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.
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.
Those that argue there are too many venture capitalists entering the impact investment space and in turn undermining it are harming the growth of the sector writes CEO of ClearlySo Rodney Schwartz.
Last week, a record number of female MPs were elected in the UK general election. Inspired, ClearlySo’s Clare Jones selects 10 social ventures tackling gender inequality to look out for.
Jane Chen is on a mission to produce disruptive health technologies to reduce infant mortality in developing countries. Fergal Byrne talks to her about her low cost infant warmer, which has so far helped 60,000 babies across 10 different countries.
Initial findings from Social Enterprise UK’s state of the sector report show that just over half of UK social enterprises have increased their turnover in the past 12 months.
“Many young people grow up believing they are a consumer long before they are a citizen”. Mike Sani talks about his mission to engage young people in democracy and politics in the UK.
This week, Liam Black turns his attention to social impact measurement and urges social entrepreneurs to "cut through the noise to discern what really works and what is a pointless, tail-chasing exercise".
Effective impact measurement is good for business and good for those who stand to benefit from the social venture’s mission. Liam Black takes to the recording studio with “social return on investment guru” Jeremy Nicholls and UnLtd’s Katherine Danton.
Divine Chocolate announces transatlantic merger, TOMS Shoes come out on top in a Good Company poll in the US and Bridges Ventures invests in education.
Frontline NHS services are overstretched; three quarters of the UK access the internet daily. The answer is obvious: take the heat off our NHS by offering services online. For those suffering mental health issues, life may just have got a little easier.
