In today's tough times, many charities are keen to explore new funding streams. But, Gillian Murray, warns, social enterprise is not an easy solution

Big Society Capital's £1m commitment to PURE - the Clean Planet Trust - will help local projects set up renewable energy schemes and generate money for their communities

The Bonk of Pants is neither a bank nor a bond - it's a bonk, offering 10.2% annual interest

Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans for a new kind of employment contract called an employee-owner

The deadline is Friday 19 October to apply for RBS Group 'Inspiring Youth Enterprise' programme

About That First Tweet, a new guide from Unity Trust Bank and Social Misfits Media says charities and social entrepreneurs are missing out

Big Society Capital has established the first directory of organisations providing finance and support to the social sector to help you find the investment you need. The interactive directory provides an A-Z of investors and intermediaries and filters to search under 'investment', 'business advice and support' and 'grant'.