social enterprise

The philanthropists of the past invested in the shared assets and common wealth of a city. A Local Endowment Fund for people-centred approaches to regeneration could do the same in the 21st century, says Julian Dobson.

As public funds diminish, philanthropy is returning to its roots and focusing on local issues. But can the UK follow the US and embrace mission-related local investment, asks David Boyle.

As household’s struggle with rising levels of debt, should local government step in to help? Clare Cummings reports on a scheme in Holland in which state support for debt management is paying off.

The regional growth fund was aimed at kick-starting private enterprise and rebalancing the economy. But as applicants struggle with bureaucracy and high costs how many jobs will it realise? Sarah Longlands reports.