News

25 Feb 2015

Sources of Funding for Social Enterprises workshop

The School for Social Entrepreneurs is hosting a one day workshop to help social enterprises and charities understand the variety of funding sources which are available, how to access them and what funders are looking for. Read more

25 Feb 2015

Social Value Act review

Lord Young, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Enterprise, has carried out a recent review of the Social Value Act which has found it to have a ‘positive impact’ but there are barriers surrounding awareness, take-up, understanding and measurement. This has led to a recommendation not to extend it to include goods and works ‘at this stage’. Read more

25 Feb 2015

Bigger Together - Navigate the World of Social Business

Supported by Big Issue Invest, the Bigger Together Social Finance Event is aimed at bringing social businesses of all stages together. Whilst finance is a key element to business development, there are many other factors which need to be considered in order to achieve success. Read more

20 Feb 2015

National Business Awards 2015 – Rewarding success

Now in its 14th year, the National Business Awards rewards success through innovation and provides the opportunity for companies to showcase their achievements. The awards ceremony will take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 10th November 2015. Read more

18 Feb 2015

New £100m social investment fund being launched

The fund, called Access – the Foundation for Social Investment, was announced by the Minister of Civil Society in December. It aims to help charities attract social investment and win public contracts, and has been established to fill gaps in the social investment market. The fund will be launching officially in March. Read more