Key Fund tackles barriers to investment for social entrepreneurs from ethnic minorities
Pioneering social investor, Key Fund, is working to actively address the barriers to investment faced by social entrepreneurs from ethnic minorities
Community Interest Company registration growing more than other business forms, latest research shows
Our new research with the University of Worcester compares the registration and dissolution of Community Interest Companies over the last five years to other businesses, finding interesting differences. Community Interest Companies (CICs) are a legal form for businesses whose activity benefits the community rather than being purely for private gain. Most CICs are social enterprises, … Continued
Working on a solution focused on helping those with neurodiversity? Allia can help to accelerate your business growth!
It’s estimated that up to 15% of the UK’s population are neurodiverse1. Yet across society, many systems including education, employment, health and social services are built around everyone being neurotypical. The good news is that more businesses and start-ups are working on inspirational products and services that want to change this balance, creating a more … Continued
Mobile clinics bring dental care to people who are homeless
Leading community dental provider, CDS CIC has been piloting a treatment programme for people with Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) and/or homelessness.
GLL Sport Foundation Awards 2024 – Applications close 20 February
The UK’s largest independent athlete support programme – the GLL Sport Foundation Awards – closes its application window on 20 February.
New research highlights need to diversify UK business
Find out how breaking the UK’s monoculture of shot term, profit maximising businesses can result in better growth and working conditions
Research shows donations to the homeless reach a new low
Find out about social enterprise Beam’s 131,370 Reasons to Act Now campaign to help support individuals and families experiencing homelessness to find safe and stable homes. Only 4% of Brits gave money to the homeless in 2023, according to the latest research by Beam, the social impact start-up supporting homeless people and refugees. Rates of … Continued
How Tarem Services are taking on in-work poverty
Find out how Tarem Services are tackling in-work poverty in the cleaning industry.