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?
The social investment market now offers everything from small amounts of unsecured finance to large asset-backed investments. But do they meet investees' needs? A new project aims to find out.
The boss of one of the UK’s biggest recruitment firms demands fundamental legal changes so big business and government will take 'social value' seriously.
Social enterprises are no longer merely viewed as “pipeline” or “deal flow” by social investors. Instead, their needs for flexible, aligned and appropriate finance are recognised, says Nick Temple. But challenges remain.
Last year's SE100 Trailblazing Newcomer award-winner Change Please will shortly pitch for a share of the $1m Chivas Venture prize for social enterprises worldwide. We discussed the importance of ethical supply chains with founder Cemal Ezel.
Imaginative new technologies will change millions of lives for the better all over the world. But how do you scale up a successful socially-motivated tech venture? Vicki Hearn gives some insights.
