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 Social Value Act puts the onus on social value in the provision of public services, but to win a contract you've got to be able to prove your worth. Trouble is if you can't through lack of time or resources, you're out.
Big Society Capital's latest and largest ever investment of £14.5m is set to make Charity Bank a strong and meaningful force for charities and social enterprise.
Choose the right clothes (and shoes), listen to Scrooge, and don't win bad contracts, be a hero or think like a charity. Don't forget who you are or forget to plan. Oh – and remember to ask for help!
Can former M&S boss Sir Stuart Rose help create a new management culture in hospitals? Will this help the almighty squeeze on budgets coming in the next couple of years?