• The Editor’s Post: Half measures – does the UK government truly understand social enterprise?

    Has the UK government siloed off social enterprises and charities from the rest of the economy? This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

  • Water industry misses ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for radical reform as commission’s recommendations ignore social enterprise solutions for England and Wales

    ANALYSIS: The UK’s privatised water industry has been sinking into debt and disrepair for years, but a commission set up to seek solutions overlooks ownership models that could work for all, say impact economy experts.

  • B Corps top 1m employees, as report shows they outperform peers on providing good jobs

    Global employment milestone is passed as B Lab’s new certification standards will require companies to match “Fair Work” criteria.

  • Expert Insight: How the UK's Better Futures Fund could create system-level impact

    Dr Chih Hoong Sin welcomes the UK government’s rediscovered enthusiasm for outcomes funds with the launch of the world’s biggest fund of this type. But we should look beyond its impressive size to focus upon how it can best optimise impact.

  • UK's best social enterprise pioneers revealed at SE100 Awards 2025

    NatWest SE100 2025 awards were celebrated for the first time in Manchester, England, recognising social enterprises and social investors from across the UK.

     

Martina Buchal

Millennials and meaning: reflections from SOCAP

World Merit global ambassador Martina Buchal reflects on the expectations of the millennial generation and contemplates the role they are to play in creating a global social economy after spending time at SOCAP in California.

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#16 Social innovator's weekly round-up

International homeless charity rebrands and switches to social enterprise model at launch event in London. Social entrepreneurship is on the agenda in the Philippines and singer Laura Mvula backs music charity.