In our latest SE100 Social Business Coffee Break webinar, Homes for Good CEO Zoe Whyatt and NatWest Social and Community Capital bossVictoria Papworth share their experiences of taking on a top job and the lessons they’ve learned.
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 mighty Gates Foundation commits $80m to close the gender data gap, Scottish social entrepreneurs are given a start-up boost and the role of Islamic Social Finance in dealing with critical social issues is highlighted in Istanbul.
"There’s nothing on the highstreet, there’s nothing in Boots, there’s no stand out brand." James Ashwell is on a mission to serve the needs of people with dementia – the forgotten market.
For the first time research published by the British Council reveals to what extent universities around the world are working with the social enterprise sector.
Don't be put off by trustees nervous at the suggestion that your charity should consider a social enterprise model, writes Heather Black of Economic Change. A well thought out strategy might help to convince.
With so many global challenges and organisations that could tackle them in a truly impactful way, how do big foundations choose where to put their money? We talked to someone who knows: Rachel Korberg of the Rockefeller Foundation.
10,000 co-working spaces are expected to open around the world by the end of this year. With so much choice, how do you choose where to locate? Laura Billings and Marina Melani from Edspace pick five of the top socially minded options.
Acumen launches in the US, the southwest of England proves to be a hotspot for Social Investment Tax Relief and actress Eva Longoria becomes an impact investment ambassador.
For many socially driven start-ups the journey from idea to business execution is a long and complicated one. This is why developing a theory of change can help guide you and ensure the end goal is always in sight.
The GIIN's 2016 Impact Investor's Survey forecasts steady growth in the global impact investment market over the next year. Ellie Ward speaks to CEO Amit Bouri to find out more.
