The number of social enterprises with equity, diversity and inclusion strategies has been steadily growing over the past five years, despite fresh challenges, reveals our deep dive into data from the SE100 Index and Social Business Awards.
Dr Chih Hoong Sin welcomes the UK government’s rediscovered enthusiasm for outcomes funds with the launch of the world’s biggest fund of this type. But we should look beyond its impressive size to focus upon how it can best optimise impact.
ANALYSIS: The UK’s privatised water industry has been sinking into debt and disrepair for years, but a commission set up to seek solutions overlooks ownership models that could work for all, say impact economy experts.
NatWest SE100 2025 awards were celebrated for the first time in Manchester, England, recognising social enterprises and social investors from across the UK.
“If we just backed off a little bit, everybody would have more.” Founder of Blue Ventures Alasdair Harris explains why conservation makes good business sense for the millions of people living in coastal communities around the world.
How do you introduce a new product to market on a shoestring? Co-founder of Aduna Andrew Hunt offers his advice at a NatWest SE100 Insight event in London.
New chief executive Cliff Prior is keen to garner public opinion on the social investment bank in order to influence future policy. A survey with wide ranging questions is now open to all.
At the recent NatWest SE100 Insight event, a trio of different kinds of bankers were candid about how social enterprises can get their hands on some much needed moolah.
"Health is wellness, not absence of illness," says Gemma Self of healthcare consultancy Reimagine Health. Self is striving to get the NHS to take a more holistic view of patient care, with intervention before people become ill.
There is still much debate around how successful microfinance is as a means of tackling poverty, but Karen Davies from Purple Shoots explains how it's making an impact in Wales.
Up until recently, there has been little guidance on how to monetise non-financial support given to social enterprises. The European Venture Philanthropy Foundation has stepped in to change this.
It's now 18 months since Social Investment Tax Relief was introduced in the UK. What has been the impact? Where are we at in terms of dealflow? Melanie Mills from Big Society Capital provides a helpful overview.
"A common misconception about Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) is that money is the driving factor." Jenny North from Impetus PEF explains why she welcomes government enthusiasm for SIBs.
