The SE100 Awards, created by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest, celebrate the most pioneering social enterprises in the UK. But it takes special qualities to be a winner, as two of our judges reveal.
Running a social business is hard work. In this videocast we explore four key areas to get right with Louisa Ziane of Toast Ale – the social enterprise that turns surplus bread into beer – and expert Eddie Finch from Buzzacott.
Bewildered by buzzwords? Drowning in jargon? Webreak down the terminology and get back to basics with impact economy concepts. Here, Buzzacott's Alex Judd provides your Impact 101 on social enterprise acquisitions.
“The future comes very, very quickly.” Podcast guests Tej Dhami and Zoe Portlock on why a social enterprise's longevity means much, much more than dusty risk registers – and why current ways of working may put the wider movement itself at risk.
Judging the ‘best of the best’ is never a simple task – but for this year’s NatWest SE100 Awards, both veteran mastery and emerging talent have been able to shine through.
In our second Fit for the Future podcast in partnership with Buzzacott, social investor Isabelle Irani and P3 Charity boss Mark Simms share expert tips when seeking social investment – and reveal some pitfalls to avoid.
In our first Fit for the Future podcast in partnership with Buzzacott accountants, we talk to Anna Whitty from transport charity ECT and Natalie Campbell from Belu Water about how they led sustainable businesses through the Covid-19 crisis.
As social enterprises enter the post Covid-19 world, how can they mitigate the risks elevated by the pandemic? Now is the time to develop new revenue streams, review grant terms and ensure cash is working as effectively as possible.
This year's NatWest SE100 Social Business Champions prove that even in tough times the best social ventures find ways to stay resilient and to innovate.