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.
The Taiwanese social enterprise OurCityLove produces websites and apps that are allowing differently-abled citizens – and the governments, NGOs, and businesses which serve them – to thrive.
In the second instalment in our Digital Toolbox series, discover easy ways to create a website and why the design of that website is such an important part of your marketing plans.
Over the coming weeks, we'll be publishing features to help you get your digital toolbox together – the websites and applications that can make your social venture run more efficiently. First: how to choose what you need.
In his state of the sector address at the NCVO's annual conference, chief executive Sir Stuart Etherington urged delegates to get over recent criticism and speak up for the sector in the lead up to the general election and Brexit.
A new report released by the UK government finds that there are more places than ever to go to for business support and funding. And a significant number of them are working with social enterprises.
Are you an aspiring chief executive? Matt Townsend says leadership is no great mystery. Take every opportunity to learn from people around you – and practise your skills.
What will happen to UK farms when Britain leaves the EU and subsidies are no longer available? Can farming still prove to be a viable business? Phil Moore looks at one possible solution to the problem.
An A-list actor commits to social enterprise, a foundation diverts a twelfth of its wealth into impact investing and Churchill sends social entrepreneurs travelling worldwide to seek out social impact.
