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.
A new grant funding programme launched by the School for Social Entrepreneurs aims to reward sales growth of social ventures operating in challenging markets.
A report published by the government last week estimates that there are 471,000 social enterprises in the UK, making up 9% of the small business population.
Recruitment giant the Cordant Group this week announced that it is transforming into the UK's biggest social enterprise. 'Chief energiser' Phillip Ullmann tells us why.
Got a great social enterprise story to tell? Good Stories, the marketing and comms conference, was packed full of inspiration and expert tips for improving your communications.
