NatWest SE100 2025 awards were celebrated for the first time in Manchester, England, recognising social enterprises and social investors from across the UK.
The Better Futures Fund is the result of months of consultations over a new social impact investing vehicle announced by the government last autumn, and aims to support 200,000 children over 10 years.
Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a leap into the unknown?
The social enterprise stage provides the perfect platform for those seeking a sense of validation that they are unable to give themselves. Craig Dearden Phillips reflects on what drew him to social entrepreneurship.
Take a deep breath and say after me: “Profit is good!” Liam Black reflects on one of the most contentious issues in social enterprise and remembers the shoe throwing hecklers deeming him a “sell out”.
“Innovation is merely creative masturbation” – Liam Black writes candidly about turning creative ideas into tangible business opportunities in the next extract of his book The Social Entrepreneur’s A to Z.
Dame Stephanie Shirley is the pioneer of workplace gender equality that you've probably never heard of. Non-profit consultancy firm Aleron invite her to tell the story of her $3bn tech company designed by women, for women in the 1960s.
Diana Verde Nieto is a pioneer in the sustainability sector. We're excited to announce she'll be speaking at Critical Mass in October. Here Diana opens up to Ellie Ward about attitudes towards sustainability and leadership qualities.
