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
Celebrating 1000 B Corps – and looking to do more
I was delighted to join Social colleagues in London and Manchester last week to celebrate 1,000 B Corps being certified in the UK. We
In person events – it’s good to be back!
Throughout the pandemic, digital communication was more often than not, the exclusive option for connecting and networking, leading to a virtual wall coming between
Investors call for major expansion of housing association ESG and performance disclosures
The membership body representing investors with £10 trillion of assets under management has called on UK housing associations to significantly expand their reporting on
How to solve the PR industry’s ESG problem
PR and marketing are often depicted as the protagonists of greenwashing – but credible communications actually runs to the heart of ESG The PR
Palimpsest or A matter of serendipity
Cogito ergo sum. I think therefore I am. The story of who I am, the story of becoming is especially important to share for
Are you MIPIM ready?
For me, October has always felt a little scary; no, I’m not talking about the Halloween costumes and dreaded thriller movies at this time
Investment Zones – the new ‘levelling up’ agenda?
The turbulence of the political landscape in recent months and weeks has been unprecedented. We’ve seen a swathe of hallmark policy changes as the