With a third of the world’s adults still unbanked, the work of credit unions remains as relevant as ever – and their true impact on communities and the public purse may be significant, as two recent social value analyses demonstrate.
The head of Ireland’s Social Innovation Fund on the health worker who opened her eyes to the needs of a marginalised group – and who proved that some forms of innovation are a slow burn.
Bite-sized stories this week from the impact economy around the world: a “historic shift” among impact investors on impact measurement, insights on family giving, Starbucks backs coffee cup recycling drive, and more.
PLUS: US philanthropy heavyweights back new ‘Tipping Point Fund’; new blended finance agribusiness fund makes first investment, UK universities set up responsible investment network, and more.
Bite-sized stories this week: Businesses pledge big at climate talks, UK construction firm Wates hits £20m social spending target, a new law in Cyprus, grants windfall for Irish projects and a market first in recycled materials for water company Belu.
Sweet treats selected from your social enterprise and impact investing news releases. This week: €800k for Irish social enterprise training, new fund for fashion industry innovations, soap enterprise invites others to "steal its staff", and more...
Experts from the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) select headlines from among their 280 members in recent months – and tell us why they matter.
Even small social enterprises should consider looking abroad to develop their business. But in most countries, more support for them to do so is needed.
30 European Social Innovation Competition finalists are in the running for prize funding worth £50,000. From Greece to Ireland, we pick out our top five.
