Unpacking the 2023 local election results
Local elections are fascinating to watch. I’m an election enthusiast generally, but I’m always interested to see how people vote at a local versus
At the close of B Corp month 2023, how can we all go beyond?
John Quinton-Barber, founder and CEO of Social, considers that while B Corps are duty-bound to demonstrate how they go the extra mile, all businesses
Debunking PR industry jargon
So… what do you actually do then? As you might imagine from the title, this blog started as a joke with colleagues as we
Looking ahead to the Spring Budget 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to unveil his latest financial plans in the Spring Budget, with issues like energy bills support, corporation tax, public
The new Northern councils, and what to expect in the 2023 local elections
British politics has undergone some remarkable changes since last year’s local elections, with three different Prime Ministers setting out their visions to the country
UKREiiF – back with bang in 2023
It seems crazy that only 10 months ago, we were counting down to the inaugural UKREiiF which presented us with the opportunity of 4000+
It takes a village…
We were very proud when we achieved Certified B Corp status in July 2022, making us part of a global community of over 6,000
Five takeaways from the 2023 Convention of the North
We at Social were proud to support our third Convention of the North last month, on behalf of our client, the NP11 group of
My volunteering journey – Lauren Stradling
Lauren Stradling of for the curious was Social’s first volunteer back in 2020 and inspired our volunteering leave policy. She shares her volunteering journey
From trains to tinsel… a year in PR at Social Communications
Much has been made of the turbulent 12 months we’ve all had. For many reasons, 2022 was an exciting year, with some semblance of
2022 – Social’s year in public consultation
Engagement with local communities and stakeholders has never been more important than it is today. We are always exploring ways to evolve our approach
ESG Reporting Cycle 2022
This past year has been a busy time for Social Invest on the ESG front – particularly in the housing sector. We worked with