Member News

20 May 2026

Younity Powering Communities Fund Helps Community Energy Groups Thrive

Younity’s Powering Communities Fund is back for 2026. This year, community energy groups can apply for up to £5,000 to…

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13 May 2026

SHAP Named Finalist at the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026

SHAP named finalist for the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2026 in the Collaboration of the Year: Midlands and Wales category,…

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6 May 2026

Community share offer launched for Lichfield Leisure Centre solar project

Staffordshire Community Energy has launched a new community share offer this week, allowing individuals and organisations to invest in the…

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22 Apr 2026

Aston University starts work on new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre

Aston University has started work on the first project in their 2025-30 Climate Action & Carbon Management Plan in the form of their new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre.

General News / Member News

8 Apr 2026

New Birmingham Device Bank Launched to Tackle Device Poverty

BVSC and ReCogniton Circular isn partnership are announcing a new initiative aimed ending device poverty across Birmingham has launched. Helping…

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31 Mar 2026

City Nature Challenge: Events in Coventry

Coventry University, councils, parks, and wildlife organisations across the West Midlands work together to promote biodiversity engagement, as part of…

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20 Mar 2026

Uni Smart Solutions support college to save energy!

Uni Smart Solutions have provided a managed lighting service to Halesowen College which has saved them considerable costs and carbon…

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16 Mar 2026

sben celebrates 1,000 members!

Staffordshire Business and Environment Network (sben) has reached an amazing milestone as it welcomes its one-thousandth member! SWM is a…

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12 Mar 2026

Free CPD accredited Circular Economy Literacy Training available

The West Midlands Combined Authority has released new CPD accredited training on Circular Economy Literacy which is freely available

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25 Feb 2026

Climate Resilient Stratford-on-Avon

Businesses, town and parish councils and community groups based in Stratford-on-Avon are eligible for a free climate adaptation plan and…

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25 Feb 2026

SHAP Launches Retrofit Success Guide

A new series of practical retrofit delivery resources has been launched by Sustainable Housing Action Partnership (SHAP), bringing together experience…

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18 Feb 2026

Kahawa Roots LTD Hiring Traceability Platform Developer Interns

SWM Members Portal will soon be open for posting jobs, from career climbing to entry level and internships – the…

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11 Feb 2026

Accelar and GC Insight Unveil New SME Sustainability Subscription

Accelar and GC Insight Launch New SME Sustainability Subscription to Boost Growth, Cut Costs and Build Resilience in 2026 Accelar…

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11 Feb 2026

Green Advantage: 100% Bursaries Available for March 2026 Starters

Green Advantage is open to business leaders everywhere in the UK. You’ll join a network of change makers committed to…

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28 Jan 2026

Accelar are recruiting for a new Project and Team Support Officer

Accelar are now recruiting a Project and Team Support Officer to support their growing team. Since 2019, Accelar has delivered…

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21 Jan 2026

Improving Communication and Sustainability Through Reusable Theatre Badge Hats.

Successfully piloted an innovative reusable scrub cap solution that enhances team communications, boosts patient experience and delivers measurable environment and…

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9 Jan 2026

ZOOZLY Impact Report – 2025

ZOOZLY is committed to delivering commercial success for its partners, ethically and without compromise, with sustainability embedded into everything it…

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8 Jan 2026

Gateley extends partnership with the Heart of England Forest

This partnership shows the power that two SWM members can create when collaborating! Professional services group Gateley has extended its…

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22 Dec 2025

BizEd’s successes of 2025

SWM Members BizEd share their top achievements from 2025 in their winter newsletter. Activities have included: More information

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18 Dec 2025

SWM members take the lead in WM smart energy!

The WM Smart Energy Cluster provides support and coordination for the region’s smart energy businesses, and SWM members are leading…

General News / Member News

17 Dec 2025

Unity Brew: A New Community Café Bringing People, Purpose & Sustainability Together

Groundwork West Midlands is proud to announce the opening of Unity Brew, a new community cafe in the heart of…

Member News

10 Dec 2025

West Midlands Combined Authority are recruiting for a new Air Quality Lead

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are recruiting a passionate Air Quality Lead: Apply by the 18th of January, 2026 WMCA’s…

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10 Dec 2025

Community energy set to power Lichfield’s newest leisure centre

The brand new Lichfield Leisure Center will open with solar power at its core, after nearly 400 panels installed through…

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17 Nov 2025

Book climate-friendly catering or a festive hamper and do more good for the Birmingham community today.

SWM member ChangeKitchen CIC have new Festive menu options for climate-friendly catering for your seasonal event, and a Festive Hamper…

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