BCause Newsletter 2/10/23
| Fortnightly impact investing news from BCause! This week… Manifesto for Localism Authentic Leadership #LivingLegends Social Investment in Numbers and more…. |
| Manifesto for Localism… This paper outlines what the next government must do to give community businesses the right powers, resources, and backing. More here. |
| Authentic Leadership…In the world of social impact, leadership isn’t just about managing people and resources; it’s about owning the challenges, embracing the solutions, and having a relentless passion for change. It’s about being an authentic leader. Read here. |
| #LivingLegends – Sycamore Gap If like us, you were shocked and appalled at the felling of the beautiful and icon Sycamore in Northumberland, then please support the Woodland Trust’s #LivingLegends campaign. More here. |
| Social Investment Market in NumbersThe annual market sizing estimates the value of the total market in the UK, and the four areas where they see real opportunity for growth in social impact investment – social property, social lending, impact venture and social outcomes. More here. |
| Daring Capital Launch…Investing in extraordinary underrepresented entrepreneurs creating profitable companies that make the world a better place…see if they could be a good fit for you here.. |
| #NavigatingChange by Charity BankCharity Bank invites you to a series of free events in collaboration with local and national sector partners, centred around the critical role of sustainable finance in driving positive change and fostering thriving communities. More here |
| Bank with a conscience…Reliance Bank is a specialist Business and Retail bank, offering Business & Charity current accounts, savings accounts, residential mortgages and business loans. But it’s also so much more than that. As part of The Salvation Army, our mission is to serve customers and communities with compassion and integrity. More here |
| End-of-Life Care FundThe Macmillan Fund, a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and Social Finance to invest in transformational adult end-of-life care (cancer and non-cancer), is now open to new partnership applications until 31 October 2023. More here… |
| Community Levelling Up Fund £7.6 million, OPENThis programme puts communities at the heart of delivery. Funding is available to enable locally based projects and skills investments that tackle deprivation and level up communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. More here |
| Social Drinks…pre-registerWe’re convinced that social enterprises would benefit from meeting more, sharing and trading with each other…so, we’re proposing a series of free, informal and fun networking events to help people connect…if you’re keen to meet other like-minded social entrepreneurs, pre-register to receive more info. Register here |
