An organisation that aims to support over 300 people with severe mental health problems enter the workplace across multiple London boroughs has received investment through an outcomes-based contract from Big Issue Invest’s (BII) Outcomes Investment Fund.
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Scottish islands inspire Indonesian enterprise
A unique programme is using social enterprise expertise from the Scottish island of Skye to inspire Indonesian communities.
Read MoreEthiopia leads the way in social enterprise
Social enterprise is increasingly capturing the imagination across Africa and around the world, with Ethiopia leading the way, according to a report.
Read MoreBritish Library helps create over 12,000 new businesses
The British Library has revealed that it has supported 12,288 of the UK’s aspiring entrepreneurs and this has added £78 million gross value to local economies.
Read MoreNew Partnership To Celebrate Social Enterprise World Forum
The British Council and The Rooftop have agreed a new partnership to feature inspiring social enterprises from around the world.
Read More“Social value” driving economic growth
Report finds that local councils are increasingly using procurement as a way to drive higher economic growth
Read MoreNew institute launched to help savers invest in good causes
Impact Investing Institute aims to make it easier for people to invest their money to benefit communities and society
Read MoreSocial impact of coworking revealed
As the UK celebrates National Coworking Day on 6 June, spaces across the country will open their doors offering free coworking to anyone interested in experiencing it for themselves.
Read More£26m housing fund launched
New fund for charities and social enterprises will invest in safe homes for vulnerable people in the UK
Read MoreCommunity spirit celebrated this weekend
Thousands of people will get the opportunity this weekend to find out how they can get more involved in their local community as part of the nationwide Community Business Weekend 2019.
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