Blog
Progress, partnership and what comes next
Seb Elsworth, CEO, reflects on Access’s role, progress and priorities following the Oversight Trust’s independent review.
News & Insights
News, blogs and publications
Publication
Enterprise Development Programme Evaluation
The Enterprise Development Programme (2019–2024) helped charities and social enterprises in six sectors build sustainable enterprise models, diversify income, and increase resilience. This evaluation looks at its overall delivery and impact.
News
Access strengthens governance with trustee and investment committee appointments
Access strengthens governance with trustee and investment committee appointments
Blog
How Access funding is reaching England’s rural communities
This blog examines how far Access funding is reaching rural communities.
Blog
Dormant Assets allocation now confirmed
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.
Blog
News from Access - Our new Impact Report and 10 Reflections on Change
Updates from the Access team on all things social investment, blended finance and enterprise grantmaking
News
Review of Access - Call for Evidence
The Oversight Trust has set up a panel to carry out the second independent review of Access.
News
10 Years of making social investment work better for charities and social enterprises
Our recent 10th anniversary celebration brought together a broad range of partners for an evening of reflection, connection, and recognition of the progress made.
Blog
10 Years of Impact
A blog looking back of the work of Access and our many partners.
Blog
We set out to fill a gap in the system - and help good people do good things
John Kingston, Founding Chair – Reflects on why Access was created, the original mission, and staying true to it over 10 years.
Blog
Social Investment has allowed us to heal more children's lives
Jenny Westwood, IntraQuest – How social investment enabled a small, community-based organisation to transform children’s lives.