PORTFOLIO OF PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Olivia Opara reports on government plans to compel students to help bail out London transport

Olivia Opara reports on the rising power of young people’s political voices during the pandemic

Olivia Opara considers why more young people are taking action to make their world a better place

Olivia Opara explores the lives and achievements of six people who have made outstanding contributions to Black British History

UK’s largest employee-owned business announces new fund with environmental charity Hubbub to back “trailblazing innovations” – with grants open to social enterprises, charities and academic bodies.

The winners of the UK Social Enterprise awards have been announced – and two new categories in this year's event recognise teamwork during the pandemic, and diversity and inclusion.

Olivia Opara reports on the damaging effects of greenwashing and highlights warning signs to watch out for

The UK’s development finance institution announces that investments over the past two years beat its initial pledge to invest £2bn

Two social entrepreneurs outline their plans for growth, after receiving a share of £135,000 this month from the £15m Catalyst Fund.

A billboard campaign during New York Fashion Week celebrates ten women social entrepreneurs who aim to transform the fashion industry to become more equitable, inclusive and regenerative.

One of the pioneers of social impact bonds, Social Finance's new CEO Adam Swersky loves podcasts – and has a great book recommendation for team leaders.

Social Investment Scotland subsidiary secures £1m for its Impact First fund from Chroma Ventures, a Scotland-based investment arm of video game developer, 4J Studios.

Slavery Isn’t Over. Read That Again.

​Olivia Opara reports on gruesome malpractice in Nigeria’s government and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad

Seeing people slam Pride in London has been quite disheartening

Olivia Opara challenges new alcohol action plan that reduces women to little more than reproduction vessels

Want to support a social business this year, while also cutting down on waste or helping to green the planet? Here are three ways to start, plus 10 gift ideas from around the world. 

Social enterprises are giving their all to tackle the climate crisis through their environmental missions. But they should take it one step further by incorporating climate justice, according to UK MP David Lammy.

Social enterprises need to go beyond their comfort zone and actively involve grassroots groups in their work. Bayile Adeoti and Bayo Adelaja share tips on how to get started in our latest WISE Ways to Lead webinar.

"Like the protagonist in this film, my parents experienced poverty, rejection and what felt like insurmountable obstacles when they came to the UK" – Social Value UK boss Isabelle Parasram OBE reveals the films, books and more that inspire her.

Social enterprise Elvis & Kresse has broken down barriers and changed perceptions within the field of fashion. We speak to co-founder Kresse Wesling about the business’s journey from an idea formed in landfill sites to today's success.

Robin Hindle Fisher, who brings long experience in investment management and the charity sector, will take over from Sir Harvey McGrath after eight years in the role.

Six leaders and organisations have been named winners of the 2022 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, each receiving $1.5m in unrestricted funding and an additional $750,000. 

Olivia Opara raises awareness through the perspective of young people with families from a country devastated by war

Olivia Opara reports on the demands and activities of movement dedicated to saving the planet

Olivia Opara examines African LGBTQ+ practices in the past and in the here and now 

Olivia Opara shares her multiple resources, making it easy peasy to turn your dreams into reality

Olivia Opara delivers powerful speech before local politicians

Employing IT consultants solely from the autistic community is a winning formula for global tech social enterprise Auticon. We talk to 2021’s Social Enterprise UK International Impact award winner about its unique approach to workplace equality.

Fifteen social innovators join Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship’s community of 400-plus entrepreneurs across the globe.

UK-based Expert Impact complements its social enterprise mentoring service with a new venture. 

A billboard campaign during New York Fashion Week celebrates ten women social entrepreneurs who aim to transform the fashion industry to become more equitable, inclusive and regenerative.

Leslie Johnston, previously the first executive director of the C&A Foundation, will replace Steven Serneels at the helm of the European network of investors for impact.

Social enterprise support organisations need to look past their competitiveness and collaborate to help emerging social enterprises more effectively, Social Procurement Festival attendees hear.