• 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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Nudging giving forward

The Nudge may be a trendy term but the concept has blossomed, and it's something that's helping to answer crucial questions around how to keep our economy,  and charitable donations, as buoyant as possible. 

Richard Harrison
In: Videos & Podcasts

A fireside chat with Bill Drayton - part 2

In a wide-ranging interview, Bill shared his personal journey into social entrepreneurship. In this first instalment, Bill discusses Jeff Skoll's highlights from the past decade, as well as 18th century business, social progress since the 1980s – and what his godmother thought about his decision to become a changemaker.
 
Keep on eye out for part three of the video by following
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More than cupcakes at the Social Leadership Awards

Female entrepreneurialism is about more than cupcakes and kitchen table ventures. Servane Mouazan, founder of women’s network Ogunte, continued to champion women's networks and bussinesses as she presented the 7th Ogunte Women’s Social Leadership Awards. 

Claudia Cahalane