For the last 2 years, I have been working as the Social Investment Officer here at Community Action Suffolk (CAS). CAS is the ‘go to’ for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Suffolk. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers, is supported, safe and...

In a webinar on 'taking on and managing risk', we asked a panel of experts to share their advice for trustees and board directors concerned about the risks with taking on social investment. The panel features:Gemma Bell from Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP who talks about managing reputational...

John Bishop, managing director of social enterprise Evolve writes about being a social – and systems – entrepreneur. He also shares how social investment helped to scale up Evolve’s activities and the value of a mentor who helped him stay focused on the mission. Social enterprise is more than a...