The news from Westminster has long been frustrating for those running social businesses – but there may be opportunities too. UnLtd's senior policy officer decodes the latest developments and explores what they mean for social entrepreneurs.
Plymouth became a ‘Social Enterprise City’ in 2013 – a badge that’s helped shift social enterprise from fringe to forefront. But there’s more work to be done.
Jeremy Nicholls argues that the world needs to change the way that it accounts for value. This is vital to reduce ever-increasing inequality, which – if it isn’t halted – will take us back to a feudal society.
"A common misconception about Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) is that money is the driving factor." Jenny North from Impetus PEF explains why she welcomes government enthusiasm for SIBs.
"Could we have created more value with the resources we have available?" This is the question that board members need to be asking in order to truly embed an effective impact measurement approach in their organisations.
