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…
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,…
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…
Measuring and Reporting Your Progress Just as students receive report cards to track their academic progress, social enterprises should have their own “report cards” to measure and showcase their social impact. Effective impact measurement and reporting are not only essential for accountability but also for attracting funding and investors who are passionate about driving positive…
…a theory of change! As an England Rugby fan, you’re used to being on a roller coaster of emotions…but over the last couple of years, the lows have been low and the highs few and far between. To be honest, since we won the World Cup in 2003, we have flattered to deceive and certainly…
A clear articulation of how your organisation, service, project or programme creates change…singularly the most important peice of work you will ever undertake… Jon Rolls In an ideal world, your Theory of Change (TOC) is something you will develop before anything…it is your guiding light…the compass that ensures you are on true north…and it should…
When you’re thinking about the change you want to make in the world…you need to think big…ask yourself these fundamental questions: What’s the problem you’re trying to fix? What does success look like? In 20yrs time (or less!) what will the world look like if you’ve succeeded? What do you want to be remembered for?…