James Westhead

Head of Engagement @bigsocietycap formerly Exec Director @teachfirst and @bbcnews correspondent... still always curious..

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

I entered the Cabaret Lottery for £25 tickets on @TodayTix! Tap here to enter: https://t.co/R6aap5MxI2

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

🚀 Our latest market sizing reveals the value of social investments in the UK has grown to £10 billion at the end of 2023!

Despite economic challenges, the market has continued to demonstrate stability, with sustained investment focused on addressing pressing social issues, such as child poverty, homelessness, and long-term health conditions.

Learn more in our 2023 Market Sizing report👇
https://t.co/Y6oQnGtmDY

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

Great to hear our CEO @stephenmuers in action on @BBCr4today this morning with @WillBain31 and in the studio with @JustinOnWeb and @MishalHusain.

“Over the last ten years the market has grown twelve fold and is now worth £10 billion, that’s quite a serious number.”

Have a listen back, he’s on at 20:40 👇
https://t.co/Jd2qZzsrrV

[Robert Peston @Peston]

Heart of Starmer’s speech: “My sister was a care worker in the pandemic. She's still a care worker.
Work that surely we know by now is so important for the future of this country.
So wouldn't it be great if this was also a country, where because of that contribution, that vital, life-affirming work, she could walk into any room and instantly command the same respect as the Prime Minister.
Because those are my values.
That is what I believe.
And those are the values of the Britain we will build.”

[The School for Social Entrepreneurs @SchSocEnt]

Brilliant to have you join us @Steph_Peacock discussing the role social enterprises can generate growth and provide preventative solutions to some of our toughest social challenges.

[The School for Social Entrepreneurs @SchSocEnt]

Delighted to host our Mission-Driven Business reception @UKLabour conference w/ partners @BetterSocCap @PathwayFundUK @si_access @TheSocialInvest

Electric speeches from social entrepreneurs, sector leaders and MP’s @Steph_Peacock @PollyBillington @Lola__McEvoy

A thread🧵

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

@dowdv Hi Vincent - hope you are well. Wanted to reconnect with you on something and realised I don’t have your email. If it’s ok can you follow or dm and I will follow up. Thanks J

[NowTeach @NowTeachOrg]

Last month, we announced the DfE was not continuing the Career Change Programme – meaning there is currently no funding for Now Teach to support experienced people into teaching after September 2024.

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

@peteholbrook @GSTTnhs Sorry to hear this. Get well @peteholbrook

[Friends of Bangladesh @thefriendsofbd]

We are grateful to former NASA astronaut @Astro_Ron Garan for voicing solidarity with Prof. Yunus. Garan understands that Dr. Yunus transformed countless lives, lifting them from depths of poverty. Let's support this remarkable leader in his quest for justice.

#IStandWithYunus

[Friends of Bangladesh @thefriendsofbd]

Unjustly Accused!​
Bangladesh's only Nobel Laureate faces baseless charges from his own government. Let's rally for justice and stand with Professor Yunus in the fight for his freedom and legacy.

#IStandWithYunus

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

🚀 We want to help the next government tackle pressing social issues in the UK and grow the economy through investment that generates sustainable and responsible returns.

Alongside 35 organisations and alliances, we're calling on Government to introduce four measures that can help to enable better living standards and reduce poverty, now and in the future.

Read our letter in the @FT⬇️

https://t.co/teaZpOkBMq

#UKEconomy #GeneralElection #BetterBritain

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

@peteholbrook @Yunus_Centre @FCDOGovUK @AndrewmitchMP @rushanaraali @GlenysThornton @RupaHuq @UKParliament Great to see. What was the level of support from parliamentarians?

[Peter Holbrook @peteholbrook]

A very busy day with Professor Yunus @Yunus_Centre, in Whitehall and Westminster meeting @FCDOGovUK @AndrewmitchMP and MP’s and peers @rushanaraali @GlenysThornton @RupaHuq @UKParliament
#IStandWithYunus

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

📣 #SpringBudget2024 | We welcome the extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) until March 2026, and are pleased to see the scheme recognised for its vital role in facilitating positive change and economic growth for local communities in the UK.

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

We're thrilled to announce the second phase of our Community Investment Enterprise Facility (CIEF), with investment from @LBGplc, the first mainstream lender to support Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) access wholesale funding at scale.

Read the full release to know more about the fund and its expected impact on 800 small businesses and 10,500 jobs:
https://t.co/DLnADrCeK8

#SocialImpact #SustainableFinance

[Mhari Aurora @MhariAurora]

At a Labour fundraising event tonight Shadow Health Secretary @wesstreeting tells the room that he’s the “Tory whisperer” for the Labour Party and the “gateway drug” for Tory voters wanting to vote Labour

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

Very sad that this great institution is closing...

[The Soho Society @sohosocietyw1]

Soho's beloved House of St Barnabas set for permanent closure with pandemic and ceiling collapse blamed ⁦@HoStBarnabas⁩ #soho #soholondon https://t.co/fq6VNNEnjf

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

📣Interested in tackling the UK’s biggest social issues? Come and work in our Policy and Advocacy Team!📣

You’ll be managing our engagement with parliament and government - working with inspiring social entrepreneurs and social impact investors

Apply now https://t.co/haSsPv6lXj

[James Westhead @jameswesthead]

Great to attend #Lab23 with the brilliant @BigSocietyCap team to engage with shadow ministers about the huge potential of social impact investment. It’s clear there is an open door to harnessing private capital to help tackle the deep social challenges facing the nation.

[Better Society Capital @BetterSocCap]

It was a pleasure to chat #socinv with @RachelReevesMP at #Lab23. 🌹

Social impact investment helps to mobilise more money to tackle important social issues such as housing, the just transition to net zero and mental health without government needing to spend a penny more 📈

We look forward to catching up with your team soon 🗣️