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.
"Social enterprise can democratise much of Britain, precisely because it can shift power from the elite to the marginalised." Alastair Wilson, CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, reflects on the idea of meritocracy.
Writing a business plan can be daunting. Thankfully On Purpose associate Ben Haber is on hand to help. Read on for top tips and advice on how to get your plans in shipshape.
At an event in London last night, a former member of Obama's team in the White House and a model turned social entrepreneur debated if social enterprise would ever be big enough to change the world.
"This is a budget which will do little to either enthuse or depress the resilient and committed social enterprises working hard across the country," says deputy CEO of Social Enterprise UK Nick Temple.
From the vital role of community businesses to social investment, Richard Harries from the Power to Change Research Institute explains what he thinks the chancellor should have mentioned in yesterday's budget.
"Could we have created more value with the resources we have available?" This is the question that board members need to be asking in order to truly embed an effective impact measurement approach in their organisations.
The deadline to enter the 2016 Stephen Lloyd Awards is 25th March. Ahead of this year's competition we talked to Energy Local, one of the 2015 winners, to see what effect it had on the organisation's work.
The UK government has unveiled its 2016 social investment strategy in two new publications ahead of the Chancellor's Budget announcement tomorrow. The government aims to ensure the UK remains a world leader in social investment.
