Social value

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3X INVESTMENT IN IMPACT PROJECTS

Amongst all the changes we are making, the most important change is the tripling of the Impact Fund.

THE CLUB IS BECOMING A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CIC

It was our dedication to using our creative skills to support the prosperity of our communities that was the founding reason for creating FSC 5 years ago.

LEANNE PERO INTERVIEW

By Justin Small Founder & CEO of Future Strategy Club

Leanne Pero, founder of the movement factory and community ambassador for Pineapple Dance Studios, takes us through the who, what, why, where, and when of her career as a dance entrepreneur taking dance to the heart of communities.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISERS – GET REAL! STOP BEING A TOOL THAT REINFORCES THE STATUS QUO!

By Ben Metz Executive Director of The Chancery Lane Project

Ben Metz, veteran of the Social Enterprise sector, argues that the sector is in danger of losing its focus on doing good.

SOCIAL PURPOSE + SUSTAINABLE THINKING = WORLD DOMINATION

By Matt Cox Senior Strategy Director

Matt Cox poses the question of whether social purpose and sustainable thinking are the holy grail of the new economy, and whether they can go together with financial success.

FORGING A PURPOSEFUL CAREER

By Matt Nicholson Digital consultant

The notion of finding ‘fulfilling’ work has erupted over recent years. Among an increasingly connected and transparent world and with more people sharing how they’ve had an impact in their community, it’s no wonder more of us are sitting down to reflect on how work can head into a more purposeful, balanced direction. Digital Consultant Matt Nicholson shares his journey of forging a purposeful career and explains why it’s essential to keep the momentum going once you’ve started.

BIODESIGN IS THE NEW DIGITAL

By Vanessa Rosenthal Business Strategist

Business and design thinking are vital to bringing the field of biodesign into our every day lives. Blending business design skills, speculative design inspiration and collaboration with biodesign entrepreneurs into early stage innovation opens doors to more fulfilling lives.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: CREATING SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

By Robyn Thurston Founder of Found Order

As our planet’s wellbeing becomes increasingly dependent on our actions, sustainable architecture is imperative.

DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE US

By Caner Veli Founder, Kind Community

If we can only design on what we know, how do we design for the future human? Understanding the diverse experiences that make us human can help us imagine the future us that will continue to face global issues that degrade the planet and design with them in mind.

DESIGN AFTER CAPITALISM

By Matthew Wizinsky Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati

Questions are brewing around the demise of capitalism and with the option to reimagine alternatives, it’s no surprise that the design world is leading the conversation ahead of the curve. Conscientious design shapes our current and future culture so designers are asking the question – how can we reflect our social and economic hybridity in our design of the future?