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.
Nature is the world’s greatest social and financial asset, says Monica Vasquez Del Solar. But we’re not yet making the most of its potential to mitigate climate change and address other global challenges.
As the wealth of the world’s multinationals seems to spiral ever higher, surely they should reconsider how they invest their riches – or do we need a more fundamental shift? This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: race battle suspends US Fearless Fund’s activities, Australian unis continue to get top marks for impact, and more.
More companies should get into impact investing, urges Impact Europe, but many are still scratching their heads about where to start. A new guide offers pointers to the benefits and the how tos.
Bias toward capital is so deeply embedded in business thinking that few question its legitimacy. But next-generation enterprises are starting to shift the playing field.
Our editor reflects on meeting David LePage, a true champion of social enterprise, who died in May. Plus we consider the global significance of the EU elections. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: why deeper investment is needed in our oceans, microcredit funds target growth of ‘socio-bioeconomy’ in Brazil, and a social enterprise radio station launches in Wales.
As the elections loom, Europe’s social economy faces uncertainty about the future direction of the European Commission. Our correspondent in Brussels hints at the themes that might emerge, and dives into an analysis of the European single market.
