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The Fund invests in ambitious social enterprises and charities with sustainable business models that are looking to grow their operations and increase their social impact.
The Fund provides a range of debt and equity investment, including secured and unsecured loans ranging from £250,000 to £3 million. The organisations are typically seeking to grow, need working capital or require capital for expenditure purposes.
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Fund size
£23.8 million -
Better Society Capital commitment
£15 million
Key information
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Geography
UK wide -
Investment type
Enterprise debt -
Fund manager
Big Issue Invest -
Investment status
Current -
Investment date
2015 -
Term
12 years
Impact
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Number of investees
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Average loan size
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Number of people benefiting annually
Sustainable development goals
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1: No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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3: Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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7: Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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10: Reduced Inequality Reduce inequality within and among countries
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11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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12: Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Other investors
HSBC Investment Banks Holdings Ltd
Johansson Family Foundation
Private individuals