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.
Streaming services, adblockers... if people can choose how they consume media, how do you get their attention to support your cause? By going where they are and speaking their language, writes Mike Buonaiuto.
Sultan Hamidullah Atar recently negotiated with Isis as the Marawi City crisis continues. Practising conflict resolution in the Philippines, he explains how such services are social enterprises – provided by civil society and used by the community.
The earthquake that hit Christchurch in New Zealand in 2011 was devastating. It was followed by government intervention that limited community involvment. But now social enterprise is contributing to a more inclusive future for the city.
Will changes proposed by the Department of Transport put community transport operators out of business? Or is this a huge opportunity for social enterprises to compete fairly against purely commercial bus operators?
Britain's foremost authority on the environment and sustainability, Jonathon Porritt will be appearing at the Social Enterprise World Forum. To find out why, we sat down with him.
On A Level results day, we look at the relation between HEIs and social innovation. Are we witnessing an increase in students who expect - or demand - high ethical standards and an interest in social impact from their institution?
Eight arts organisations have taken loans from the Arts Impact Fund. So who's getting how much at what rate and over how long? And more importantly, what sort of social impact will we see being created?
Are basic accounting tasks becoming a hassle for your social enterprise? The latest installment of our Digital Toolbox series has tips on simplifying your accounting by moving it into the cloud.
