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London-Based Social Entrepreneur Taz Khan MBE Expands Circular Food Model with New Urban Farm Initiative.The initiative builds on Khan's broader mission to address food waste, climate pressures and...more
London-Based Social Entrepreneur Taz Khan MBE Expands Circular Food Model with New Urban Farm Initiative.The initiative builds on Khan's broader mission to address food waste, climate pressures and...more
Odia Entrepreneur Arun Kar Honoured in London For Global Philanthropic Contributions
Odisha Entrepreneur Arun Kar Honoured in London for Global Philanthropic Contributions.Retired Captain recognised for work in sanitation, gender equality, diaspora unity and environmental...more
Odisha Entrepreneur Arun Kar Honoured in London for Global Philanthropic Contributions.Retired Captain recognised for work in sanitation, gender equality, diaspora unity and environmental...more
Chula Launches Impact "Se Thailand Platform" to Drive Economy €“ Chulalongkorn University
CU Symbols Green University Academics.CU Research & Innovation.CU Services.Medical Services.Quality Assurance Services.The University of Colorado is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.For more...more
CU Symbols Green University Academics.CU Research & Innovation.CU Services.Medical Services.Quality Assurance Services.The University of Colorado is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.For more...more
Npc's 'Impact Economy' Definition: A 'Missed Opportunity' or Chance to Collaborate Better?
NPC researchers split impact economy organisations in two groups.Charity, community interest companies, 'impact-led businesses' were in.But co-operatives and employee-owned businesses were not...more
NPC researchers split impact economy organisations in two groups.Charity, community interest companies, 'impact-led businesses' were in.But co-operatives and employee-owned businesses were not...more
Give Your Best: A 'Vinted For Good' Which Gives Choice to People in Need
Clothing poverty is an overlooked social problem, says social enterprise Give Your Best founder Sol Escobar.Escobar founded the social enterprise in 2020 to tackle both clothing poverty and fashion...more
Clothing poverty is an overlooked social problem, says social enterprise Give Your Best founder Sol Escobar.Escobar founded the social enterprise in 2020 to tackle both clothing poverty and fashion...more
New Charity Partnership For Youth-Led Social Enterprise
Scran Academy has announced it has been selected as Barratt Homes East Scotland's charity partner for 2026 and 2027.The partnership will help Scran Academy grow its impact, raise its profile, and...more
Scran Academy has announced it has been selected as Barratt Homes East Scotland's charity partner for 2026 and 2027.The partnership will help Scran Academy grow its impact, raise its profile, and...more
Natwest Se100 Impact Pioneer Awards 2026
NatWest SE100 Index was devised in 2010 by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest to recognise and reward the leading 100 social enterprises across the UK each year.The SE100 is open to UK-based,...more
NatWest SE100 Index was devised in 2010 by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest to recognise and reward the leading 100 social enterprises across the UK each year.The SE100 is open to UK-based,...more
England's Blended Finance Wholesaler Receives Glowing Review, But Social Investment ...
Access is a social investment wholesaler, providing funding to intermediaries to offer blended finance to social ventures in England.A blended finance structure combines concessional (below market...more
Access is a social investment wholesaler, providing funding to intermediaries to offer blended finance to social ventures in England.A blended finance structure combines concessional (below market...more
The Impact World This Week: 16 January 2026
This week: Impact of the world's most influential companies benchmarked; impact investing market sizing from Mexico and Colombia; Jenny Knott appointed chair of Big Issue Invest.Plus, we're an...more
This week: Impact of the world's most influential companies benchmarked; impact investing market sizing from Mexico and Colombia; Jenny Knott appointed chair of Big Issue Invest.Plus, we're an...more
Creating Fashion Statement From Discarded Clothes: Odisha Entrepreneur Quits Lucrative ...
Odisha Entrepreneur Quits Lucrative Career To Start Own Eco-Social Firm.'renow.green' recycles old and used garments into new fashion statements.Neha Mohanty worked as a product manager in multiple...more
Odisha Entrepreneur Quits Lucrative Career To Start Own Eco-Social Firm.'renow.green' recycles old and used garments into new fashion statements.Neha Mohanty worked as a product manager in multiple...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.