Creating Social Justice Through Strong Local Economies

Shaping pathways for people to access better and fairer life chances and building stronger communities.

Our Mission

To build strong local economies in neighbourhoods suffering from disadvantage and deprivation by creating better access to good jobs and careers and promoting opportunities for inclusive economic development.

Featured Programmes

Druids Heath

We are helping Druids Heath residents have a stronger voice throughout the regeneration, supporting the Resident Steering Group and providing free, independent advice.
Be Investment Ready!

We helped 15 community organisations and entrepreneurs strengthen their strategy, governance and financial sustainability, contributing to a more resilient community enterprise sector across Birmingham.
Hidden Voices to Be Heard

We are working with social housing tenants in Castle Vale and Druids Heath to create new ways for residents’ experiences and priorities to shape services and influence decisions.

Discover our programmes

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Positive engagements through the BSol I Can programme

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Local people completing Loconomy’s Pre-employment course

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Year 10 pupils coach-mentored, who are at risk of NEET

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Community organisations accessing capacity building in Birmingham

Voices of Impact

The mapping session brought together community members, grassroots groups, businesses and organisations, all sharing views about what’s going on in their areas. People talked about the positives in their communities, the barriers they face.

Asha Rage
Dream Chaser
The course demonstrated strong outcomes in confidence building and personal development with 78% reporting improved confidence, 81% increased motivation and learning, and 73% saying the course improved their overall wellness.

I-Can Training Course Survey
Ian Dudfield, Loconomy
The I Can approach created a 25% increase in NHS recruitment from the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the city. There were similar increases with applicants from BAME communities and applicants with a self-reported disability.

Conrad Parke
Birmingham Anchor Network