Financing Social Enterprises in the UK – 2011 report
The Social Investment Consultancy has published a briefing paper that examines both the funding available to social enterprises/social purpose businesses and the funding mechanisms open to philanthropists, investors and foundations interested in engaging with such organisations. You can download the PDF here and also read the forward below.
Free legal assistance and resources
TrustLaw Connect was launched in 2010 with the aim of spreading pro bono work globally, helping lawyers put their professional skills to work for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social entrepreneurs with limited means.
Leading Beyond Authority
Read Jerry Marshall’s summary of Julia Middleton’s book, Beyond Authority: Leadership in a Changing World.
Report: Communicating social impact
“Principles into practice” is a report on how charities and social enterprises can communicate their impact. It contains useful summaries of information in this space, and insights and viewpoints from various case studies. Well worth a read as grant and investment funding becomes more competitive.
Sources of funding
We’ve complied a list of potential sources of funding that you might be able to tap into to get your idea for a transformation business off the ground. Also, some of these organisations might be places you want to consider investing in.
Sources of grants & funding
DFID opens the second funding round of the GPAFund, a demand-led fund supporting projects focused on service delivery in support of poverty reduction. Second 2011 tender for the PSInvestment Programme opens soon. Read more details inside – added March 21, 2011