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In the latest in our Nicholls & Dimes column, social value expert Jeremy Nicholls explains why audit and assurance are the heroes we need on our quest if we are to understand what impact is and how to grow it.

False trade-offs and quick fixes may be appealing during times of fear and uncertainty – but we need to allow for and even embrace the messy reality of multiple approaches if we're to solve today's biggest problems.

The Greensill scandal and the European Super League demonstrate what goes wrong when companies chase profit above all – and that fans will take their custom elsewhere. The B Lab UK co-founder on why the time is ripe to repurpose business.

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.

James Perry is revolting against shareholder capitalism. It’s killing us and it’s time to change, he says. A proposal to introduce a new type of company in England – the benefit company – could be the first step towards a world with less inequality, a halt to climate change and fewer people fleeing disaster. 

Britain must pursue an ‘inclusive innovation’ agenda if it wants to improve its chances of reducing poverty, social exclusion and inequality on its shores, says Harsha Patel.

We’re all concerned that social impact bonds should ultimately benefit service users, not least those creating and managing them, writes Ben Jupp.

David Hunter laments that the emphasis is shifting too much towards meeting investors’ demands, eroding the distinctiveness of social investment.

The last cover feature of Pioneers Post Quarterly looked at venture philanthropy. Here, Angela Kail of New Philanthropy Capital urges us not to get too excited about it just yet.