The world is an unequal place. Some people have a higher chance of living a happier, healthier, longer, more rewarding life than others. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) describe …
Social enterprises and other socially responsible businesses have a key role to play here. At their core, these businesses are set up to deliver significant positive social impact. How they …
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. We are approaching a critical tipping point. If we continue as we are, we could set off a …
Alex Nicholls, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, describes the role of government in enabling financial flows to reach social enterprises and inclusive businesses. Government …
Businesses of all kinds are increasingly seeking more commercial-style investment, such as loans (taking on debt) or equity (issuing shares). Conventionally, this sort of investment may be provided by banks, …
Government can support social enterprise and inclusive business, but it is important to understand the challenges these businesses face. The barriers and challenges faced by these businesses are often similar …
Watch this video of Rosie Ginday, founder of Miss Macaroon, a social enterprise in the UK, describing the work they do, the impact they make and their contribution towards the …
Social enterprise is often referenced when businesses are looking to solve common social or environmental challenges. In this section, we will explore this particular term. What is a social enterprise? …
We know that even significant development aid and investment from governments cannot provide all the answers to overcome these challenges on their own and to create the better world we …
This video from Yvonne Strachan, Former Deputy Director, Scottish Government details how the Scottish Government put in place their strategy for social enterprise. She covers the aim and purpose of …
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