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Access to Business provides free business suport for anyone with health problems or disabilities in the Black Country who wishes to choose social enterprise as a route to work.

A consultant specialising in social enterprise development in the health, tourism, arts, creative and environment sectors. He has experience in all forms of social enterprise, including charities and co-operatives and has a keen interest in supporting groups of people who are overlooked or dismissed either in the workplace or society at large.

Advantage West Midlands, the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands, is one of nine RDAs established to transform the English regions through sustainable economic development. The Agency is responsible for a broad spectrum of work including leadership of the West Midlands Economic Strategy, development of major land and property projects, regenerating local communities and investing in projects which improve the performance of the region's businesses. Support for sustainable social enterprise is a key element of the Agency's overall approach to improve the competitiveness and growth of existing businesses and encourage the creation of new businesses throughout the region. Since 1999 AWM has championed a range of initiatives to raise the profile and improve support to social enterprises across the region.

ACCI works with a range of partners to support individuals and families experiencing and recovering from mental ill health. Its services include supported accommodation and advice, assertive outreach, day centre facilities, educational and recreational activities, mental health promotion, life skills, emotional support and training, policy and advocacy.

Amanah provides housing solutions for asylum seekers and refugees who have been given permanent leave to stay status. It also provides care and support services to minority groups, in particular the Somali community.