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.
The small grants scheme from government-backed Access foundation gives new funding via social investors to prepare charities and social enterprises for further support.
Perhaps the most famous of all social enterprises threw a big bash to mark a milestone birthday. Of all the entertainment on offer, the most spellbinding was founder John Bird.
Up until now it has been relatively straightforward for incorporated charities to change their constitution. Not so for those that are unincorporated. That might be about to change, writes Giselle Davies of law firm Geldards.
The founder of Ella’s Kitchen and Paddy’s Bathroom (both named after his kids) doesn’t believe in a work/life balance but is pretty keen on a caring kind of capitalism.
Consumers should consider buying from social enterprises rather than shareholder-focused profiteers. This is the message ahead of the third annual Social Saturday on 15 October.
