Access is now open to funding applications from social investors and intermediaries. This follows confirmation from the Government that £87.5 million will be allocated to Access for social investment.
Updates from the Access team on all things social investment, blended finance and enterprise grantmaking
The Oversight Trust has set up a panel to carry out the second independent review of Access.
Our recent 10th anniversary celebration brought together a broad range of partners for an evening of reflection, connection, and recognition of the progress made.
A blog looking back of the work of Access and our many partners.
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.
Matt Smith, Key Fund – How blended finance helped reach organisations often excluded from traditional funding.
Asher Craig, CEO of Pathway Fund reflects on the need shift power, build infrastructure and channel long-term investment into Black-led and other underrepresented community organisations.