Locavore, the UK’s Social Enterprise of the Year 2021 and “shining example” of social enterprise success, resorts to crowdfunder after failing to secure social investment to help it survive cashflow crisis.
The global impact deals, reports and initiatives you need to know about this month – all in one place. Featuring New Leaf, Fairphone, The Ocean Cleanup, Phenix Capital, and many more.
Research led by Alison Rose of NatWest celebrates resilience and entrepreneurialism of women founders – including social entrepreneurs, yet one critic says pace of change is still too slow.
Inaugural awards scheme, run in partnership with African Venture Philanthropy Alliance, aims to showcase “inventiveness” of Africa’s investors and market builders. Entries are open until 31 March.
Impact assets still fall far short of today's pressing social needs. We need a major mindset shift in impact investing – and we need to trust our unstoppable social entrepreneurs to do what they do best.
As decision time looms on where to allocate £700m of dormant assets, the MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central makes the case for social entrepreneurs – who "dare to think differently" and make a huge impact, especially in underserved areas of the UK.
Community development finance institution Salad Money says £40m commitment will help it meet “rocketing demand” for credit, and help NHS and other public sector workers to avoid payday lenders and loan sharks.
