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We're investing to end poverty and inequality in the UK - if you're an impactful organisation seeking funding, please get in touch.

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🚀 Wrapping up an incredible journey with our Power Up London cohorts 1 & 2! Our final workshop explored how AI can empower social enterprises while addressing ethical risks & the need for human oversight. Huge thanks to Tim Cook for leading this insightful session!

🚀 Wrapping up an incredible journey with our Power Up London cohorts 1 & 2!

Our final workshop explored how AI can empower social enterprises while addressing ethical risks & the need for human oversight.

Huge thanks to Tim Cook for leading this insightful session!
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New investment! 🎭 For over 45 years, NTC Touring Theatre Company has brought professional theatre to rural communities, enriching lives and making the arts accessible to all. We’re proud to support a creative force that brings people together in the #Northeast.

New investment! 🎭

For over 45 years, NTC Touring Theatre Company has brought professional theatre to rural communities, enriching lives and making the arts accessible to all. 

We’re proud to support a creative force that brings people together in the #Northeast.
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Are you a #London organisation, curious about funding? Join us for Demystifying Social Investment. We'll break down social investment & answer your q's! 📅 Date: 15th April 📍 Location: Barking Enterprise Centre, IG11 8FG 🎟 Grab your free ticket now: bit.ly/3E7IqqO

Are you a #London organisation, curious about funding? Join us for Demystifying Social Investment. We'll break down social investment & answer your q's!

📅 Date: 15th April
📍 Location: Barking Enterprise Centre, IG11 8FG
🎟 Grab your free ticket now: bit.ly/3E7IqqO
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Fighting addiction & homelessness 🤝 We’re proud to support Newquay Lighthouse Project CIC with a £66k investment to launch a new 'Supported Housing' project for women in Penzance, to recover from drug and/or alcohol dependency. Read more from their Director and Founder below.

Fighting addiction & homelessness 🤝 

We’re proud to support Newquay Lighthouse Project CIC with a £66k investment to launch a new 'Supported Housing' project for women in Penzance, to recover from drug and/or alcohol dependency.

Read more from their Director and Founder below.
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"BIG news! 🎉 Big Issue Invest has made its first £3.2 million loan from our latest fund - securing the future of SEND college Great Oaks College and the 108 students they support. Learn more 🔽 bigissue.com/behind-the-sce…

"BIG news! 🎉 Big Issue Invest has made its first £3.2 million loan from our latest fund - securing the future of SEND college Great Oaks College and the 108 students they support.

Learn more 🔽 
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Investment Director James Potter reflects on our landmark investment in Great Oaks College - a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provider in London that supports over 100 students with complex physical and educational needs. bigissue.com/behind-the-sce…

Investment Director James Potter reflects on our landmark investment in Great Oaks College - a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provider in London that supports over 100 students with complex physical and educational needs.

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Nickyie Thomas and her highly dedicated and passionate team at Great Oaks College provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have severe learning difficulties We're proud to have supported the college with a £3.2 million loan to help them secure new premises.

Nickyie Thomas and her highly dedicated and passionate team at Great Oaks College provide extended educational opportunities to young adults who have severe learning difficulties

We're proud to have supported the college with a £3.2 million loan to help them secure new premises.
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Are you a #charity, #socialenterprise or social-purpose organisation considering financing to grow your impact? Learn more about social impact financing and whether it could be right for you in our latest article. 🔽🔽🔽 bigissue.com/behind-the-sce…

Are you a #charity, #socialenterprise or social-purpose organisation considering financing to grow your impact?

