Monthly Archives: July 2011

Yesterday eight social entrepreneurs teamed up through ClearlySo’s speed dating event with eight possible impact investors to seek initial chemistry and possibly even some electric sparks resulting in further dating. ClearlySo’s concept of a practical (and efficient) way of teaming … Continue reading →

Last month the DWP announced a £30 million fund to address youth unemployment in the UK. It will offer between 5-20 social investment partnerships the chance to deliver innovative outcomes-financed services to support those not in education, employment or training … Continue reading →

The Social Finance team have just returned from a productive 24hrs on the Kent coast where we ventured to discuss the recently penned 3 year business plan and share thoughts and feelings about the future of the organisation and the social investment … Continue reading →

This blog originally appeared http://panahpur.org/2011/07/05/come-back-polly/ There appeared to be a cross-party consensus about the potential value of Social Impact Bonds, what with Jack Straw pushing them through and Ken Clarke signing them off. Now, the world’s first Social Impact Bond … Continue reading →