Leading voices from UK social enterprise, co-operatives and social investment have raised concerns over a “landmark” definition of the ‘impact economy’ that risks alienating a number of impactful organisations.
Impact Europe today revealed the name of its new chief: Angela Wiebeck, praised for “building bridges” between mainstream finance and impact over her two decades at UBS and Aquila Capital. She speaks to Pioneers Post from Brussels.
OPINION: There’s a message blowing across the Atlantic that the business of investment is to maximise return, and considering people and planet is woke nonsense. This argument is outdated, says GSG Impact chair Nick Hurd.
INTERVIEW: Putting a price tag on a company’s social and environmental impact is the only way to demonstrate its true profit and loss, believes Sir Ronald Cohen, who is now focusing on driving forward the next accounting revolution.
Are basic accounting tasks becoming a hassle for your social enterprise? The latest installment of our Digital Toolbox series has tips on simplifying your accounting by moving it into the cloud.
Diversifying from your core offering can bridge gaps in funding. Senior executives at Ripplez recently offered a salutary tale at a social enterprise leaders meet-up.
Will UnLtd use their massive endowment for impact investing? And why does the organisation's CEO think interest in social impact bonds is waning? The answers are all in our exclusive interview.
What do you do when commissioning decisions leave a big hole in your finances? Laurie Russell of the Wise Group recently offered some advice to fellow social enterprise leaders.
Struggling to find the time to get your sales emails out? In the latest in our Digital Toolbox series, we look at ways you can cut down your workload by automating your emails.
In seeking meaningful work, top talent is more interested in working in the social impact sector than ever before. To capitalise on this, organisations must understand what such candidates value.
Is your organisation experiencing growing pains? Here, Peter Walter, a trustee of charity OutdoorLads, plays doctor to diagnose treatments for business challenges you might be experiencing.
