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.
How can cities of the future innovate to improve the lives of their citizens? Social Labs are testing and developing local solutions to big problems – and prompting surprising enthusiasm from civil servants.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Taking on investment often seems complex to charities and social enterprises. Should they still consider it? Insights from those at the heart of social investment.
Four traps social investment firms are falling into when it comes to diversity – and a few ways to avoid them, from the co-chair of the Diversity Forum.
A new venture wants to bring buying social to the masses – aiming to become the UK’s largest marketplace for social enterprise products. Can it deliver?
Social investment firms report just a small improvement in gender diversity among decision-makers – but the typical board director is still male, white and privately-educated.
