money (typically invested as equity) to enable organisations to build capacity, for example by purchasing property or other assets, or developing new products and services.
is mix of investment - part repayable finance and part grant. Specialist social investors and grant makers may offer this, but you can also source blended capital yourself by applying for both grants and loans.
charities and social enterprises that exist primarily to deliver social impact; that reinvests the majority of surpluses to further their social mission; and that are independent of government. The social sector includes, but is not limited to voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, community interest companies and community benefit societies. The social sector is also referred to as the "Third Sector".
High net worth individual who make investments, typically in early-stage enterprises. See product types for more information.
In relation to an organisation's accounts. A financial benefit recorded on a balance sheet. Assets include tangible property (i.e. a property with a physical form such as buildings, equipment and vehicles) and intangible property, and any claims for money owed by others. Assets can include cash, inventories, and property rights.
Where a charity or social enterprise takes ownership of a building previously owned by part of the public sector; the building is usually one that is particularly valued by the local community.
A "snapshot" of the assets and liabilities of an organisation at a single point in time.
