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.
Last year CAF Venturesome examined why some of its social investments have failed to repay in full. CAF's team focussed on financial “failure”, rather than failure to achieve social impact. What are the most common reasons loans don't get repaid?
The Gym Group has been listed on the London Stock Exchange at a £250m valuation. Ellie Ward delves deeper into Bridges Venture's "poster child" investment.
At a time when some UK charities are being scrutinised for the amount of money that they spend, it was interesting to talk to Dan Pallotta at the IFC. We spoke to him about why the means justifies the end.
With the notion of ‘busyness’ being something both prized and recognised in our society, how do you cope during moments of relative calm when starting up a social venture? Helen Trevaskis reflects.
The annual International Fundraising Conference (IFC) attracts over a thousand delegates from major charities and is curated by the Resource Alliance. We asked new CEO Kyla Shawyer what was dominating the conversation in the sector.
