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The problems we are trying to solve

The problems

To understand our impact, we must be clear about the problem we're solving. 

We've broken it into six key parts, with targeted interventions that address each one.

How we create change

We understand that these are complex interconnected problems, and aim to create change by:

  1. 1

    Funding - by supporting charities and social enterprises to develop enterprise ideas and take on social investment if it’s right for them. 

  2. 2

    Sharing - By gathering, analysing and sharing data and insight on our and our partners’ work.

  3. 3

    Mobilising - Building communities and movements around enterprise development, blended finance and responsible investment 

For more information on how we see change happening, see our Our Theory of Change. 

Explore the impact report

  1. Chapter 1 Our impact at a glance
  2. Chapter 2 Driving change together
  3. Chapter 3 The problems we are trying to solve
  4. Chapter 4 Using all the tools in our toolbox
  5. Chapter 5 What we measure and why
  6. Chapter 6 Our impact on charities and social enterprises - Reach
  7. Chapter 7 Our impact on charities and social enterprises - Resilience
  8. Chapter 8 Our impact on our social investment partners
  9. Chapter 9 Our impact on the wider financial system
  10. Chapter 10 Spotlight on 2024
  11. Chapter 11 Spotlight on Dormant Assets
  12. Chapter 12 Where things haven’t gone to plan
  13. Chapter 13 Looking ahead