Good Leaders Podcast: Could every unwanted laptop, pillow or sofa spark something bigger? A Good Thing’s co-founder Cathy Benwell tells Tim West how her circular economy social business turns would-be waste into social impact.
The Dream Big South Yorkshire Fund unites social finance, local government and one of the world's leading children's charities. We speak to Key Fund and Save the Children to explore their ambitions for this pioneeering pilot.
EXPERT INSIGHT: Ghana’s first pension-backed, blended finance fund of funds is proof of concept that domestic savings, not foreign aid, could become the biggest source of finance for African SMEs.
University graduate Solène Declas ditched business school to found Aibo, a platform that tackles loneliness by pairing young adults with elderly people looking for companionship. She shares the joys and challenges she faces as a young social entrepreneur.
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.
The tools and insight you need to do good business, better. Get expert advice, practical insight and frontline examples on key business management topics from our network of social business practitioners and advisors.
Glasses with adjustable lenses: a relatively simple idea that is transforming lives around the world. Willemijn Geldorp talks about why she used her money to invest in Eyejusters.
At Critical Mass delegates and speakers dealt with social enterprise dilemmas and showcased global successes in the sector. Access the presentations from the plenary sessions and workshops here.
Fear can play an critical role when it comes to making decisions in your professional life. Liam Black explores the issues of self doubt and how to understand what you really want.
How can the philosophies of author, broadcaster, professor and all round business guru Charles Shandy apply to public service practitioners? Andrew Laird, a leader in public service spin-outs, explains all.
One in five UK entrepreneurs want to start a social enterprise. In a three-part series the Cabinet Office explores social investment stories from across the UK. First up: the venture empowering communities in Africa with superfruit.
In this quarter's essay founder of Responsible 100 Michael Solomon provides an in-depth analysis of the accreditations and certifications set up to help consumers buy more responsibly.
From the West Bank to Jamaica, Bristol-based social enterprise 2nd Chance Group is using sport to increase opportunities in disadvantaged communities and support those trapped in a life of crime.
It's not just the job of investors to assess the capabilities of social enterprises seeking investments, the enterprises themselves also hold substantial power – they just don’t all realise it yet.
