New research quantifies “tradeoff” between impact and financial return for the first time, but warns not to confuse cost of creating impact with fund inefficiency and calls for more philanthropic capital to back impact-first investing.
OPINION: Social entrepreneurs feel increasingly disconnected from the $1.5tn allocated to impact and which claims to be on their side. This is what happens when capital forgets to put impact first, says Caroline Bressan of Open Road Impact.
The SEWF biennial event, normally one of the biggest gatherings of social entrepreneurs from across the world, will not take place in 2027, but organisers will convene delegates regionally.
Analysis: Patagonia has faced a social media backlash for its legal case against activist Pattie Gonia – but what is the best course of action when business principles and values collide?
EXPERT INSIGHT Millions of hectares of degraded, dried out peatlands across Europe are a huge climate risk. Attracting the billions of euros of private capital they need to be restored could lie in not only carbon, but water, says Matt Robinson.
In this episode of the Good Leaders podcast, the SE100 award-winning social entrepreneur talks to Tim West about her journey, what drives her and how good leadership can multiply its impact by helping other leaders reach their full potential.
The annual NatWest SE100 awards ceremony took place in Manchester this week celebrating the UK’s most pioneering leaders, as the awards partner highlights the power and necessity of the social enterprise movement.
Today we unveil the first ever Pioneers100 – a list of 100 of the most pioneering impact leaders in the UK, and a new element of our annual SE100 Index and Awards, delivered in partnership with NatWest Social & Community Capital.
The norms, metrics and tools used in impact investing are still very much set by the global north. Trying to parachute pre-made requirements or concepts where they don't align with local values is likely to be counterproductive.
A new report published by Impact Jordan argues understandings of impact must be relevant to local experiences and culture, rather than defined by global north frameworks.
This week: UK social enterprises recognised in King’s Awards for Enterprise, Bob Geldof backs social enterprise model to fight homelessness, Better Futures Fund looks for a delivery partner, and more.
How data about Indigenous communities gathered ethically will lead to more effective problem solving and greater impact, with First Nations Economics co-founder Shaun Cumming and tech ethicist James Gauci in the Good Experts podcast.
