According to recent reports, the UK’s economy having grown faster than expected in July 2026, partly helped by businesses using artificial intelligence (AI). It seems the economy expanded by 0.4%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas analysts had predicted no growth (BBC 11th September 2026). Meanwhile, following on…
For the past two years, Partnering for Purpose CIC has been working alongside Jess Friday in various capacities. It’s become increasingly clear that we’re pursuing the same underlying question, just from different directions: how do we build an economy that genuinely tackles today’s rising inequality, rather than simply managing around…
A New Home for Culture and Community Partnering for Purpose CIC and Osun Arts Foundation Open the Doors to Liverpool’s Newest Creative Hub We’re delighted to share some exciting news for Partnering for Purpose CIC and our strategic partner, the Osun Arts Foundation charity. Osun Arts officially secured a fantastic…
Are you a founder, leader, or sector influencer for a community‑based social enterprise (charity, CIC, other non-profit, socially trading organisations, purpose-led SME etc)? Partnering for Purpose CIC is contributing to research exploring why so many community-based social enterprises (CBSEs) work incredibly hard, stay deeply connected to local need – and…
Take our Ethical AI Survey Artificial intelligence is often presented as an invisible, frictionless technology. In reality, it has very real environmental, social and human costs – costs that are disproportionately borne by communities in the Global South. This article builds on a simple proposal: AI tools such as ChatGPT…
Take our Ethical AI Survey Of course, I don’t mean not mentioning AI at all, I just mean references to the potential negative socio-environmental impact of AI – it gets very few articles or posts, let alone mentions. Apologies for non-Brits (and Brits under 30?) who may not get the…
Discover how Partnering for Purpose CIC helps charities and socially trading organizations (STOs) navigate the challenges of sustainable funding, digital transformation, and impactful partnerships.
The Digital Capacity Escalator (part of the Merseyside Digital project) is a practical framework to help small organisations incrementally build digital infrastructure step by step across five stages Stage 1: Foundation Stage 2: Process Optimisation Stage 3: Data Integration Stage 4: Intelligent Operations Stage 5: Transformative Innovation It can enable…
If your organisation has growth on the agenda,are YOU holding back YOUR organisation? You have no doubt heard the cliches “Are you working IN your organisation or ON your organisation” “Do you run/own your organisation or does your organisation run/own you” But have you heard that “The more valuable YOU…
A Quick-Start Checklist for Small Charities, CICs & Community Groups You’re NOT becoming a business – You’re becoming a purpose-driven organisation with staying power. 🔍 Mindset & Mission 🔲Revisit your mission – does it still align with your community’s needs? 🔲Talk to your team: Are you open to exploring trading…
