Better Society Capital
Growing the social impact investment market
Across the UK, millions face barriers to housing, employment, healthcare and a greener future. Not every problem is ready for investment, but capital can drive large-scale change alongside returns. Our track record shows us where opportunity is strongest.
A track record of market growth
2025 market dataSince 2012, we have acted as the trusted bridge between social need, policy and investment opportunity, helping to grow the social impact investment market to more than £13 billion.
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£13.2bn
Value of social impact investment market at end of 2025, over 17% increase from 2024
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£2.2bn
Deal flow at the end of 2025, a 5% increase from 2024
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6,300
the total number of outstanding deals into social impact investment
Latest social impact investment news and insights
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Seven in ten Londoners would put their own pension or savings towards the fight against homelessness
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The impact mindset: How applying impact thinking can help the LGPS achieve its local investment goals
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Conference season 2026: what we heard, and where we go next
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Investing in solutions to the UK homelessness crisis: opportunities for endowments and foundations
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Affordable housing investors should provide fridges and furniture as standard
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SASC announces new investment partnership to scale impact in addressing homelessness and housing need
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Greater Manchester Pension Fund’s approach to local investment: how Social Outcomes Partnerships support its strategy
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Reflections on London Climate Action Week
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Three local investment myths holding the LGPS back
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Upping the ambition for Our Power, Our Planet
Partner with us
We build partnerships, structures and expertise that unlock capital at scale.
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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 government
We work with government to design and deliver policies and programmes that use social impact investment to improve public services, tackle major social and environmental challenges and drive growth across the UK.