Big Society Capital must reconsider plans not to focus solely on social enterprises or provide core funding for a Black-led social investment fund, say Social Enterprise UK's CEO Peter Holbrook and chair Lord Victor Adebowale.
UK wholesaler commits to changes as it re-examines its role following the “extremely important if not always comfortable feedback” from the recent Adebowale Commission on Social Investment.
As Big Society Capital marks its 10-year anniversary, CEO Stephen Muers reveals key changes ahead – including addressing past failings on diversity and changing a target return rate that is now “out of step” with the organisation's mission.
Group urges social investors to step up inclusion and equity efforts with new pledges, following damning findings last week from the influential Adebowale Commission.
The Commission on Social Investment’s “bold” recommendations call for £800m new money, a fresh strategy from government and a rethink of Big Society Capital.
In an exclusive interview, the chair of the Commission on Social Investment says his report’s recommendations can deliver ‘levelling up’ – but the UK government must get serious about social enterprise and social investment.
Frustrated former minister who helped birth UK’s social investment policy warns powerful department for business is now falling behind on major global shift towards purpose-led business and ESG.
Social entrepreneurs tell Adebowale Commission that social investors’ staffing is putting them off, while LEYF boss says experienced business leaders should be given paid roles on boards.
The direct link between the social investment market and growing social enterprise appears to be slipping, writes the Social Enterprise UK chair – it's time to hear what social entrepreneurs need.
