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The third edition of the ClearlySo Guide for the Ambitious Social Entrepreneur is a mine of industry information that is free to access for all emerging social entrepreneurs and individuals with an interest in the sector.

In the emerging and fast growing market for social finance, ventures seeking investment can struggle to identify and obtain the funding and support that is right for them.

This UK-wide report into the social investment market, commissioned by the Big Lottery Fund and carried out by NPC and ClearlySo, is based on survey responses from 1255 organisations. NPC and ClearySo also interviewed over 40 investors, intermediaries and support providers.

Social investment has attracted huge attention in the UK in recent years, with support coming from a growing number of investors, including philanthropists and grant-making trusts. The Labour government stimulated the development of this market, through its Social Investment Task Force and The...

Co-operatives UK is the national trade body that campaigns for co-operation and works to promote, develop and unite co-operative enterprises. Co-operatives UK has a unique role as a trade association for co-operatives and aims to bring together all those with a passion and interest in co-operative...