Birmingham CIC Networking Event

We are delighted to invite you to attend the Birmingham CIC Networking Event, bringing together Community Interest Companies from across the city to connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

RSVP / enquiries:

Adam Basey
Tel: 07507896218
Email: [email protected]

Event details

Where

New Life Baptist Church, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6JZ

When

Start: 8^th August, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 8^th August, 2026 at 2:00pm

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