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.
First Nations communities in Canada have long been excluded from decisions that determine their future. A different lens can help build reconciliation – and the modern Indigenous economy, says Carol Anne Hilton of the Indigenomics Institute.
STARS OF SEWF2020: Makesense co-founder Christian Vanizette on growing its weekly volunteer base from 50 to 1,000 under Covid – and why the Social Enterprise World Forum is a chance to ‘recharge each other’s batteries of hope’.
Your chance to nominate inspiring women leading the UK's social enterprises during the pandemic. We'll share their stories in a special NatWest 'WISE Week' later this year. Please nominate by midnight on Sunday 27 September!
Spain's impact investment community celebrates first anniversary of GSG membership with plan of action to grow impact investment economy during its Camino al Impacto event.
New Zealand’s Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency aims to improve the lives of Maori by embedding indigenous and cultural principles into modern-day social value approaches, while keeping whanau (the family unit) and wellbeing at the centre.
STARS OF SEWF2020: Kate Bailey of Colorado's Eco-Cycle on the 1970s neighbourhood action that has become one of the world’s largest recycling nonprofits – and the "tremendous opportunity" the sector offers to social enterprises today.
Wanted: great ideas from innovative organisations, charities and tech companies keen to help more vulnerable workers in their jobs and finances – Nesta’s £2.8m Rapid Recovery Challenge opens for applications this week.
As social enterprises enter the post Covid-19 world, how can they mitigate the risks elevated by the pandemic? Now is the time to develop new revenue streams, review grant terms and ensure cash is working as effectively as possible.
