Social enterprises are no longer merely viewed as “pipeline” or “deal flow” by social investors. Instead, their needs for flexible, aligned and appropriate finance are recognised, says Nick Temple. But challenges remain.
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.
UnLtd has today announced the name of its new chief executive. This follows other key leadership announcements in the UK social enterprise sector by the Cabinet Office and Social Investment Business in recent weeks.
With increasingly strident calls to justify their existence, social investment intermediaries and charity infrastructure bodies could learn a thing or two from the Early Action Taskforce about how to demonstrate value and champion culture change.
The absence of figures from two major players leaves us wondering about the potentially huge pipline of money available; new figures from Key Fund very impressive.
What is the future for social investment finance intermediaries? CEO of the UK-based Social Investment Business Jonathan Jenkins urges others not to avoid this debate.
An evaluation of the Cabinet Office's Investment and Contract Readiness Fund reveals the fund has helped UK social ventures win £233m in private investment and contracts.
