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.
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.
AVPN has just published two wide ranging reports on the social investment landscape in Asia that take in 14 countries. We pulled out seven of the best discoveries from the mass of research.
Dolphin Living’s Retail Charity Bond raising £25m in 24 hours got our attention. But how can individuals get in on this impact investing stuff? To get some clarity, we talked to Phil Caroe, director of social finance at Allia.
The loss of local newspapers will result in declining political engagement, writes Anna Merryfield of Social Spider CIC. So how can we ensure they’re sufficiently funded to continue reporting?
Investors big and small took the leap this week to make a difference. Highlights included £25m being raised in 24 hours for affordable housing, financial inclusion being backed by some big guns and the proliferation of advisors.
