The social enterprise sector should raise its ambitions, but it needs more investment, more risk-taking and more confidence to change society, say opening speakers on day two.
The small grants scheme from government-backed Access foundation gives new funding via social investors to prepare charities and social enterprises for further support.
A leap into the unknown? Big Society Capital and others have spearheaded an initiative to help board members understand the risks and opportunities of social investment.
The UK's leading social investment conference has announced that it is upping sticks this year, moving out of the capital to Birmingham. Ellie Ward catches up with one of the city's social entrepreneurs – Miss Macaroon herself, Rosie Ginday.
"An opportunity is now emerging for the social enterprise and investment sector to embrace and facilitate the community ownership movement in football." Oliver Holtaway explains all.
The South West of England is arguably one of the most exciting places in terms of social investment innovation at the moment. Sarah Forster, Dan Gregory and Jon Sidall offer insight.
