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.
David Bank of Impact Alpha gives the low-down on the winners of the Global Steering Group Honours, which rewards standout examples in the rapidly growing field of impact investing.
The national impact investment advisory boards of 16 countries are meeting up in Chicago. David Bank of Impact Alpha lets you know who’s coming to the party.
In seeking meaningful work, top talent is more interested in working in the social impact sector than ever before. To capitalise on this, organisations must understand what such candidates value.
Is your organisation experiencing growing pains? Here, Peter Walter, a trustee of charity OutdoorLads, plays doctor to diagnose treatments for business challenges you might be experiencing.
Thirty exciting ideas which use technology to give opportunities to the most vulnerable and excluded people across Europe were explored and developed this week at the European Social Innovation Competition academy in Madrid.
Social and Sustainable Capital remodels (and renames) Third Sector Loan Fund to be more adaptable to needs of social ventures following consultation with stakeholders.
There's much to admire in community responses to recent tragedies, writes CEO of Locality Tony Armstrong. Now policy makers and funders should seize the opportunity to support community organisations.
A recent report by the Social Progress Index concludes that the failure of the world’s most powerful countries to make significant progress puts the sustainable development goals at stake.