One social enterprise is staying silent on International Women's Day in protest at it being highjacked by virtue signalling companies. But our WISE100 awards are cause for genuine celebration.
This week in the Pioneers Post newsroom, we reflect on lessons from BUD Leaders 10 Year Anniversary event, the significance of all-female presenters at the WISE100 awards, and why talk is cheap unless it is followed by action.
We're gearing up for this year's WISE100 awards in the Pioneers Post newsroom, and this week editor Julie Pybus reflects on some poetic inspiration from one of our winners from last year...
Is The Body Shop’s likely demise a warning that purpose-led companies can’t survive the choppiest waters of the marketplace? Or is there another way? This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Gael Drummond from Firstport says the high level of support the Scottish social enterprise ecosystem provides enables entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to develop their ventures. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Impact entrepreneurs call for economic ‘paradigm shift’ in EU, South Africa’s mission to create decent jobs and how the School for Social Entrepreneurs helps social enterprises survive longer. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Key developments that will shape the social economy in 2024. Plus, the World Cooperative Monitor and research finds UK social economy lags European neighbours. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Erinch Sahan from DEAL says we shouldn't over-celebrate our wins. Plus, new research finds 10m social enterprises worldwide and how two startups harnessed ‘the power of tech’ for good. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
From Muhammad Yunus’ conviction to the closure of Social Impact Ireland, we explore how setbacks in our impact journey can be used to fuel further change. Plus, the UK’s 2024 New Year Honours List awards changemakers from around the country.
