The importance of community ownership, restoring community self esteem, how storytelling can help keep young people in rural areas – and more: the most interesting ideas and insights Pioneers Post heard at the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025.
Campaigners say EU is “moving in reverse” after radical proposal to further limit the reach of flagship corporate sustainability regulations passes key vote in Parliament thanks to support from far-right parties vowing to “stop the Green Deal”.
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.
Government says new ‘central point of contact’ for impact economy recognises the ‘untapped potential’ of the country’s social impact sector, while the movement welcomes ‘joined up’ support.
Small rural communities are discovering they can generate sustainable income without compromising their traditions and culture. Visitors from around the world discussed ideas at the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025.
Big Society Capital impact report reveals it has channelled £2.6bn of investment to more than 3,500 enterprises, highlights growing interest from venture capital firms, but points to need for more efforts to reach underserved communities.
Gael Drummond from Firstport says the high level of support the Scottish social enterprise ecosystem provides enables entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to develop their ventures. 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: Patagonia's donations under scrutiny, David LePage's latest news and a big-name move in the UK social investment sector.
Scotland’s new Ventures Lab will step up social enterprise support, as minister highlights country’s ambitions towards achieving a ‘wellbeing economy’.
The world’s 2bn informal economy workers need social protection, labour rights and decent working conditions. Co-operatives are the answer, according to StreetNet International.
Impact entrepreneurs call for economic ‘paradigm shift’ in EU, South Africa’s mission to create decent jobs and how the School for Social Entrepreneurs helps social enterprises survive longer. 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: big names pledge support for Yunus, Irish social enterprises aim high, and award opens for mid-career social entrepreneurs.
A School for Social Entrepreneurs report shows that its Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme develops social enterprises that survive longer and are less reliant on grants.
Business for a Better Tomorrow coalition seeks to make impact community’s voice heard ahead of 2024 European elections with a manifesto launched today.
