Community Investment Fund

Fund investing in community-based social enterprises and charities in England.

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The challenge

Locally-led organisations providing support and services in their community often struggle to access appropriate finance, limiting the impact they can have.

Our approach

Provide missioned-aligned capital to community-based, locally-led organisations providing essential services to improve the well-being of residents, developing the local economy, and creating positive social change for individuals in the community.

The Fund

The Fund invests between £250,000 and £2 million in community-based organisations , empowering people to develop locally-determined solutions to challenges and opportunities that enhance community engagement and improve the quality of life for local individuals.

  • Fund size

    £18 million

  • Better Society Capital commitment

    £10 million

Get in touch

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Investment Associate

Key information

  • Geography

    UK wide

  • Investment type

    Enterprise debt

  • Fund manager

    Social and Sustainable Capital

  • Investment status

    Current

  • Investment date

    2014

  • Term

    Evergreen

Community Enterprise Support

  • 22

    Number of organisations supported

  • 167

    Properties purchased

  • 353

    Individuals supported (since 2017)

Sustainable development goals

  • 1: No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere
  • 3: Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
  • 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  • 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
  • 10: Reduced Inequality Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable