Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee
Prom Ally CIC
Prom Ally offers the free loan of prom dresses and suits to school children, sixth form students and college students who otherwise couldn't afford one. All outfits are used and either purchased from charity shops or donated directly. Prom Ally has helped hundreds of girls since it began and has recently opened up to boys too offering suits in addition to the dresses.
Investor Details
Social Investment Cymru
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan
Legal structure
Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee
Rene House CIC
Rene House is a small social enterprise based in Nottingham, they provide supported accommodation for homeless and vulnerable adults and families. They currently manage a portfolio of 7 properties comprising of 18 units. Rene House aims to create a sustainable stepping-stone service for individuals and families that need support to get back on their feet.
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan
Legal structure
Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee
Your Own Place CIC
Rebecca White, CEO of Your Own Place CIC talking about her organisations’ experience of taking on social investment from Sumerian Partners, just before the COVID-19 hit. Listen to hear more about her patient equity investment deal that has allowed Your Own Place to scale up activity and employ a new member of the team.
Legal structure
Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee