New research from the UK’s social investment wholesaler shows a 12% year-on-year increase largely driven by a jump in investment in social and affordable housing, while the picture is more mixed in other segments of the market.
Winners across 15 categories were unveiled at a London ceremony last night, ranging from household names Change Please and The Skill Mill to promising newcomers like EcoCoach CIC.
As the Dutch city of the Hague celebrates 10 years as a self-appointed ‘impact city’ – supporting startups working to make a positive difference – Coos Santing tells us what’s working, what’s not, and why rivalry with other urban centres is softening.
‘Major milestone’ for impact investing as revision of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation acknowledges it for the first time as a distinct practice, but text risks being cut as it journeys through EU legislative negotiations.
The WISE100 recognises the most inspiring and influential women in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. Find out who is in our Top 100 List, plus – new for this year – our 30 Ones to Watch.
Your quick guide to the news in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. This week: WFTO calls for Gaza ceasefire, the link between gender inequality and climate change, and a new resource for impact-focused VCs.
We're gearing up for this year's WISE100 awards in the Pioneers Post newsroom, and this week editor Julie Pybus reflects on some poetic inspiration from one of our winners from last year...
As the WISE100 awards ceremony fast approaches, it’s time to reveal our finalists for WISE100 Social Business Woman, Star of the Future, Social Investment Champion, Environmental Champion, and Equality & Empowerment Champion.
Your quick guide to the news in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. This week: Danone condemned for plastic pollution, impact jargon reaches 'criminal' levels, and The Body Shop closures confirmed.
Is The Body Shop’s likely demise a warning that purpose-led companies can’t survive the choppiest waters of the marketplace? Or is there another way? This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Your quick guide to the news in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. This week: Wates smashes its social enterprise spending target, Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2024 host city named, and more.
The Body Shop’s decision to appoint administrators has received mixed reactions, with many in the business for good sector grieving the trailblazing ethical company’s demise, while some members of the public believe it only has itself to blame.
