Tagged - Social Enterprise Scotland

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: FT recognises growing importance of impact investment, UK government names minister for social enterprise (among many other roles), Indian government notes development impact bond’s success, and more. ​​​​​​

Your quick guide to the most interesting news snippets about social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business around the world. This week featuring the Body Shop, Social Enterprise Scotland, Hello Tractor, and more.

SEWF23: Verification scheme launched at this week's Social Enterprise World Forum aims to overcome cultural and language differences, to provide clear identity for businesses focused on positive purpose.

Fourth edition of Social Enterprise in Scotland Census identifies strong female leadership among the country’s 6,000-plus social enterprises.

More than 100 members of international social enterprise community sign open letter urging ministers to reconsider decision to defund SENScot, saying timing "couldn't be any worse" and that SENScot is an example of international best practice. 

Social Enterprise Scotland has published an open letter to the social enterprise community in Scotland responding to concerns about future support for grassroots and rural groups.

As the Scottish government announces its decision to cut hundreds of thousands of pounds of grant funding for SENScot, worries are raised about loss of support for grassroots organisations.

Today’s grantmaking decision follows Scottish ministers’ plan to support  just ‘one clear voice’ advocating for the country’s social enterprise sector.

Two social entrepreneurs outline their plans for growth, after receiving a share of £135,000 this month from the £15m Catalyst Fund.