Navigating the language of social investing: the role of power and ambiguity

Academic research shows how power dynamics between social investors and social enterprises can shift in the face of major economic and social shocks, such as COVID. Dr Julia Morley from the London School of Economics explains the key findings of her recent paper Talking Across Purposes. Social investing has become a transformative force, directing private … Continued

London Early Years Foundation awarded King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising its groundbreaking approach to Early Years Education and Care through the lens of social enterprise and sustainability. LEYF is one of only 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Tuesday 6th … Continued

Social enterprise publications

Articles and publications covering evidence on social enterprise in the UK and globally. If you’d like your publication to feature, please contact jess.lomax@socialenterprise.org.uk Social enterprise growth by design: using design to incubate and accelerate social enterprises – 2024 Authors/publication: Kwon, H., Choi, Y. and Hazenberg, R. Social Enterprise Journal Aims to understand the impact of design on social enterprise … Continued

FCMS

A pioneering social enterprise in Northern England offers a vision of what the NHS could be like if it took prevention seriously

Belu launch their latest impact report

Belu’s latest Impact Report is an enlightening summary of everything they achieved throughout 2024 with the support of their ever growing network of partners and customers.  From impactful investments at both local and global levels to continued progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it’s a snapshot of a purpose-led business in action. Belu structures … Continued