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If Carlsberg made social entrepreneurs, they'd probably be Ashoka fellows.

Coming out as a gay when she was 19 wasn't easy for Indian Vini Bhansali, but this social entrepreneur strongly believes in the power of people working together to make things better for the generations that follow. Be inspired by her story in our latest favourite iOnPoverty film.

Find out if you have what it takes to be selected for the Big Venture Challenge.

Why are social investors scared of Africa? Chid Liberty says risks must be taken if miracles are to happen

Is it a moral hazard to make serious money from serious social impact? Or just perverse to disincentive investing in social enterprises when there is already a major lack of finance? 

Think you don't fit in? Whitney Smith explains how she transformed herself from the fat geeky kid who listened to The Cure to become co-founder of an international organisation  that empowers young women

With a combined turnover of £319m and an average growth rate of 60%, the top 100 enterprises in the RBS SE100 Index are an impressive bunch, fighting hard against the economic gloom to secure success against both financial and social bottom lines. But who were the three businesses who came out on top to share the £25,000 prize fund?

The US stands on the shoulders of the UK in the world of social innovation, says US president’s adviser Jonathan Greenblatt

Matt Black discovers how start up social enterprises should structure themselves to appeal to investors while protecting social mission.