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Former homeless people take over empty Debenhams to open one of UK’s biggest charity shops
Homelessness

Former homeless people take over empty Debenhams to open one of UK’s biggest charity shops

The 120,000 square foot Emmaus Department Store in Preston offers a new way to bring empty Debenhams stores back into use

Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty 
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Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty 

Health equality is not only vital for individual wellbeing but also serves as a powerful lever in the fight to end poverty

What is a social enterprise?
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What is a social enterprise?

There are more and more social enterprises in the UK and around the world with businesses doing more than just generating profits

Investing in the North East: A closer look at social impact financing
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Investing in the North East: A closer look at social impact financing

Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’
Michael Dapaah

Big Shaq comedian Michael Dapaah: ‘Young people are the future – I want to help them to thrive’

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School pupils running social enterprises spotlighted by Big Issue
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School pupils running social enterprises spotlighted by Big Issue

Coffee that fights homelessness: Nespresso’s new £1m partnership with social enterprise Change Please
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Coffee that fights homelessness: Nespresso’s new £1m partnership with social enterprise Change Please

CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art
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CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art

Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe ‘made friends’ with George Clooney
Letter to My Younger Self

Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe ‘made friends’ with George Clooney

Social enterprise superheroes take over the House of Lords
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Social enterprise superheroes take over the House of Lords

Social enterprise education: How schools across the globe are driving change
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Social enterprise education: How schools across the globe are driving change

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty
Poverty

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty

The social enterprise offering loans to people who can’t afford to make their homes greener
Climate crisis

The social enterprise offering loans to people who can’t afford to make their homes greener

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance
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The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club
Meet the maker

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club

‘Mr Christmas’ turns his home into a winter wonderland with 25,000 lights for charity
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‘Mr Christmas’ turns his home into a winter wonderland with 25,000 lights for charity

Charities and social enterprises offered loans to beat energy bills
Social enterprises

Charities and social enterprises offered loans to beat energy bills

How a grassroots group is reimagining community activism in east London
Community activism

How a grassroots group is reimagining community activism in east London

An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around
Social Justice

An artisan soap maker is giving homeless people jobs and support to turn their lives around

Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business
social enterprise

Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business

Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced
Social enterprises

Landmark fund to help diverse entrepreneurs change society announced

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Social enterprise: the next generation shaping a better world
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Social enterprise: the next generation shaping a better world

School social enterprises take centre stage in this week’s Big Issue
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School social enterprises take centre stage in this week’s Big Issue

How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth
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How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth

Lighthouse Furniture is helping low-income families make their house a home
poverty

Lighthouse Furniture is helping low-income families make their house a home