Postcode Innovation Trust

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Postcode Innovation Trust

Postcode Innovation Trust offers subsidised loan packages of £50,000 to £300,000 to asset-locked social enterprises within Great Britain that aim to achieve impact across the following funding themes:

  1. Thriving Together (Health, Wellbeing, Supported Housing)
  2. Bright Futures (Social Care, Education, Children & Young People)
  3. Sustainable Planet (Environment & Sustainability)
  4. Resilient Communities (Employment, Community Development, Inclusion)

Our core funding offer is made on a 50% loan, 50% grant basis, with a fixed 3% annual interest rate on the loan. We also offer revenue participation on a case by case basis, which is offered at 60% loan, 40% grant. 

Postcode Innovation Trust is an impact first investor and will only invest in an organisation if they can demonstrate clear routes to achieving social and environmental impact through their business activities. We take forward a maximum of 16 social enterprises per year to investment committee stage, across four investment rounds. 

If you are interested in registering an expression of interest please contact the Trust with the following information:

  • What purpose you want social investment for
  • How much social investment you are looking for
  • Timescale for investment
  • Current revenues
  • Current surplus/deficit
  • Existing debt

Case studies by investor

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Front room in a Juno children's home
We Are Juno

We are Juno is a not-for-profit children’s residential service, creating a sustainable alternative to profit-driven models that dominate the children’s residential landscape. 

Duration
7 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£596,750
Amount invested
£250,000 (£125,000 grant, £125,000 loan)
Year of investment
2023
Investor
Postcode Innovation Trust
  • Product type
    Blended – part grant, part loan