• 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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Global social innovation round up #28

Discover the connection between social enterprise and whisky, find out which country in Asia is just starting to use Fairtrade and celebrate the spirit of a much missed social innovator.

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Supply chain sustainability: Sedex shows the way

“The risks of not knowing your lines of supply can be enormous.” Ellie Ward talks to the CEO of Sedex Jonathan Ivelaw-Chapman about his organisations mission to clean up the global supply chains of big business.

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Day in the Life: Rob Love

Love is the Chairman of Crowdfunder and also the MD of River Cottage. Here he tells us about his hectic household, the opportunity of being ‘more than profit’ and going surfing at lunchtime.