Our Stories: Insights, Case Studies, Podcasts

13 Mar 2017 Waking up to the North

I know it’s not good for my carbon footprint but the prospect of working at Santander might have initially conjured up images of meetings in Rio, Buenos Aires or at least Madrid. But where have I been since I started in January ? Leicester,...

13 Mar 2017 Wizards, Zeronaughts and flat-pack houses : The fine lines between reality and possibility

Rebecca Rieley (April 2014 Associate) digests the ideas of thinkers from sustainable business, housing and Harry Potter to find a new way to approach social problems.

13 Mar 2017 Space for two? Social enterprise and charity.

As I complete my first quarter as an On Purpose Associate, I realise how quickly I have become aware, plugged in and directly involved in a variety of activities surrounding social business, social investing and social entrepreneurs. It has proven…

13 Mar 2017 Stick or carrot? Two lessons on sustainability

After years of being on a one-woman mission to inspire sustainability, On Purpose Associate Lieke van Adrichem (October 2014), reflects on what it takes to be an individual or business that creates lasting social change.

13 Mar 2017 My magical Merseyside tour of socent streets

April ’15 Associate Andy Smith tells us about his #BikeSocial Merseyside mini-adventure.

13 Mar 2017 People On Purpose: June O’Sullivan

An inspiring speaker and regular commentator on Early Years, Social Enterprise, Child Poverty and Social Mobility, June O’Sullivan has been instrumental in achieving a major strategic and cultural shift for the award winning London Early Years...

13 Mar 2017 Spending smarter: data, philanthropy and social investment

by David Forsgate

13 Mar 2017 How to find meaningful work

How to find meaningful work? On Purpose Fellow Martin Underwood shares his insights.

13 Mar 2017 A Giving Society

Just Giving recently held its annual awards ceremony showcasing fantastic fundraising achievements and truly astounding examples of commitment and perseverance (http://www.marathonmad105.com/). These feats rely both on the fundraisers’ gifts of...

13 Mar 2017 Making a difference through social entrepreneurship: an interview with Tom Rippin

This post was written by Jess Whittlestone and was originally published on the 80000 hours blog on September 5th

13 Mar 2017 People On Purpose: Lani Du Toit

Lani is a trainee Occupational Psychologist interested in leadership development, career management, and the selection and identification of high potential employees. Following her MSc in Occupational Psychology she worked in Talent Management...

13 Mar 2017 Everything is impermanent

Half way through his On Purpose year Associate Michiel De Smet (October 2014) takes some quiet time to reflect. Here he shares some of his thoughts.