Independent Review of Big Society Capital
The Big Society Trust (BST) has published its first independent Quadrennial Review of Big Society Capital and its effectiveness.
The Review concludes Big Society Capital has made “substantial progress towards its challenging and ambitious objectives" through our investments over the last eight years but also sets out the broad areas where we agree we can do more and improve further.
Our response to COVID-19
We and our partners are responding at speed to help social enterprises and charities affected financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. Check out our social investor COVID-19 information hub for an update on our three priority areas.
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Sharing information
We have been gathering information and sharing a weekly blog to help support our partners, investees and fund managers.
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Adapting
We have now provided over 500 organisations across our portfolio with adjustments to give them additional cashflow flexibility.
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New funding
We are working with government and other lenders to create larger, flexible solutions matched to social sector need.
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Our focus areas
We work with partners to address a range of social issues. Here are some examples of what we're currently working on.
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Ending the poverty premium
The poverty premium is a solvable problem. It shouldn’t cost more to be poor.
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Addressing childhood obesity
We're working with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to develop new approaches to help prevent childhood obesity.
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Tackling inequality in Bristol
We've been working with local partners to take a joined-up approach to tackling social issues in Bristol.
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Our impact
We improve the lives of people in the UK through investment with a sustainable return. Since 2012, we've made more than 80 investments into fund managers and social banks, who in turn make money available to social enterprises and charities to create impact.
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Number of social enterprises and charities with investment from Big Society Capital
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Total amount of investment available to social enterprises and charities
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Total amount of signed capital from other investors alongside us
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Supporting left behind places
Small businesses create jobs and support local economies in left-behind places, but sometimes they need help to thrive and grow.
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Good Finance
Helping social enterprises and charities navigate the world of social impact investment.
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Helping charities scale through property ownership
Social and Sustainable Capital created a property fund that appeals to both charities and investors.
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For social enterprises and charities
Good FinanceSocial impact investment can sometimes be confusing and difficult to navigate. Find out whether repayable finance is right for your organisation and how to get started.
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For investors
Learn moreThere are many ways that different types of investors can have a significant impact, helping to improve the lives of people while also achieving a financial return.
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For fund managers
Learn moreAfter an investment is made, we support fund managers to measure and manage social impact and financial performance, and help them to develop strong, sustainable business models.