SWEDA

10/03/2026

Are you a business based in Sandwell?
Have you been operating for more than 12 months, and looking for support to grow further?
SWEDA can help with social media, marketing, websites, funding and much more.
For fully funded support that will help you overcome your barriers, complete the registration form below and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how we can support you further.
👉 www.sweda.org.uk/video

09/12/2025

SWEDA are proud to be one of the Community Hubs working in Partnership with Black Country Housing Group supporting businesses in our local areas.

Mayor Richard Parker expands community business hubs, giving diverse entrepreneurs funding, advice and opportunities to grow, create jobs and boost the WM economy.

04/12/2025

🚨 Protect Your Business Online! 🚨

Working with Black Country Housing Group, we are excited to announce this Cyber Security Workshop at The Savoy Centre in Netherton.

Aimed at businesses who have been operating for over 12 months and based in Netherton, Dudley this workshop will give you the skills needed to ensure you have the knowledge around Cyber Security.

Cyber threats are on the rise, and small businesses and sole traders are often the most vulnerable. Are you confident your business is secure?
Join our in-person Cyber Security Workshop, delivered by the The Cyber Resilience Centre for West Midlands and gain practical skills to:

✅ Spot cyber threats before they become problems
✅ Protect your data and your customers
✅ Build confidence in your online security

Join us here at The Savoy Centre on Wednesday 17th December 2025 between 10am and 1pm for this workshop, which is ideal for small business owners, sole traders, and anyone looking to safeguard themselves and their business online.

Refreshments are provided

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and take control of your digital safety!

Book via this link to secure your space

Stay cyber-secure! Discover easy, effective ways to protect your business online in our practical cyber security workshop.

03/12/2025

🥗 You’re Invited: Networking Lunch at the Savoy Centre!
Join us on Wednesday 10th December 2025, 12pm–2pm at our new Business Hub, Savoy Centre, Netherton for a relaxed networking lunch.
Enjoy:
✅ Free lunch
✅ Opportunities to meet new contacts
✅ Chance to build collaborations and connections
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional, this is the perfect way to expand your network and share ideas.
Spaces are limited—reserve your free spot today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975766340310?aff=oddtdtcreator

Black Country Housing Group (BCHG)
West Midlands Combined Authority
Dudley CVS

Join us for a vibrant lunchtime of networking, learning and support @ The Savoy Centre Business Hub-designed to help local businesses thrive

01/12/2025

SWEDA are working in Partnership with Black Country Housing Group for the Community Led Business Support project and are having a business networking session at The Savoy Centre, on Wednesday 10th December 2025 between 12pm and 2pm and we would love you to be part of it.

This is your chance to meet other in the local area, make new connections and collaborations.
With and refreshments also provided completely there's nothing to loose!

To register on the link below :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975766340310?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a vibrant lunchtime of networking, learning and support @ The Savoy Centre Business Hub-designed to help local businesses thrive

01/12/2025

This is an amazing event to raise funds for Heartlands Hospital Cancer Appeal. Click the link for tickets.

Please share.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-festive-gala-2025-tickets-1897001575779?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android

28/11/2025

Last night we had our first event here at SWEDA.

It was a really great event and we got to hear from Fiona Allan from Fiona Allan Nutrition and Mavis Coffie from Yahweh Housing Ltd and their business journeys.

Everyone made great connections and saw the start of some collaborations being formed.

Our next event is on Thursday 26th February 2026!

Save the date and further details will follow....

Fiona Allan Nutrition

27/11/2025

We are excited to announce we will be hosting
Black Country Chamber of Commerce's
Sandwell Means Business networking event,
next Wednesday 3rd December 2025 between
10am and 12:30pm

This is your chance to meet other Sandwell businesses, network and really bang the drum for Sandwell & The Black Country, so let's take the time to celebrate and shout about all the great things going on in the region!

Hear from what support is available at SWEDA & also from Lucy Cashmore MIRP CertRP (FREC)

Feel free to wear your favourite 🎄🎄Festive Christmas Jumper🎄🎄

If you are a Chamber member register via this link https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events-training/03122025/sandwell-means-business/

24/11/2025

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22/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr Monna Khurana, Purple Mind CIC. Dr Monna Khurana was the winner of the Social Enterprise of the Year 2025 Award at the Social Economy Drive Awards on Thursday 20th November 2025. Well done from everyone at SWEDA.

Purple Mind Community Services

21/11/2025

As part of Social Economy Week SWEDA hosted a Connect & Collaborate networking event at West Bromwich Town Hall. Big thank you to all our amazing speakers and to everyone who attended earlier this week. Our team at SWEDA (in photo) really appreciated all the positive feedback.

West Midlands Combined Authority
Sandwell
The National Lottery Community Fund