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.
Big Society Capital (BSC) recently invited stakeholders to let it know what they thought of the organisation in a survey. The findings suggest they have mixed feelings about BSC, not all of them good.
The RSA has set itself a challenge: to demystify economics for citizens. The reward? People better able to hold politicians to account, writes Ellie Ward.
Social investors should take a lesson from the Brexit vote, writes Geetha Rabindrakumar of Big Society Capital. We need to ensure the work we do is as inclusive as possible.
A new report by David Floyd and Dan Gregory has cast doubt on the oft touted claim that social investment finance intermediaries are there because mainstream banks won’t lend.
The success of employee owned care organisation CASA is not only great news for them, it's a great example of how developed and flourishing the social investment market is, writes Antony Ross of Bridges Ventures.
Helen Trevaskis, co-founder of social start-up 3C Collective, reflects on what she’s learned about behaviour change as their long awaited pilot in India threatens to finally begin.
There are currently no formal legal structures or a national membership body for social enterprises in Bangladesh. However, organisations such as the British Council are working to increase understanding about the sector.
One year on Russell Brand's social enterprise café continues to symbolise the power of community action. But what's it like as a place to go for a drink and a bite to eat – is it any good?
