Allia Impact news
Explore the news to find out what’s going on at Allia Impact and across our ecosystem
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Allia Impact announces leadership transition as Martin Clark steps down after 30 years; Umesh Kumar named CEO
by Allia Impact
Leadership change marks continuity of mission as Allia Impact continues to champion the UKs mission-led founders
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Allia Impact launches Business for Impact to connect and grow the UK’s impact economy.
by Allia Impact
Allia Impact has officially launched Business for Impact, a new national community bringing together founders, businesses, investors, universities, charities and policymakers committed to creating
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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.
Comment & opinion
Comment, opinion and fresh thinking on all things mission-led business from across the Allia Impact ecosystem
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Mission-led businesses are here – but the system isn’t keeping up
by Fariha Anwar
Fariha Anwar reflects on the barriers holding back the UK’s growing mission-led business sector, from access to finance and legal structures to procurement and place-based support.
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Has social enterprise fulfilled its potential?
by Martin Clark
After 30 years at Allia, Martin Clark has seen the social enterprise sector evolve from an emerging movement into an established part of the
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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.
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 Allia Impact
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
Built in Notts
by Allia Impact
Built in Notts is a community for founders, creatives, and technologists building the future from Nottingham. Allia has been in collaboration with the organisation since for the past year, and we spoke to them to reflect on how the partnership has benefitted mission-led businesses in the region.
Partner story – Meet YellowNest
by Allia Impact
We spoke to YellowNest about their journey with Allia and why they chose to become a founding partner of Business for Impact.
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.
Impact in action
Step inside our work and see Allia Impact in action through videos from our programmes, events, partnerships and communities. Meet the people, discover the ideas and experience the moments that bring our work to life.
Business for Impact launch
by Allia Impact
See the launch of Business for Impact, bringing together founders, businesses, investors, universities, charities and policymakers from across the UK’s impact economy. Hosted at
Support for Startups – Tower Hamlets
by Allia Impact
See Tower Hamlets Support for Start Ups in action, helping early-stage local businesses build a clear plan for growth through practical training, expert guidance
CVC DIF Accelerator Challenge – National
by Allia Impact
See the CVC DIF Accelerator Challenge in action, supporting mission-led businesses from across the UK to strengthen their strategy, build traction and scale their
