities
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-25
EHP April 2025 Info Sharing – Activities and Sessions for CYP & Families

The Recovery College for the Black Country Wolverhampton Open Day
2025-04-16 14:00 - 16:00
The Recovery College for the Black Country is excited to announce new open days to welcome prospective students to their life-changing courses.
These events provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about The Recovery College and how we support mental health through education and collaborative learning.
Open Days will be held across Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley.
During the open days, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Attend a short information session about the Recovery College and its offerings.
Participate in a Q&A session to address any questions or concerns.
Join a taster session led by members of the college’s facilitator team.
Enjoy provided refreshments and network with other attendees.
Kerry Wilkes, Principal of the Recovery College in the Black Country, said: “We look forward to welcoming everyone and showcasing how our educational approach can make a positive impact on mental health and well-being.”
You are welcome to join us at any of our Open Days:
Sandwell – Quayside House, B69 2RD, 9th April, 10am-12pm

Walsall – YMCA Small Street, WS1 3PR, 24th April, 10am-12pm
Dudley – Dy1 Community Centre, DY1 1SA, 25th April, 10am-12pm
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Recovery College for the Black Country Walsall Open Day
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00

Recovery College for the Black Country Dudley Open Day
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00

Sandwell Family activities May 2025
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00
Sandwell Activities May 2025
