As the nation heads out to vote and we eagerly await the results, many in the sector have already begun wondering what it will mean for them. The promises of politicians are fickle friends at the best of times, but looking at rhetoric and track records of the main political parties, we are hopeful that the election will result in continued support and development opportunities for charities and social enterprises.

After all, many social sector organisations have already weathered austerity, political uncertainty, and public sector reform, developing a keen sense of the external market and a thorough understanding of their beneficiaries. […]