The UK's leading social investment conference has announced that it is upping sticks this year, moving out of the capital to Birmingham. Ellie Ward catches up with one of the city's social entrepreneurs – Miss Macaroon herself, Rosie Ginday.
"An opportunity is now emerging for the social enterprise and investment sector to embrace and facilitate the community ownership movement in football." Oliver Holtaway explains all.
The South West of England is arguably one of the most exciting places in terms of social investment innovation at the moment. Sarah Forster, Dan Gregory and Jon Sidall offer insight.
"There’s nothing on the highstreet, there’s nothing in Boots, there’s no stand out brand." James Ashwell is on a mission to serve the needs of people with dementia – the forgotten market.
Acumen launches in the US, the southwest of England proves to be a hotspot for Social Investment Tax Relief and actress Eva Longoria becomes an impact investment ambassador.
Social enterprise leaders from around the world prepare to set sail on the first Social Enterprise Boatcamp, which travels from Civitavecchia on the coast of Italy to Barcelona in Spain this May.
Charities Aid Foundation has raised £20m in retail bonds listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ellie Ward talks to those involved in structuring the investment.
