On International Women's Day, Jo Tilley-Riley of Big Society Capital says if social investment is in the business of social justice and positive social change, we need to start walking the walk.
The entrepreneur behind business accelerator Growth4Good made his fortune in software services. He now puts both his energy and money into growing social enterprises.
The UK prime minister gives a wide-ranging speech outlining that her ambitions for post-Brexit Britain rest on notions of mutual responsibility and helping those who are "just getting by". She also mentions social finance.
The social enterprise sector should raise its ambitions, but it needs more investment, more risk-taking and more confidence to change society, say opening speakers on day two.
The small grants scheme from government-backed Access foundation gives new funding via social investors to prepare charities and social enterprises for further support.
A leap into the unknown? Big Society Capital and others have spearheaded an initiative to help board members understand the risks and opportunities of social investment.
