This week… * Funding Survey* Good Finance Adviser Listing* Create Growth Programme* Growth Impact Fund* SEAS Programme Plymouth* and more…. QUICK SURVEY about FUNDING! We’re looking at ways to improve access to funding for social purpose organisations. We’d love to find out your challenges in accessing funding. The link below takes you to a survey…
We’re listed on the Good Finance Advisor Directory! Our friends at Good Finance have just launched a brand-new resource for Charities and Social Enterprises looking for support across several different areas, and we’re delighted to be listed as an Advisor! The tool aims to help provide quick and easy signposting to organisations that are best…
It’s nice when a client takes the time to say nice things about the work you have done. But more importantly, this is about social impact and we are pleased that our support could lead to some transformative social impact for Cornwall. I approached Jon to help me get to grips with a new business…
Social investment For social enterprises, the thought of social investment is enticing but also slightly scary. However, for the right organisation, social investment can help you unlock innovation, develop capacity and scale impact. (See our section on fundraising for more detail and links to other great sources of information on social investment and other types…
2024 is the year of the social enterprise. Here are the 5 things every social enterprise should focus on this year.
Last week SEUK published its biennial report on the social enterprise sector. A mix of good news and some challenges as the sector responds to the pressures of lockdown and the cost of living crisis. Here is the full report. More comment and analysis to follow.
We’re back…welcome to our newsletter… This week… Cost of Living Fund £150k – £1.5m | The Cost of Living Fund (COLF) provides grant funding alongside Recovery Loan Fund (RLF) loans to eligible charities and social enterprises that are supporting people in the 30% most deprived areas of England and delivering products and services to people impacted…
BLOG: Unleashing Purpose: The Rise of Purpose-Led Businesses In today’s rapidly changing world, businesses are evolving to embrace purpose as a driving force for their growth. The concept of purpose-led businesses is gaining momentum, but what exactly is a purpose-led business, and how does it differ from social enterprises? Let’s explore these questions and more,…
Fortnightly impact investing news from BCause! This week…Manifesto for LocalismAuthentic Leadership#LivingLegendsSocial Investment in Numbersand 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…
As I look back on my weekend at the Newquay County Championships with Charlestown Gig Club, I’m struck by how much rowing can teach us about business. At the heart of it all is something we all need—having a clear direction and a plan to make a positive dent in the universe. Or purpose. And…