Partnering with philanthropists, impact investors and mission-led businesses should become the norm across government, says Darren Jones, but concerns emerge that grassroots organisations might struggle to be heard by policymakers.
OPINION: The £28bn National Wealth Fund’s new strategy firmly closed the door on social enterprises and charities, says Social Investment Business’s Jack Wakefield. The social economy should have equal access to public finance.
New Philanthropy Capital claims it's made the first estimate of the scale of the UK’s impact economy, bringing together impact-led businesses, charities, political parties and others, while omitting co-operatives and employee-led businesses.
Quadrennial review praises Access for its success in providing wider access to social investment but highlights challenges as mobilising new sources of funding beyond dormant assets proves increasingly urgent.
Can the ‘business for good’ movement resist populist forces? Will the UK’s Office for the Impact Economy deliver? Is impact investing having an existential crisis? Find out the key questions on our radar for 2026.
Analysis of 5,000 impact funds investing in private markets shows a record US$1tn in impact assets under management, but capital flows dropped by nearly half in two years, aligning with wider negative trends in impact investing.
Veja and FabricAid founders among 21 award winners praised for their “extraordinary resilience” as they face unprecedented funding cuts and political upheaval.
The UK's New Year Honours list recognises impact economy trailblazers, and we're delighted that our solutions-focused stories were popular in 2025. The Pioneers Post newsroom is looking forward to 2026.
Polish your impact reports and finalise your annual accounts – get your applications ready for the SE100 Impact Pioneer Awards 2026! This year including new awards for Public Sector Pioneer and Pioneering Woman.
This week: Ecosia calls for a climate Nobel Prize, OpenAI Foundation reveals grantees, the UK government is looking for candidates for its Civil Society Council, and more.
OPINION: Racial equity is missing from the UK government’s Pride in Place strategy, says Asher Craig of the Pathway Fund. This overlooks what is possible when the potential of BEM communities is unlocked.
