Monthly Archives: August 2011

The recent Cabinet Office Social Impact Bond announcement  has highlighted a significant ask that Government is making of foundations  around Payment by Results[i]. The DWP Innovation Fund, sub-contractors to the Work Programme, the Ministry of Justice Innovation pilots, the Cabinet … Continue reading →

Social Finance is supporting RoI-based social investment organisation Clann Credo to scope the potential for developing Social Impact Bonds in Ireland. Clann Credo are seeking suggestions of potential SIB applications in the Irish context. Any thoughts should be emailed to … Continue reading →

Baseball bats were not the only commodity to experience a sharp increase in demand as a result of last week’s rioting.  Sensible explanations for the country’s social problems were also highly sought after.  Consumerism, lack of parental responsibility, inequality, hatred … Continue reading →