With the next EU budget on the horizon, now is the time for the bloc to drive forward global efforts for a more sustainable and social economy. But without action, the social economy could miss out, writes Euclid Network’s Toby Gazeley.
EXPERT INSIGHT: New legislation puts social enterprises, co-operatives and other inclusive businesses at the centre of an economy that works for people, communities and the planet. And it’s part of a wider global conversation.
Funders must see disability as at the “intersection of everything”, say entrepreneurs at the Skoll World Forum, where a cohort of leaders championing inclusive public health took to the stage.
Around £738m is up for grabs in England as government reviews Dormant Assets Scheme's current priorities of social investment, financial inclusion and youth.
How do we incentivise innovators of all disciplines to solve our biggest social problems? From life-saving drones to mapping rainforests to AI fighting dementia, challenge prizes can enable major breakthroughs.
Efforts to engage stakeholders are sometimes ok, sometimes awful, says our columnist. Twelve failings to avoid – and how a focus on power and rights can make engagement matter.
E3M was created in 2012 to support UK social enterprises that deliver public services. A decade on, commissioning has improved – but culture and attitudes to risk still block progressive public procurement.
Dramatic week in Westminster prompts concerns that government’s “big thinking” on levelling up may be stalled, while more immediate progress on procurement and other policies faces uncertain months ahead.
Over-ambitious return expectations? Inspiration for the rest of the world? Too London-focused? As the UK’s social investment wholesaler marks its tenth anniversary, we canvassed a range of views on its successes and failures so far.
Diversity of thought “deeply changes the world”, says the social entrepreneur and SE100 keynote speaker. But we will miss out on innovations if we don't make it our business to listen out for those with different life experiences.
£10,000 prize will support CEOs to develop their leadership skills and grow the impact of their businesses, in fields ranging from diversity in children’s books to supporting domestic abuse survivors finding new careers.
