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.
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?
A collection of thought-provoking articles written by leading figures in the social investment world, plus our invaluable A-Z of social investors and advisors, sponsored by NatWest and supported by Good Finance.
Gender is not as balanced in social sectors as people may think, says Jessica Brown. If social enterprises and investors really want to drive impact, gender equality and BAME inclusion must become part of their DNA.
In Africa’s fastest-growing economy, social enterprise is swiftly taking root — and a handful of hardworking entrepreneurs is about to take it up a notch.
This year, Triodos became the first bank in the UK to launch a crowdfunding platform – enabling more positive impact organisations to raise capital. Could this be the answer to creating a fairer society?
The black cab is back. This time we hitch a ride with Mark Norbury, CEO of UnLtd, who takes us to a church and a hotel whilst debating social impact bonds, asset locks and impact investing.
