Initial observations on blending debt and grant from the Growth Fund

John Kingston, Founding Chair – Reflects on why Access was created, the original mission, and staying true to it over 10 years.

Jenny Westwood, IntraQuest – How social investment enabled a small, community-based organisation to transform children’s lives.

Sarah Martin & Sheika Johnston, VOSCUR – Local leadership and flexible support enabling community enterprise growth in Bristol.

Bonnie Chiu, Co-founder of Pathway Fund and the Diversity Forum – Real equity requires tackling power, bias, and inclusion, not just technical fixes.