As Convergence publishes figures showing the blended finance market held strong in 2024, it predicts that US-led international assistance budget cuts will put smaller, high-impact deals most at risk.
Pioneers Post and NatWest are seeking out the brightest and best applicants for this year's NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards. Don't miss your chance to be counted among the UK's top social enterprises this year.
People displaced by conflict don’t have to be passive recipients of donations. Vadym Georgienko explains how a pilot of the ‘Citizen Token System’, which he designed, has enabled entrepreneurs in a town in western Ukraine to thrive.
From tracking underwater creatures to optimising crop yields, many entrepreneurs now use AI to tackle environmental challenges. But, with much uncertainty – and concerns about AI’s negative impact – they’re entering unknown waters.
B Lab’s revised standards for B Corps currently omit ‘Impact Business Models’, one of the certification’s most promising tools for recognising the businesses that make the most meaningful impact, says Anton Simanowitz.
Maeve Monaghan, CEO of Northern Ireland's NOW Group and WISE100 nominee, on embracing a commercial mindset, finding mentors – and being good at making money from the age of 10.
The microfinance success story isn’t as clear-cut as it seems – but there’s plenty we can learn from it when it comes to investing in other sectors. FSG’s Harvey Koh sets out a pragmatic approach.
As momentum grows behind the #CharitySoWhite movement, social investors say campaign is much needed – and highlight the poor diversity record in their own field.
Latest Scottish Social Enterprise Census reveals income growth of £750m and an increase in profits of more than £100m in two years – plus impressive data on fair wages and female leadership.
Sweet treats selected from your social enterprise and impact investing news releases. This week: €800k for Irish social enterprise training, new fund for fashion industry innovations, soap enterprise invites others to "steal its staff", and more...
Fancy a glass of white from an organic vineyard – in London? Look no further: Forty Hall Vineyard delivers the goods, while improving its volunteers’ mental wellbeing.
Plus: Bridges raises £35m for second social outcomes fund, Palladium's first impact fund targets $40m for African small businesses, Scotland's first community-owned school building and impactful chocolate in Indonesia...
It started out as a school project – but seven years on, a Philippines design hub and soft toy producer has helped get more than 100 women into jobs. The journey hasn’t always been easy, though.
Invisible Cities is a tour operator with a difference: all of its guides have experienced homelessness. We talked to founder Zakia Moulaoui – and WISE100 nominee – over a virtual lunch.
