Dec 3, 2019
In one of the worst-offending industries for landfill and modern slavery, Kalopsia proves you can make products more ethically and minimise environmental impact.
A batch manufacturer of textiles, apparel and accessories, Kalopsia is a social enterprise which started as an artistic collective and morphed into a textile...
Oct 21, 2019
Glasgow Wood Recycling transforms reclaimed wood which could
otherwise be wasted into high quality furniture and products.
The social enterprise and charity, launched in 2006, follows the
Community Wood Recycling model. It has made furniture from
reclaimed timber for a diverse range of customers from the
public to...
Jun 20, 2019
Want to invest in an organisation supporting under-served businesses and disadvantaged communities - and be rewarded with an attractive tax relief for doing so?
Community Investment Tax Relief is the answer, according to Katy Ford, chief executive of Foundation East. Foundation East lends to and supports small...
Jun 4, 2019
What is Open Banking and how can it help people who are financially vulnerable and financially excluded, including people who are unbanked?
How can Open Banking benefit businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed?
How will Open Banking help Responsible Finance providers (and credit unions) – and what should...
Apr 8, 2019
The Magic Roundabout, banknotes you had to write your name on, micro-lending in 1542 and slurping up energy to create cryptocurrency. There's plenty to think about in this new episode.
Danyal Sattar is Chief Executive of Big Issue Invest, which span out of The Big Issue magazine. Big Issue Invest is a...