There is increasing interest in seeking investments that have the potential to create a measurable beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return. How best to find, asses and support such opportunities?
For four years, EVPA worked with the European Commission's DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion to produce this report on how to maximise social impact. The report is designed not as a technical report but describes how funding can be shaped to benefit social entrepreneurs and achieve real-world impact.