Investec Beyond Business is on the search for budding entrepreneurs with business ideas that are both profit-making and deliver social or environmental outcomes. Shortlisted applicants are invited to pitch their business ideas in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel. Each winner is provided with up to £24k of investment funding and expert business support to help […]
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Student overcomes barriers to win national education award
Check out this positive news story: a student from London has scooped a national award in recognition of his work to tackle mental health through dance.
Read MoreFree scheme launches for budding social entrepreneurs
Check out this positive new story: a new scheme has launched in Scotland which will see budding social entrepreneurs given support to help bring about change in society.
Read MoreBarriers for black entrepreneurs set to close
A new investment initiative has been launched to support and fund early-stage black-owned businesses after research revealed a funding gap for black-owned businesses.
Read MoreNew social enterprise places honoured
Three areas of Scotland have been recognised for the impact of social enterprises in the area by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary, Aileen Campbell MSP.
Read MoreBlack entrepreneurs get crowdfunding help
A new crowdfunding initiative has been launched by ACE Entrepreneurs to support early stage black-owned businesses.
Read MoreRooftop funders listed as top social enterprise
Campaign Collective, funders of The Rooftop have been included in the 2020 Social Entrepreneurs Index, a list of the top social enterprises in the UK.
Read MorePeriod poverty campaigners hit milestone
Social enterprise Hey Girls this week donated their 10 millionth period product to women and girls in need across the UK.
Read MoreRooftop TV: Children 1st, brightening birthdays, free laptops
In Episode 4 of Rooftop TV, we speak to the Chief Executive of Children 1st, Mary Glasgow about the UK’s first “Child’s House for Healing”.
Read MoreGames help brighten 200 cancelled birthday parties
A Brighton-based firm, previously seen on Dragon’s Den, has helped 200 children who had their birthdays cancelled due to COVID-19.
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