Health and social care contracts present the biggest growth potential for social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, finds independent analysis, but they’re held back by a digital skills gap and overcomplicated processes.
Social entrepreneurs in conflict regions react to the situation by adapting to, addressing and altering conflict, according to research among leading social entrepreneurs in Afghanistan.
STARS OF SEWF2020: Makesense co-founder Christian Vanizette on growing its weekly volunteer base from 50 to 1,000 under Covid – and why the Social Enterprise World Forum is a chance to ‘recharge each other’s batteries of hope’.
Are basic accounting tasks becoming a hassle for your social enterprise? The latest installment of our Digital Toolbox series has tips on simplifying your accounting by moving it into the cloud.
Rupert Scofield, president and CEO of microfinance organisation FINCA, reflects on the state of microfinance as for-profit FinTech companies are moving in on the space.
Digital transformation in the social sector needs investment. NPC's Tris Lumley reflects on the necessity of charities and social enterprises to embrace digital transformation.
This week the 31st annual Volunteers’ Week aims to encourage millions of people across the UK to give up some of their time in the name of social impact. Code Club's Sarah Sheerman Chase offers her top tips on engaging volunteers online.
Australian social sector leader and CEO of Social Traders David Brookes explains why he's travelling nearly 10,000 miles to attend the 2015 Social Enterprise Summit in Inverness, Scotland.
What does mischief have to do with starting social movements and how in the 21st century can we inspire the masses into action? Ellie Ward talks to John Jackson – a leading figure in a number of international campaigns – to find out.
