Will geopolitics push social enterprise to the bottom of the inbox? Will power be truly shared through devolution? Will progress made so far be forgotten? We asked leaders from across the impact community to share their perspective on the new PM.
Following the devastating loss of her cousin’s premature baby in rural Uganda, Dr Comfort Ayikoru created a solution to the country’s desperate lack of incubators.
Coordinated by Social Enterprise Australia, the country’s first ever National Strategy for Social Enterprise was co-designed by nearly 500 people from across the ecosystem and aims to ‘unlock the power of social enterprise’.
A draft new law that could give steward ownership an EU-wide legal status is progressing through the European Union’s legislative machine – and campaigners are working hard to save a decisive amendment from being scrapped.
INTERVIEW: The founding CEO of FASE knows what it means to do impact-first investing that works for social enterprises. As he takes on one of the most influential European impact investing roles, he shares his vision with Pioneers Post.
Access, the Foundation for Social Investment, set up to channel funds to under-served communities in England, announces it will not close in 2026, while CEO emphasises that it didn't want to develop an 'organisational ego'.
While impact emphasises the facts, honesty speaks more about attitude, says Stone Soup Consulting's Sophie Robin – and while an ‘honesty report’ doesn't answer all the questions, it pushes the company to reflect and seek continual improvement.
UK government announces that community wealth funds will be recipients of expanded dormant assets scheme alongside social investment, youth and financial inclusion, following consultation.
On the persistence of social change pioneers – and the life experiences that shape them; Locavore's last-ditch crowdfunder; and news from the Impact Investing Institute. The editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.
He’s spent two decades building the infrastructure for venture philanthropy. As he retires at last, Doug Miller reveals what triggered his passion, why “skin in the game” matters – and why today's “1920s model” of funding needs to ramp up fast.
Locavore, the UK’s Social Enterprise of the Year 2021 and “shining example” of social enterprise success, resorts to crowdfunder after failing to secure social investment to help it survive cashflow crisis.
The global impact deals, reports and initiatives you need to know about this month – all in one place. Featuring New Leaf, Fairphone, The Ocean Cleanup, Phenix Capital, and many more.
