EXPERT INSIGHT: New legislation puts social enterprises, co-operatives and other inclusive businesses at the centre of an economy that works for people, communities and the planet. And it’s part of a wider global conversation.
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.
The pioneer can't walk the path to scale alone. Philanthropy is mobilising. But actors across industries must work together to overcome stubborn barriers to social progress.
What does social impact measurement look like today? Isabelle de Grave finds out from Jeremy Nicholls, chief executive of the Social Return on Investment Network (SROI).
Feel like taking a tough love test? Fergal Byrne speaks to Ian MacMillan, author of The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook, about planning your escape from failure.
Forcing tougher deals on social ventures is unjust, says a myth-busting report revealing the leading 100 UK social enterprises and trading charities are just as good at survival as top PLCs.
Fast cars, tats and Wags aren’t football’s only story. In Liverpool the beautiful game is diverting young people from crime. Isabelle de Grave talks to Target Football CIC, in our latest profile from the RBS SE100 Index, to find out how.
First-loss capital may warp incentives when it comes to social impact bonds, but it remains an essential tool to provide social enteprises and charities with affordable finance.
British workers are still experiencing a fall in living standards. Raising the minimum wage could help, but smaller firms tend to oppose a compulsory living wage. Lorena Papamanci from ResPublica outlines a solution.
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