Impact spreads,
pollinates, and
takes root worldwide,
nesting in every city.
> The image above is from a Global Gathering, where
representatives from all the hubs come together to define the future of the network.
> Each Impact Hub in the world has a vote in the assembly,
all equally, although each one is independent. A Governance model
studied by Stanford.
> The first hub opened in London in 2005 and since then the network
has grown to more than 120 hubs in 70 countries around the world. In
Barcelona, we opened in 2020; in Madrid, in 2010.
Principles
We put people and planet first
We work to achieve environmental sustainability and intergenerational equity. We act with responsibility for the planetary boundaries, with commitment to the wellbeing of people and develop regenerative business solutions.
We are radically co-responsible
We steward our collective assets in our local reality. We are locally rooted and globally connected. We deliver through decentralised trans-local collaboration built through trust, participation, transparency and accountability.
We stand for inclusive entrepreneurship.
We create the conditions for accessible entrepreneurship, and a safe, welcoming community for vulnerable groups to engage. We commit to justice, equity and inclusion in the way we operate and lead our business.
We lead business that sustains.
Together, we do business that prospers and cares for our people. We embody responsible, agile and viable business practice. We pioneer business and ownership models for long term, ambitious cross-sector change.
We listen deeply and partner boldly.
We listen proactively across our communities and partners. We co-lead with a confident voice to shape our environments. Powerful and power shifting partnerships sit at the core of the way we ensure lasting impact.
Above all, we are a community of people united by an ingredient that is difficult to define, but with a lot of drive. They call it purpose, values, dreams, impact, etc.
Manifesto
We will never stop delving deeper into our common purpose.
Because sharing our bold intentions requires unprecedented trust, and this is where we expose our weaknesses and are honest about our capabilities. Here, vulnerability builds trust. Adversity and obstacles, amid constantly changing scenarios, can only be addressed together.
We are all different and there is strength in our diverse tribe, which shares humanity and seeks connection. While empathy is not infinite, listening with intention reminds us to ask instead of assume.
Working together and leading through action is the path to collective impact. An impact that we translate into individual, local, and global actions for people and the planet.
Collaboration is not the easy option, but we choose it every day. Our commitment to this global network drives us to create clear commitments and be accountable. We are accountable to each other for co-creating the value of this network. Co-responsibility is co-ownership, and we are co-owners of Impact Hub.