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?
An inside look at the recent growth of social enterprise A Vision of Britain presents a snapshot of what it's really like to run a small, steady but tireless social enterprise.
Like in any other sector, non-profits, charities and social enterprises find themselves competing. But when the line between friendly rivals and enemies is unclear, how dangerous is this competition?
Philanthropy is becoming more complex, with foundations and donors looking for new ways to give strategically to create greater impact with their money. New research has revealed the world's most innovative approaches to philanthropy.
Accidental social entrepreneur Helen Trevaskis experiences the darkest hour of a social business starting up in India, and muses on what it's like to be a hair's breadth away from success or total failure.
A commitment to the promotion of social enterprise globally and stronger international partnerships marked the end of the seventh Social Enterprise World Forum in Seoul, South Korea.
The ability to fund your organisation often hinges on your business plan. If you want greater success in securing finance there are five common mistakes you need to avoid.
From dating to shopping to communication – tech has revolutionised the way we live. It has the potential to enhance the way charities and social enterprise operate too, but a new report shows social sector organisations aren't yet benefiting.
Against a backdrop of towering sky scrapers and bright lights, thousands of people from across the globe working with, in and around social enterprise gathered in Seoul, South Korea today, for day one of the Social Enterprise World Forum.