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.
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.
Sir Ronald Cohen, the impact investing pioneer, is pre-launching an artificial intelligence avatar which discusses his ideas and reflections. We put it to the test.
This week: ‘not-for-profit’ actor Michael Sheen recognised by Time magazine, GIIN focuses on Japan’s ‘inspiring’ momentum for impact investing, and B Corps continue to rise.
Humanitix opens UK office in Edinburgh with announcement of £500,000 annual prize for UK social enterprises and charities, and promise of focus on events accessibility for people with disabilities
£440m of dormant assets is allocated in new government strategy, including £87.5m for social investment and a commitment to follow sector recommendations – but the amount remains ‘modest’ in the face of current challenges.
Julie Pybus asks what lies ahead for social investment in the UK, as pioneering social investor tops £100m in invesments. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
This week: Sir Ronald Cohen’s social investment solution for UK child poverty, Kresse Wesling bags $100k Cartier impact award, Mirova merger – and more.
As Big Issue Invest celebrates achieving £100m of social investments during its first 20 years, executive chair Mark Porter reflects on the UK social investor’s journey so far and the challenges that lie ahead.
BRUSSELS BRIEFING: Social enterprise is removed from the remit of the directorate overseeing internal market, entrepreneurship and SMEs as the EU prioritises competitiveness over sustainability. Toby Gazeley reports.
