Chocolate Films

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A small group of people sits in a studio, attentively listening to two individuals engaged in a discussion. The setting includes professional lighting equipment, a green screen, and a projector, indicating a media or film-related event. The "Chocolate Films" logo is faintly visible on the white backdrop.

Chocolate films is an independent, full-service video production company. They are an international agency based in London and Glasgow, with global partners and satellite offices in the EU and US. They make content with impact – from promo videos to documentaries, animations to event films, and more. 

Duration
4 years
Cost of capital
7.5%
Turnover
£160,000
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£127,500 loan (+£22,500 grant)
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Resultery Projects Cymru

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Football pitch at Resultery Projects Cymru

Resultery Projects Cymru is a sports facility in Bettws. They provide a space for the community to enjoy a range of activities from sports clubs, dance to community gardening.


Cyfleuster chwaraeon ym Metws yw Resultery Projects Cymru. Maen nhw’n cynnig lle i’r gymuned wneud amrywiaeth o weithgareddau, o glybiau chwaraeon a dawns i arddio cymunedol.
 

Duration
1 year
Cost of capital
7% dropping to 6% after completion of climate change planning and Real Living Wage accreditation
Turnover
£nil - start up
Amount invested
£265,000
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub)

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Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub)

Glan Yr Afon is a valued pub within the community in Pennal, which came under hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now community-owned after an initiative to save the pub.

Mae Glan yr Afon yn dafarn werthfawr o fewn cymuned Pennal. Bu trwy gyfnod anodd yn ystod pandemig Covid-19, ond mae bellach yn eiddo i'r gymuned ar ôl menter i achub y dafarn.

Duration
12 years
Cost of capital
7% for the bridging loan and 0% for the blended finance
Turnover
£nil - start up
Amount invested
£251,680
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Blackburne House

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An ornate red brick building with Victorian-style architecture, featuring a central clock tower, arched windows, and intricate stone detailing. The structure exudes historical charm, framed against a clear blue sky.

Blackburne House is a Liverpool-based charity that supports the development of local - and often vulnerable - women. With a core focus on education, they offer a range of nationally-recognised courses and qualifications to women - particularly in sectors in which women are still under-represented. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£1.1m
Investor Details
Livv Investment
Amount invested
Loan £130,000-Grant £20,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

International Volunteers Day: The vital role volunteers play in community businesses

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On International Volunteers Day (5 December), we celebrate the army of people who freely give their time and skills to support community businesses across the UK. Andrew Dubock, Plunkett UK’s Communications Manager, shines a light on the important part that volunteers play in raising the funds to...

Home Kitchen

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 The image shows a cosy fine-dining restaurant

Home Kitchen is a not-for-profit restaurant and social impact programme. Developed with top chef Adam Simmonds, they’re serving the finest quality food while transforming the perception of homelessness and making a positive impact on the UK hospitality sector. Their mission is to help socially vulnerable people get out of poverty and into work. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
10%
Turnover
£0 (Pre Trading)
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£210,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)