Bite-sized news from the impact economy: Australia’s social investment market reviewed, Social Enterprise Academy arrives in Egypt, UnLtd backs 12 new ventures. Plus, Nick Hurd joins Access foundation, and opportunities for social entrepreneurs.
The CEO of Big Society Capital, Cliff Prior, is to move on from the UK’s impact investment giant after four years at the helm. Prior will be taking up an international remit to lead the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment.
Last week’s general election returned the biggest Conservative majority since 1987, a heavy defeat for Labour, and an unobstructed path towards taking Britain out of the EU. What now?
The news from Westminster has long been frustrating for those running social businesses – but there may be opportunities too. UnLtd's senior policy officer decodes the latest developments and explores what they mean for social entrepreneurs.
Government review of Social Investment Tax Relief attracts long list of recommendations, including calls to make it accessible to a much wider range of businesses.
Established social enterprises are increasingly frustrated with the lack of access to growth capital. UnLtd’s director of ventures calls for more new products and a major rethink for philanthropy.
Companies limited by shares can drift away from their social mission when commercial pressures bite. Purposely helps them create a legally binding commitment that reflects their values.
Students have always been radical – but now they’re taking matters into their own hands through social entrepreneurship, says Manchester Business School’s Dr Robert Phillips.
The black cab is back. This time we hitch a ride with Mark Norbury, CEO of UnLtd, who takes us to a church and a hotel whilst debating social impact bonds, asset locks and impact investing.
