Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of impact economy events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working within the global impact economy.
This week: Triodos Bank and Ethex partner to boost impact crowdfunding, Australian investors allocate AU$100m in catalytic capital over the past three years, SASC brings in new investors to tackle homelessness, and more.
This week: German social enterprise advocates disappointed at country’s new startup strategy; UK social enterprises and co-operatives included in new government’s talks with business; social and solidarity economy in Mongolia mapped; and more...
Contest founder wants to “democratise access to entrepreneurship so where you start doesn't decide where you finish”. Also new this year, a six-week accelerator programme for 16 semi-finalists – entries must be in by 9 August.
Will geopolitics push social enterprise to the bottom of the inbox? Will power be truly shared through devolution? Will progress made so far be forgotten? We asked leaders from across the impact community to share their perspective on the new PM.
This week: Church of England’s £100m fund to address slavery link faces legal challenge, the GIIN’s CEO and co-founder Amit Bouri to step down, new report shows enterprise activities can help charities be more resilient, and more.
This week: Warburtons partners with Bolton Council to serve up social supermarket; Dame Caroline Mason to step down as Esmée Fairbairn Foundation CEO; Eight corporates spent more than €71m with European social economy enterprises in 2025, and more.
This week: French savers’ commitments to social investments grow by 15%; ‘UK first’ child-lens investment fund launches in South Yorkshire; campaign launch for a social enterprise ‘new deal’ in Ireland, and more.
