A windfall for some, a blow for others – three key announcements from this week’s budget that will affect social enterprises and charities and those investing in them.
UK government announces that community wealth funds will be recipients of expanded dormant assets scheme alongside social investment, youth and financial inclusion, following consultation.
Second part of government pilot aims to provide 215 homes via social investor Resonance fund and aims to catalyse further investment as social housing becomes increasingly attractive for investors.
There’s a new wave of diverse-led social enterprises in the UK, many ambitious and ready to grow. Yet often they’re unaware of, or unable to access, the right support or investment – or they're discouraged to even try. What needs to change?
The UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined a budget last week that sought to bring stability to the country’s finances. Yet the looming recession is plummeting social enterprises and the communities they serve into crisis.
Investing in organisations that help people keep their bills down, making the case for more government support, and focusing on long-term resilience: how social investors can help charities and social enterprises to weather a "perfect storm".
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