The Better Futures Fund is the result of months of consultations over a new social impact investing vehicle announced by the government last autumn, and aims to support 200,000 children over 10 years.
Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a leap into the unknown?
Our DICE Young Storymaker Yael Berman reports on Moradigna, a São Paulo-based social enterprise that has improved 550 homes (and counting) – providing jobs, dignity and healthier living conditions along the way.
'Lived experience': just another buzzword, or a basic rule of engagement? Catch22 – which runs an incubator for entrepreneurs with direct exposure to the problems they're trying to tackle – weighs in.
Social investors are still too focused on internal battles – distracting them from the huge potential impact they could have by partnering up. Big Society Capital's CEO makes the case for the (sometimes) more difficult path of collaboration.
We’re crossing continents again to link up social enterprise leaders in the run up to this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum. This time: Sweden meets South Africa.
The NatWest WISE100 is back for the third time – and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Nominate leading UK women in social enterprise by 16 October.
The investment manager and WISE100 nominee on her Black Country upbringing, questioning Economics textbooks – and how a boss helped her overcome public speaking nerves.
Comms can be non-stressful, and even enjoyable, argues Sophie Hobson – the key is to do less of it. Four mantras based on insights she shared at our Good Stories conference earlier this year.
Government officials in the world’s fourth largest country say social enterprises can help create an economy that “leaves no one behind” – while entrepreneurs call for more support in return.
