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.
Even small social enterprises should consider looking abroad to develop their business. But in most countries, more support for them to do so is needed.
In the run-up to Good Stories on 26 February – a day of marketing and communications workshops for social enterprises – we share some top tips for storytelling for social enterprises.
With Sweden’s political scene in gridlock – parties have been unable to form a government since September's election – the Social Entrepreneurship Forum calls for continued momentum to support the fledgeling social enterprise sector.
