Social value as an umbrella concept for social, environmental, and economic value is currently one of the biggest forces changing the private sector. The fast-escalating climate crisis and wide range of poverty and inequality-related challenges are touching us all on a global level. In the quest to tackle these challenges, the public sector has put
Volunteering with beneficiary organisations such as charities and social enterprises makes a real impact in our society. It is estimated that 11 million UK employees are offered an opportunity to volunteer during work hours. Tapping into this resource can really make a difference! But how do you make the most out of your volunteering schemes?
World Environment Day approaches. As always, it is celebrated on June 5th. whatimpact wants to mark the occasion and help raise awareness on this year’s theme: ecosystem restoration. World Environment Day also kicks off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Reviving different ecosystems, such as forests, farmlands or peatlands, is a huge project, because ecosystems
The government’s new Procurement Policy – what’s changed for companies? In 2021, the requirement for all companies involved in procurement is that they work in accordance with the Procurement Policy Note 06/20 (PPN). The new PPN requires companies of all sizes bidding for public contracts to plan and demonstrate how their operations deliver social value
International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate, uplift and support women across the globe. Have a look at the different organisations, both charities and social enterprises on our platform that have been founded by women or that help beneficiaries that are women both in the UK and globally. Female founded Social Enterprises: Love
A study by NPC* revealed that 50% of charities have taken company volunteers they did not actually need, due to fear of upsetting their company partners. Yes, this stat was shocking one to us too, which is why we conducted our own study to ask UK charities of their experience when it comes to charity-company