"Few organisations are geared up to know if they are creating as much social value as they can with the resources they have" – Jeremy Nicholls argues that better is not good enough, it's time to start optimising social value creation.
Undercover economist Tim Harford set out on a quest for ice-cold sodden hair and maximum impact. New Philanthropy Capital's Iona Joy unearths the prickly issues in Harford's attempt to get the most bang for his benevolent buck.
Threadneedle Investments today announced that Warwickshire County Council will invest £40 million into its Social Bond Fund. The fund's progress could be key to helping a mainstream culture of social investment emerge in the UK.
