OPINION: There is a critical layer in the impact movement – the intermediaries that support social entrepreneurs and impact investors. But we must rethink the economics of this field-building role.
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.
EXPERT INSIGHT: Faith organisations holding billions of dollars of investment assets met in Paris for an inaugural conference last week and launched a new multi-faith network of investors and centre of excellence.
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”.
Letter to Minister requests amendments key to the growth of the social investment market and says government financial policy should embrace 'new generation of investment opportunities'
The inaugural Finace for the Future awards have recognised Charity Bank, a social enterprise scrap car firm and a water and sewage giant as flagship examples of financial leadership in driving the sustainability agenda.
A volunteering scheme that matches London’s City-based businesses with community organisations has announced a new plan to support growing social enterprises.
The Phone Co-op has revealed that its turnover exceeded £10m in the last financial year – a key milestone in the development of the co-operative which was founded in 1998.
Deloitte has called for significant support from mainstream British business and government to help UK social enterprises fulfil their growth potential.
PLUS: ABN AMRO’s sustainable impact fund; UK’s £30m social investment pilot for housing; investor coalition supports ‘just transition’; NESsT gets grant to support impact enterprises in the Amazon region, and more.
