Running a venture that helps both people and planet is hard. Amid inflation, instability and even war, it sounds almost impossible. But, for the pioneers of green business in Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt, sticking to the mission makes sense.
Better Society Capital, the UK’s social investment wholesaler, reveals 7% growth in the market since 2022 plus a new analysis of the most prolific types of investor.
The social enterprise gatherings at the UK Labour Party conference left Nick Temple underwhelmed. The impact economy must stop rehashing the same old arguments if it doesn’t want to remain on the fringes of the national debate.
How is politics influencing impact investing in Latin America? How can the nascent impact investing movement grow its presence in the region? We report from Impact Minds in Oaxaca, Mexico, to answer these questions and more.
UK government announces that community wealth funds will be recipients of expanded dormant assets scheme alongside social investment, youth and financial inclusion, following consultation.
On the persistence of social change pioneers – and the life experiences that shape them; Locavore's last-ditch crowdfunder; and news from the Impact Investing Institute. The editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.
He’s spent two decades building the infrastructure for venture philanthropy. As he retires at last, Doug Miller reveals what triggered his passion, why “skin in the game” matters – and why today's “1920s model” of funding needs to ramp up fast.
Locavore, the UK’s Social Enterprise of the Year 2021 and “shining example” of social enterprise success, resorts to crowdfunder after failing to secure social investment to help it survive cashflow crisis.
The global impact deals, reports and initiatives you need to know about this month – all in one place. Featuring New Leaf, Fairphone, The Ocean Cleanup, Phenix Capital, and many more.
Why Turkey's social entrepreneurs need your stories; 365 days of resilience in Ukraine; and 100 fresh faces on our WISE100 list – the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.
Babysitting in the basement, tours led by blind people, and crowdfunding for refugees: as Ukrainians mark one year since the Russian invasion, we spotlight some of the social ventures stepping up to help, at home and abroad.
The WISE100 recognises the most inspiring and influential women in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. Find out who is in our top 100 this year.
