• UK social enterprises push forward diversity efforts in challenging times

    The number of social enterprises with equity, diversity and inclusion strategies has been steadily growing over the past five years, despite fresh challenges, reveals our deep dive into data from the SE100 Index and Social Business Awards.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

     

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Beware the cowboys

Social enterprise is increasingly commanding the attenion of entrepreneurs, business and charities, and embedding itself on political, economic and social agendas. But, beware as the cowboy consultant jumps on the band wagon.
Mo Girach

Homelessness: What works and what doesn't?

At the UK's Homelessness Summit 2013, Mark Richardson launched a new report addressing the role of social enterprise in meeting the demands of the homelessness sector, spotlighting unprecendented growth, financially sustainable business models and far reaching social impact.

Mark Richardson
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The outlines of a new movement

David Cameron’s speech at the Social Impact Investment Forum last month was more than just another Prime Ministerial address says Luke Fletcher. It was the stirrings of a real new movement. 

Luke Fletcher