Due Diligence
Social Enterprises often ask us how the due diligence process works when approaching a social investor. Here is some really good guidance...
Social enterprise at the heart of Labour’s economic policy making
As always I try to avoid politics in my blogs, however, given the statement of intent from the Labour party, I thought I would take a...
Charities given boost to measure outcomes thanks to The National Lottery and Social Value UK
Social Value UK and The National Lottery Community Fund are proud to announce the new index tool, launched by The National Lottery...
Enough limitations: wishlists submitted for overhaul of Social Investment Tax Relief
Social Investment Tax relief should have been a fantastic opportunity for social enterprises to attract a new and sustainable funding...
CERT get fantastic rating for its apprenticeship provision
The FE Choices survey has been released for 2018-19 and I’m pleased to say that CERT has attained a 90.5% satisfaction rating for its...
A deep dive into enterprise
A day in Sheffield with the Connect Fund unveils some exciting developments Sheffield. Eleven o ‘clock on a Monday morning and I’m eyeing...
Garfield Weston Foundation received £196m-worth of applications to a £5m fund
I think that we all know that grant funding has been increasingly difficult to access and it doesn't look like getting better anytime...
New guide for social entrepreneurs
The Special Guide to Education and Training for Social Entrepreneurs includes a 16 page guide to education and training for social...
How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage
Tom Chance, director at the National Community Land Trust Network, argues that community-led initiatives are a productive way of helping...
Labour Party publishes its civil society strategy
The Labour Party has published its civil society strategy, including pledges to increase grant funding for small charities, a ban on...
