Sameen Batool started a social enterprise to create sustainable employment for women in rural Pakistan. This is the second in a series of films from the British Council showing social enterprises in action around the world.
One year on Russell Brand's social enterprise café continues to symbolise the power of community action. But what's it like as a place to go for a drink and a bite to eat – is it any good?
From a South Indian catering company to a business over postgraduate courses on tackling inequality, the winners of the 2016 Big Venture Challenge have been announced. Read on to see who made the top 20.
"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.
Last year the Italian government created a brand new department for international development. Ellie Ward talks to its boss on board the 2016 Social Enterprise Boatcamp.
For the first time research published by the British Council reveals to what extent universities around the world are working with the social enterprise sector.
For many socially driven start-ups the journey from idea to business execution is a long and complicated one. This is why developing a theory of change can help guide you and ensure the end goal is always in sight.
"Social enterprises in Scotland contribute £6.9bn to the economy, more lucrative than the entire third sector." CEO of Social Investment Scotland Alastair Davis weighs up what support there is for them in terms of social finance.
