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Our Impact

Foreword

"Our purpose has always been to connect charities and social enterprises to the finance and support they need to thrive.

We do this not simply to fill a gap in the funding landscape, but because we believe in the vital role of community-based organisations — in building stronger local economies and supporting community-led solutions to deep-rooted social challenges.

As we look ahead to the next phase of our work, that purpose remains the same — even as the way we work evolves. 

We continue to focus our energy and resources on three core missions:

  • Enabling the flow of appropriate finance and support to community-based charities and social enterprises
  • Strengthening the resilience of the organisations that provide that finance
  • Nurturing a social investment market that truly works for all charities and social enterprises - so so they can sustain and scale their impact

At a time of continued economic pressure and rising social need, this work takes on renewed urgency. 

But we’re not doing it alone. This report reflects the strength of our partnerships — and we’re excited to keep building momentum with others who share our goals for a more inclusive and effective social investment market."

Seb Elsworth MBE CEO

 

Explore the Impact Report

Explore the Impact Report to see how our work, alongside our partners, leads to lasting impact and positive change

Chapter 1

Our impact at a glance

Chapter 2

Driving change together

Chapter 3

The problems we are trying to solve

Chapter 4

Using all the tools in our toolbox

Chapter 5

What we measure and why

Chapter 6

Reaching charities and social enterprises

Chapter 7

Resilient charities and social enterprises

Chapter 8

Our impact on our social investment partners

Chapter 9

Our impact on the wider financial system

Chapter 10

Spotlight on 2024

Chapter 11

Spotlight on Dormant Assets

Chapter 12

Where things haven’t gone to plan

Chapter 13

Looking ahead

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