A SOCAP first-timer is inspired by the American willingness to fund data, the power of influencers and some bold commitments on diversity – but wonders where the entrepreneurs and end users are.
As momentum grows behind the #CharitySoWhite movement, social investors say campaign is much needed – and highlight the poor diversity record in their own field.
Government officials in the world’s fourth largest country say social enterprises can help create an economy that “leaves no one behind” – while entrepreneurs call for more support in return.
How can social enterprise support organisations help entrepreneurs learn – and what skills do they need most? Five lessons from the School for Social Entrepreneurs.
Pressure grows on social investors to address the UK’s dangerous levels of inequality – including seeking out campaigning groups and other equality-focused organisations for their portfolios.
Finance Innovation Lab incubates the people, ideas and movements building an alternative, healthier financial system. We meet co-founder Charlotte Millar – summed up by her WISE100 nominator as both “kind” and “powerful”.
Four traps social investment firms are falling into when it comes to diversity – and a few ways to avoid them, from the co-chair of the Diversity Forum.
