As tens of thousands of delegates gather in Paris this week for the ChangeNOW conference, we dive into challenging conversations on financing nature restoration, how to revive collective action in 2026 and fighting “greenhushing”.
In a review of the bloc’s Social Economy Action Plan, the EU Commission said progress is “tangible” but commits to doing more to “level the playing field” for the sector.
Social investment intermediaries that support Black and ethnically minoritised-led social enterprises in England are now able to apply for investment from a £5.5m funding pot from the wholesaler, as it opens the ‘Wave 1 Portal’ with a place-based approach.
FILM: Do we grasp the latest AI technology to amplify our impact, or steer clear for fear of causing harm? At SEWF25 in Taipei we explored cutting edge ideas with leading social entrepreneurs, and dived into the ethical conundrums of AI with global experts.
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.
