Building the WEconomy: Why We Back Jessica Friday’s Work

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…

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Unlocking Potential with Osun Arts Foundation

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…

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Close to community need – but is that enough?

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…

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Don’t mention AI – I think I got away with it once

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…

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Are YOU holding back YOUR organisation?

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…

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Transitioning from Charity to Socially Trading Organisation

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…

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Cross-cutting for Purpose – Partnering by Any Other Name?

I recently came across a new term for me – cross-cutting. Digging deeper, it reflects much of what Partnering for Purpose CIC is set up to address – making socially trading organisations, charities and purpose-led SMEs work smarter not harder. Making Sense of Cross-Cutting In the world of social value,…

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Location, Location, Location… Social Value

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There is an extraordinary opportunity staring us in the face across the UK, and it’s hiding in plain sight on our high streets and business districts. With office vacancy rates reaching record highs and challenging quarters for city centre office markets like Liverpool’s, there’s never been a better time to…

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