• Why Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Act is big news for social enterprise – and the country's economy

    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.

  • New momentum, difficult questions and “greenshouting”: actions for change from ChangeNOW 2026

    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”.

  • Sociability: The accessibility app making money for hospitality venues across the UK

    With new features and almost 20,000 UK venues on the app, Sociability wants to give people with accessibility considerations the information they need to have a good time, while making money for hospitality venues.

  • The AI dilemma: Can social enterprises innovate without compromising their values?

    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. 

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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