How do you lead through upheaval and huge uncertainty? Zoe Portlock of London-based Bikeworks on revamping the business, giving restless cyclists a sense of purpose – and the unexpected lessons of life under lockdown.
There's never been a better time for social investors to rewrite their rulebooks. Niamh Goggin, Helen Heap and Richard Litchfield suggest three ways they could start.
UK high street banks have been called upon to support emergency loan fund for social ventures, while social investors promise three-week turnaround and regular reviews to adapt and improve the fund where needed.
Last week's £750m package to support frontline charities brought some sighs of relief, but it's far from enough. David Floyd reflects on why the sector has been so poorly served, despite its best lobbying efforts.
In the first in our new series offering guidance, reflections and exercises to help social impact leaders through difficult times, leadership coach and mindfulness teacher Tim Segaller shares a simple exercise to help you rest and reboot.
Social entrepreneur Jess Thompson, recently hospitalised with Covid-19, on how her fear and a sense of powerlessness were brought into sharp relief through conversations with the refugee chefs at Migrateful.
What's it like leading a social enterprise through a global pandemic? Mike Curtin of DC Central Kitchen on a 'tremendous overhaul' of the business, his fears for the future, and why his long bike rides are more important than ever.
A £25m recovery fund, £29m in emergency loans and £50m more as Big Society Capital pledges to "reprioritise and repurpose" existing and future investments – while charities get a long-awaited promise of funding from government.
Since 2012 Open Road Alliance has been stepping in to help when nonprofits and social enterprises hit unexpected roadblocks. We heard their tips on finding your way through uncertainty.
