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.
After their landmark appearance at the World Championships in London, the Athlete Refugee Team are bringing different stories to the sport - and helping to change attitudes towards displaced people around the world.
Diversifying from your core offering can bridge gaps in funding. Senior executives at Ripplez recently offered a salutary tale at a social enterprise leaders meet-up.
Global corporate insurance giant QBE is offering customers the opportunity to have a percentage of their premiums be used for impact investing in the face of falling profits. Lee Mannion investigates.
Nominations for this year's NatWest SE100 Social Business Club awards have just opened. What better reason do we need to present our film of last year's storyteller award winner, the House of St Barnabas?
Social Enterprise UK have recently teamed up with NatWest to produce a guide explaining how to start a social enterprise. These are their ten top tips to getting your social business off the ground.
Will UnLtd use their massive endowment for impact investing? And why does the organisation's CEO think interest in social impact bonds is waning? The answers are all in our exclusive interview.
