• New momentum, difficult questions and “greenshouting”: actions for change from ChangeNOW 2026

    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”.

  • Better support for regional policies and promotion of social procurement among EU commitments to grow social economy

    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.

  • Pathway Fund launches first phase of £12m dormant asset allocation to support diverse social entrepreneurs

    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.

  • The AI dilemma: Can social enterprises innovate without compromising their values?

    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. 

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The secret to social investment

If you’re looking to take on social investment, you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s plenty of cash going round. Leading figures from the sector consider what’s preventing growth in the market. 

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Pioneers Post Quarterly: Issue 3

Issue three of Pioneers Post Quarterly is out now! Subscribers can get their teeth into a wealth of content tracking the progress of social enterprises, responsible businesses and impact investors around the world. 

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How to get (and keep) the people that you need

Having worked in senior roles for two very different companies in the last 15 years, we thought Andrew Croft, chief executive of CAN, would be able to offer a few pearls of wisdom about running a successful organisation. Turns out we were right.

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What keeps you up at night?

Running a social organisation isn't easy, CAN wants to know what's causing you stress and why. Take the Sweet Dreams Survey today to help shape social enterprise support offerings.