Allia Impact news
Explore the news to find out what’s going on at Allia Impact and across our ecosystem
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First-of-its-kind census reveals mission-led businesses are growing faster than the wider UK business population
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact and Beauhurst Insights reveal ground-breaking data mapping the UK’s mission-led business landscape, offering vital insights to help practitioners, investors and policymakers scale the impact economy.
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Allia Impact shortlisted for two national Hustle Awards
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2026 Hustle Awards – “Outstanding Startup Support” and “Social Impact Heroes”.
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Exploring the future of social enterprise on the ARU startup podcast
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact’s Martin Clark and Umesh Kumar appear on the ARU Startup Podcast to discuss all things mission-led business.
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Allia Impact scoops top spot at National Enterprise Network Awards
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact was named Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year at the National Enterprise Network Awards 2026.
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Allia joins Adoreum’s breakfast panel on impact and innovation
by Allia Impact
Allia joined the Adoreum Club Breakfast Panel for a discussion on why mission-led ventures are the future of business.
Comment & opinion
Comment, opinion and fresh thinking on all things mission-led business from across the Allia Impact ecosystem
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Social value should not be a procurement exercise
by Umesh Kumar
We’re increasingly asking about the social value of the things we buy. We need to make sure these decisions count.
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Peterborough is creating startups – now our focus is growth
by Iain Crighton
As the city’s business community grows, attention is turning to how more startups can become thriving businesses.
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The next era of corporate social impact is venture building
by Umesh Kumar
More businesses are recognising the value of supporting the impact economy in a bid to deliver positive social impacts.
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Unlocking ambition in the impact economy
by Umesh Kumar
The UK’s impact economy is growing but the success of the impact economy will depend on access to high quality support.
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Why supporting the impact economy makes business sense
by Umesh Kumar
Umesh Kumar, Head of Venture Support at Allia Impact on the future of good corporate citizenship.
Meet the Allia Impact entrepreneurs
These stories are some real examples of the people and mission-led businesses we’ve supported. Discover the power of being part of our community
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synappro
by Nishall Garala
Synappro, founded by Jenny Halsied, offers accessible, science‑based wellness apps for everyone.
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Telmi
by Allia Impact
Telmi is a podcast creation app for kids, designed to make podcasting educational, fun and safe.
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Gusto
by Allia Impact
Gusto is an award winning ethical focused company using farm rejected fruits to produce delicious snacks.
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Even
by Allia Impact
Starting out as a school project, today Even is a humanitarian supplies organisation working to combat menstrual inequality.
Alumni community
A curated collection of news, comment, guides and resources for our alumni community and other founders of mission-led businesses.
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The next era of corporate social impact is venture building
by Umesh Kumar
More businesses are recognising the value of supporting the impact economy in a bid to deliver positive social impacts.
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Allia Impact shortlisted for two national Hustle Awards
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2026 Hustle Awards – “Outstanding Startup Support” and “Social Impact Heroes”.
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Exploring the future of social enterprise on the ARU startup podcast
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact’s Martin Clark and Umesh Kumar appear on the ARU Startup Podcast to discuss all things mission-led business.
Partner stories – Business for Impact
Learn more about our partners and find out why they joined forces with Allia Impact to support the impact economy through our Business for Impact community
Partner story – Meet Peabody
by Allia Impact
Abraham Williams leads the enterprise team for Peabody’s Community Foundation. He explains the role of the foundation and the reasons for joining forces with Allia Impact.
