In our latest SE100 Social Business Coffee Break webinar, Homes for Good CEO Zoe Whyatt and NatWest Social and Community Capital bossVictoria Papworth share their experiences of taking on a top job and the lessons they’ve learned.
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.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the current situation and all the challenges that's raising for those trying to keep a social enterprise afloat. But it is possible to keep the anxiety in check – here's one approach that might help.
Acumen is building a global community of social innovators – and now, it's opening up its 700-strong fellowship to UK-based changemakers. Know someone brave enough to reimagine the world? Nominate or apply by 31 May.
PLUS: Covid-19 announcements you may have missed; ADB Ventures tech fund raises first $50m; EU invests €1m in Oneplanetcrowd platform; grants for UK energy innovators; and more from the world of investing for good.
What's it like leading a social enterprise through a global pandemic? Cinema boss Rosie Greatorex on finding ways to keep up community ties, even with the box office closed and most of her staff furloughed.
Community-owned libraries, pubs and cafes in England will be able to access up to £12m in grants to help them survive the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to funding announced yesterday.
The WISE100 ‘Anchor-Woman’ of the year – IncomeMax’s Paula Healey – on keeping up team morale, missing out on family time, and why her job’s more important than ever.
PART THREE: In the final of her three-part guide to help you 'Covid-proof' your business model, Dragonfly Collective's Tara Anderson sets out seven questions every social entrepreneur needs to answer.
Last week the UK government announced new funding to help startups survive Covid-19 – and the founder and CEO of impact investment bank ClearlySo says the approach is a 'big step in the right direction'.
Mathu Jeyaloganathan joined UnLtd in October – little expecting to see a pandemic land on her to-do list. The investment manager on why speaking up for minorities is as vital as ever, and why she's okay with a job that's 'bloody emotional'.
