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What does the New Social Value Framework Mean for Social Enterprises?

There’s no doubt about it, 2020 has been rough. The pandemic has deepened already existing inequalities, exposing the inadequacy of our...

Dec 15, 20203 min read

Inspiring Women in Social Enterprise

Last month Pioneers Post announced its 2020 WISE100 list, recognising women in social enterprise for their contributions to the sector in...

Dec 9, 20203 min read

Nuneaton Signs: A Social Legacy

The past, present, and future of one of Britain’s longest running social enterprises Nuneaton Signs was opened by the Local Authority in...

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Social enterprises you (and your organisation) can buy from this Christmas

The lead up to Christmas this year is set to be remarkably unsocial, with lockdown restrictions extending until at least December 2nd....

Nov 13, 20204 min read

Social Enterprises Step Up to Feed Families Over the School Holidays

In recent weeks, Marcus Rashford’s campaign, and the government’s withdrawal of its lunch voucher scheme over the autumn break, has...

Nov 10, 20203 min read

Performing due diligence with social enterprise suppliers

When thinking about bringing social enterprises into your organisation’s supply chain, there are a number of key questions you are likely...

Oct 27, 20203 min read

Buying from Black-owned social suppliers

Below, we’ve listed six Black-owned social enterprise suppliers that your organisation can support by bringing them into your supply...

Sep 30, 20204 min read

How can social enterprise help us #BuildBackBetter?

It’s strange to think that it was almost six months ago when the UK first went into lockdown. Since then, a lot has changed and so much...

Sep 10, 20203 min read

Thirst for change: Belu, a water company with a difference

By now we’re all well versed in the art of handwashing — lathering up with soap and scrubbing away to the tune of ‘Happy Birthday’ under...

Sep 4, 20204 min read

Everyday impact: how switching one supplier can make a huge positive difference

In social procurement, we often talk about the difference that can be made when organisations purchase everyday products and services...

Aug 26, 20204 min read

Communities, Families — How To Deliver Social Value Twice Over

We talk to Family Fund Business Services (FFBS) about their unique model, and the future of social enterprise Around a million families...

Jun 30, 20205 min read

Social Enterprises Supporting Refugees in the UK

Moving to a different country and adapting to new environments can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances. For those seeking...

Jun 20, 20203 min read

Staying Nimble in Uncertain Times

The work environment has changed dramatically in recent decades, not to mention the drastic transformations currently happening as a...

Jun 9, 20203 min read

Created in the Crisis: 5 Social Impact Organisations that have Emerged from COVID-19

Crises tend to bring about both the best and worst in us. As initial panic ensued amid the spread of coronavirus and a worldwide...

Apr 28, 20204 min read

5 Social Enterprises Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Read about the stories of five innovative social enterprises that have found new ways to deliver impact during the COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 16, 20203 min read

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