We're not just about grants! We know some organisations need flexible, low-cost loans or equity to grow and deliver social impact. We can help with this.
We want to support diverse, enterprising, and impactful organisations who find accessing other sources of investment difficult or too expensive. We're particularly interested in investing in:
- Organisations and projects led by the people directly affected by the issues addressed
- Smaller organisations – maybe those trying investment for the first time.
Our primary focus is on unlocking impact, so our financial terms are generous. But invested funds are all repayable – so we can lend them again.
We're open and transparent about what we can and can’t invest in and will be happy to discuss ideas with you – so do get in touch if your organisation is:
- Based and works in London
- Has been operating for at least one year
- Has a clear social mission
- Can provide a business and financial plan
Size of investment is flexible and can be as small as £50,000 up to a £1m, but what matters is the positive impacts your work can create.
Projects we're funding
A selection of projects we've recently provided investments to.
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Ella's
A loan of £160,000 to purchase a new safe-house for female survivors of trafficking and exploitation.
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Branches Hostel
A loan of £300,000 to purchase premises to use as ‘move-on’ accommodation.
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Youth PWR Network
A loan of £30,000 and a grant of £10,000 towards the recruitment of a dedicated Sales Manager.
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Jerk Grill
A loan of £60,000 towards renovation costs, to help Jerk Grill open a restaurant in Hackney with a social mission.
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London Early Years Foundation
A loan of £1.1m to open a new purpose-built nursery in Greenwich.
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ARK Resettlement Services
A loan of £350,000 to help purchase a new property to provide accommodation to people who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
