What is the Recipe for Social Investment Success?
Blog
We explore 12 top tips from Social Enterprises and Charities that have ‘been there’, ‘done that’ and ‘got the T-shirt’ when it comes to securing social investment.
Good Finance + ASAN: Connecting Diverse Communities to Social Investment
Event
This event is for charities, social enterprises and community businesses, in the Black Country and beyond, who would like to learn more about social investment.
What Does the State of Social Enterprise Report Say About Finance?
Blog
Social Enterprise UK’s latest State of the Sector report titled ‘No Going Back’ was recently published, and in this post, we explore the key finance themes and takeaways for the rest of 2021 and beyond...
Environmental, Social & Governance
Non-financial performance indicators focusing on ethical, sustainable and corporate governance, ensuring systems are in place to give accountability on important working practices and global issues.
Flexible Finance
Investment that is structured with a
Building Back Greener: How Two Community Organisations Used Social Investment to Help The Planet
Blog
COP26 is currently taking place in Glasgow, where world leaders will wrestle with the urgent issue of the climate crisis. To mark the occasion, Hannah Roberts, Marketing Officer at Locality , a national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful, speaks to two members of...
Social Investment and Governance
Event
Join New Anglia Social Investment Partnership and Good Finance for this free session for an overview of social investment and governance.
Recovery Loan Fund
Funds
In Conversation With Sebastian Rocca at Micro Rainbow
Podcast
Director of Social Sector Engagement, Mel Mells, caught up with Seb Rocco, Founder and CEO of Micro Rainbow CIC, to discuss their journey so far, from raising investment to what’s next for the organisation...
Prom Ally CIC
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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.
Duration
10 years
Cost of capital
3%
Turnover
£2,361
Investor Details
Social Investment Cymru
Amount invested
£50,000
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan
Legal structure
Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee