Ten years since Big Society Capital was established gives us a moment to reflect on our journey so far, celebrate achievements and recognise some of the people and organisations we have worked in partnership with along the way. As you’ll read throughout this review, much has been achieved since our doors opened in 2012 with our mission to improve lives through social impact investment.
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Ten years of Big Society Capital
Big Society Capital is celebrating ten years since its launch in 2012. Explore the timeline to follow our journey as we continue to grow the social impact investment market in the UK.
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2012
Big Society Capital is established and £600 million initial capital committed from the Reclaim Fund and shareholder banks.
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2013
World’s first social impact bond fund launched, managed by Bridges Investment Management, including £10 million from Big Society Capital.
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2014
Social Investment Tax relief becomes law after influencing by Big Society Capital and partners. It was used for the first time, by FareShare South West.
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2015
Launch of Access Growth Fund with £45 million from Big Lottery Fund and Big Society Capital to offer blended small loans and grants.
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2016
Fair By Design Fund co-developed by Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Big Society Capital to eliminate the poverty premium.
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2017
Good Finance launches helping social enterprises and charities navigate the world of social impact investment.
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2018
Launch of CBRE UK Affordable Housing with £10 million cornerstone from Big Society Capital attracting £250 million of institutional investment.
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2019
5,000 social impact investments made in the UK since 2012.
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2020
Launch of Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund, managed by the Social Investment Business. Established by Big Society Capital and partners within weeks of the start of the pandemic, to support social enterprises and charities whose businesses were disrupted by the pandemic.
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2021
Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust raises over £85 million following a successful IPO and additional round of fundraising.
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We're putting the spotlight on all the amazing stories of organisations that have used social impact investment to create impact. Whether you're an investor helping channel more impact-driven capital, a fund manager contributing to the growth of the sector or a frontline organisation improving people's lives - help celebrate the positive change we can make when we #InvestForImpact. Join the conversation on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Creating positive change together
By working together with our partners, we have been able to create funds, bring other investors alongside our capital, and have made more than £2.6 billion of investment capital available to social enterprises and charities. It’s the hard work and dedication of these enterprises that helps people to create positive change.
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Learn morePower 2
Power 2 supports people aged 11-18 who are struggling with wellbeing and school engagement.
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Learn moreThe Skill Mill
The Skill Mill provides employment opportunities for young people aged between 16-18.
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Learn moreP3 Charity
People, Potential, Possibilities. P3 Charity supports people facing social exclusion and homelessness.
