As B Lab marks its first two decades and creating a community of more than 10,000 companies, we look back at our coverage of the movement and highlight some of the pioneering B Corps which have made headlines with us.
OPINION: Lasting impact doesn’t come from individual heroics, says serial social entrepreneur Jeroo Billimoria. A fixation on entrepreneurial ‘saviours’ risks obscuring the true collaborative nature of change.
As conflict continues in the Middle East, Jordan-based Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood shares how the region’s support organisations are continuing to develop the impact finance market and back social enterprises.
The CEO of the UK’s blended finance wholesaler leaves an impressive record from his 11-year tenure, but his successor will have to meet high ambitions and upcoming challenges.
“Fresh momentum”, “great opportunity”, “on a mission”: UK social impact organisations, including Social Enterprise UK, Better Society Capital and the Impact Investing Institute, share first reactions to announcement of 4 July general election.
Social enterprises described as “investing in the future” with widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, as pressures to maximise efficiency mount in dire economic landscape, according to SEUK's latest report published today.
The founder of a social enterprise repairing outdoor sports kit says thinking like businesses will only perpetuate a system that is destroying the planet. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Forcing people who are ill to go back to work is not the answer to Britain’s rising economic inactivity rate. Instead, we must invest in solving the root causes of poverty, says Big Issue Invest CEO.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: have B Corps failed to nail their comms? More $$$ for Australian social enterprises. And guess the new name for GSG.
NatWest Social & Community Capital seeks to deliver impact across both its direct social lending and investment portfolio by adopting “total impact approach” – and billions could be unlocked if more charities adopted same policy.
John Swinney, the new Scottish first minister, has been a long-term champion of the social enterprise sector. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: blended finance deals rebound after 10-year low, why philanthropy must adopt futures thinking, and a frothy campaign from social enterprise Hubbub.
