In this episode of The Social Innovation Podcast, Lisa Stepanovic shares the benefits and power of winning the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize. Lisa is the Founder and CEO of the multi award winning, Social Ark, which enables 16–30-year-olds from East London communities to develop social businesses that draw from their lived experiences.  This year, Lisa is a judge for the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, which she won in 2021. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on ..read more

In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, social entrepreneur Will Britton shares why he created the AutonoMe app and how winning The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize helped develop his social enterprise further. The AutonoMe app helps people learn new skills through step-by-step videos and helps them self-evaluate their needs. It’s already operating in seven local authorities in South West England, and Will’s ambition to make this a mainstream part of social care nationally. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Innovation Prize Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cam ..read more

In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, graduate of the Masters in Social Innovation Programme and social innovator, Nora Wilhelm shares her journey to becoming an activist. She discusses her work within the world of systems design and systems change and shares why she thinks others should apply for the Masters in Social Innovation. Apply for the Masters in Social Innovation  Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube ..read more

In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast we hear from Christine Kinnear, Founder and CEO of With Insight Education. With Insight Education is a charity that mentors Black-heritage pupils to help them successfully apply to top universities and progress into professional careers.  With Insight Education Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube ..read more

In this episode, we hear from Aoise Keogan-Nooshabadi, Co-founder and the COO of Supply Change.  Supply Change is a social enterprise platform, which allows buyers to find social environmental suppliers based on location, trade, and social impact, enabling the procurement of everything from food and drink to marketing, cleaning, road signage, flooring, energy and more. Aoise is one of this year's winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, which is awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Centre for Social Inn ..read more

In this episode, we hear from Tim West, the Founder Editor and CEO of the social enterprise magazine, Pioneers Post. Tim is also involved in a number of different organisations, working to promote social entrepreneurship, and connecting social entrepreneurs with social impact investment companies. Tim is one of this year's winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, which is awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innova ..read more

In this episode, we hear from Dr Liz Dennis, the co-Founder of The Filo Project, which offers high quality day care for small groups of older people, supporting individuals who are socially isolated, many of whom are experiencing symptoms associated with moderate dementia. Liz is one of this year's winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, which is awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instag ..read more

On 5 July 2023, the National Health Service - one of the UK's greatest social innovations - turned 75. In this episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, Dr Hinnah Rafique shares why she founded Generation Medics. The social enterprise works with young people to help them both find and achieve careers in the NHS. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Ventures Generation Medics Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube ..read more

Congratulations to Zakia Moulaoui, who is one of five winners of this year’s Cambridge Social Innovation Prize. Listen to The Social Ideas Podcast: no longer invisible to learn more about Zakia’s social enterprise, Invisible Cities. Zakia trains people who’ve experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides to share their knowledge and personal experiences of the city they have lived in. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation Cambridge Social Ventures Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube ..read more

In this short episode of The Social Ideas Podcast, we introduce you to this year's winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize winners. Throughout the coming days, we'll be sharing longer interviews with the winners. Follow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube ..read more