2023 Market Sizing
We are pleased to announce the results of our annual market sizing research, which reveals that the value of social investments in the UK has reached £10 billion as of the end of 2023. This represents a twelvefold increase over the past 12 years, marking a significant achievement for the sector.
Despite ongoing economic challenges, the market has demonstrated resilience and stability, with investment efforts continuing to focus on critical social issues such as child poverty, homelessness, and long-term health conditions. This growth has been supported by an increasingly diverse and engaged group of investors.
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Growing the social impact investment market
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK. We do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.
Our impact
Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10bn. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty.
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value of social impact investment market at end of 2023, an 18% increase since 2021
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twelve-fold growth in twelve years, increasing from £830m in 2011
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the total number of outstanding deals into social impact investment
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Partner with us
We work with expert partners, uniting ideas, capital and expertise to create a better, sustainable future.
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For Government
Social impact investment can help improve the way public services are delivered and tackle significant social issues. By partnering with social investors, Government can attract significant additional investment to help solve the most difficult problems the public cares about.
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For investors
There are many ways that different types of investors can have a significant impact. Trusts, foundations, individuals and mainstream investors can all help to improve the lives of people while also achieving a financial return.
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For fund managers
We invest through fund managers and support them to measure and manage social impact after an investment is made. We can help develop strong, sustainable business models.
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