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…
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.
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…
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. My Journey in the Social Impact Arena I’ve always been deeply rooted in the social enterprise sector, but my journey…
A Back-to-School Guide for Social Enterprises As the UK summer comes to an end and leaves begin to change, it’s a time of renewal and reinvigoration, not only for students but also for social enterprises. To help you make the most of this season and secure the funding your social enterprise needs to thrive, we’ve…
Welcome to our fortnightly news…This week is a Social Investment Special! *Social Investment Explained*Community Shares Booster Fund*Crowdfunding*Thrive Together Fund*Arts & Culture Impact Fund*Big Issue Invest*CAF Venturesome*Social & Sustainable Capital*Social Investment FREE Guide *and more…. Social Investment Explained |Social investment comes in many different forms…from crowdfunding, so debt and equity and community shares…here’s a great resource explaining…