Robin Hindle Fisher, who brings long experience in investment management and the charity sector, will take over from Sir Harvey McGrath after eight years in the role.
Social enterprises can survive social or environmental ‘bankruptcy’ – but run out of cash, and they cease trading. Financial viability means more than a healthy profit, though: it’s also the key to a better way of doing business.
The notion of social enterprise has drifted far from its roots, says author and pioneer of the movement Freer Spreckley. How to return to core principles? By choosing democratic governance, even if it feels radical. Part two in our exclusive series.
“Each and every” trustee responsible for how a foundation deploys its endowment “super-power”, according to new ACF report. Plus, foundations should be transparent with grantees on the source of their wealth.
Mathu Jeyaloganathan joined UnLtd in October – little expecting to see a pandemic land on her to-do list. The investment manager on why speaking up for minorities is as vital as ever, and why she's okay with a job that's 'bloody emotional'.
PART ONE: Post-Covid, social entrepreneurs will be under even more pressure to get their business model right. This three-part series shows you how. First: what are the core components of any social enteprise, and what trade-offs need to be managed?
Healthy internal processes and mechanisms aren’t just good for everyday efficiency – they can also drive more social impact. A primer (plus a handy checklist) for boards and CEOs, from the specialists at Buzzacott.
Boards and management teams can easily find themselves either stepping on each other's toes – or, conversely, functioning in parallel universes. So how do you find the perfect balance? Top tips from a serial social entrepreneur and governance expert.
Our governance columnist talks to Immy Kaur about challenging preconceptions, getting away from ideal definitions of a ‘diverse’ board member – and the upcoming reinvention of Impact Hub Birmingham.
