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.
Corporate responsibility is big in South Africa, with unemployment a key focus. But a grassroots circular economy group that's speaking out for maligned workers, plus public funding for a “vibrant” social economy, are also making waves.
Key developments that will shape the social economy in 2024. Plus, the World Cooperative Monitor and research finds UK social economy lags European neighbours. 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 featuring startups in Madrid, impact investing qualifications, a campaign for 'true and fair' accounting, and more.
Research carried out by Aspire Impact reveals that investors and shareholders are more likely to push for companies to create a chief impact officer role than policymakers, consumers and employees.
From discussions on the social economy in the UN to supporting communities in conflict and crisis, experts from the impact community share their hopes and predictions for 2024.
EXCLUSIVE: Research reveals gulf between UK and European counterparts in strength of the social economy, pointing to the Basque Country and Emilia-Romagna as regions to emulate, as lobbying steps up for business reform ahead of general election.
Erinch Sahan from DEAL says we shouldn't over-celebrate our wins. Plus, new research finds 10m social enterprises worldwide and how two startups harnessed ‘the power of tech’ for good. 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 featuring World Economic Forum updates, good news about impact investments in Japan, plans to celebrate Suzanne Biegel's life and more.