Learn more about social impact financing and whether it could be right for you in our latest article.
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Big Issue Invest backs SWIM: Support When It Matters With a £335,000 loan and a £30,000 grant from Big Issue Invest SWIM was able to purchase a new property to provide accommodation for 6 individuals SWIM is celebrating its 5th year anniversary on May 8th: bit.ly/3RoyPPA

<a href="/BigIssueInvest/">Big Issue Invest</a> backs SWIM: Support When It Matters
With a £335,000 loan and a £30,000 grant from <a href="/BigIssueInvest/">Big Issue Invest</a> SWIM was able to purchase a new property to provide accommodation for 6 individuals
SWIM is celebrating its 5th year anniversary on May 8th: bit.ly/3RoyPPA
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Thank you Good Finance for a superb day of connection, insight and impact at #GoodFinanceLive! Rebecca, Hana and Linda were proud to attend this brilliant event bringing together social investors with social enterprises and charities seeking investment.

Thank you <a href="/goodfinance/">Good Finance</a> for a superb day of connection, insight and impact at #GoodFinanceLive!

Rebecca, Hana and Linda were proud to attend this brilliant event bringing together social investors with social enterprises and charities seeking investment.
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Support When It Matters (SWIM), recently funded by Big Issue Invest, is featured on Big Issue this week 🗞️ Peter Merrifield launched Support When It Matters (SWIM) to help Black and dual heritage people access support services at times of crisis. bigissue.com/opinion/suppor…

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Once a closed college Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is now a thriving community hub in County Durham With a £100k loan from the Flexible Social Finance Fund -launched by North East Combined Authority and managed by Big Issue Invest- it’s building new parking to boost access cut cancellations & grow sustainably

Once a closed college <a href="/ushawdurham/">Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens</a> is now a thriving community hub in County Durham

With a £100k loan from the Flexible Social Finance Fund -launched by <a href="/NorthEast_CA/">North East Combined Authority</a>  and managed by <a href="/BigIssueInvest/">Big Issue Invest</a>-  it’s building new parking to boost access cut cancellations &amp; grow sustainably
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We loved celebrating Support When It Matters at their 5th anniversary event at Hackney Town Hall last week! Glenn Arradon, Investment Director at Big Issue Invest, was proud to attend and hear directly from people whose lives have been transformed thanks to SWIM’s vital work 👏

We loved celebrating <a href="/SWIMEnterp/">Support When It Matters</a> at their 5th anniversary event at Hackney Town Hall last week!

Glenn Arradon, Investment Director at Big Issue Invest, was proud to attend and hear directly from people whose lives have been transformed thanks to SWIM’s vital work 👏
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We have just invested £750,000 in two brilliant ventures led by underrepresented founders.💇🏽‍♀️ Ruka (£500k) is revolutionising the Afro-hair care market.♿ Sociability (£250k) is mapping accessibility features to help disabled people. Learn more: blog.growthimpactfund.org.uk/gif-learnings-…

We have just invested £750,000 in two brilliant ventures led by underrepresented founders.💇🏽‍♀️ <a href="/rukahair/">Ruka</a> (£500k) is revolutionising the Afro-hair care market.♿ <a href="/sociabilityapp/">Sociability</a> (£250k) is mapping accessibility features to help disabled people.

Learn more: blog.growthimpactfund.org.uk/gif-learnings-…
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With £250k from Big Issue Invest and UnLtd, we're backing Sociability mission to break down barriers and build a more inclusive environment, starting with AI-powered mapping of accessibility features across the UK Swipe to read what Matt Pierri, CEO, said about the investment

With £250k from <a href="/BigIssueInvest/">Big Issue Invest</a> and <a href="/UnLtd/">UnLtd</a>, we're backing <a href="/sociabilityapp/">Sociability</a> mission to break down barriers and build a more inclusive environment, starting with AI-powered mapping of accessibility features across the UK
Swipe to read what Matt Pierri, CEO, said about the investment
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💚 We've surpassed £100 million of investment in social impact organisations since 2005! Hundreds of inspiring social enterprises, charities and purpose-driven organisations. In 2024 alone, these organisations supported more than 1.8 million people across the country.

💚 We've surpassed £100 million of investment in social impact organisations since 2005! Hundreds of inspiring social enterprises, charities and purpose-driven organisations. In 2024 alone, these organisations supported more than 1.8 million people across the country.