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.
"No looking back and no preconceptions," promises Lord Victor Adebowale as he begins to dig into UK's £3.5bn social investment market – with consultation of social enterprises to begin shortly.
