Big Society Capital exists to improve the lives of people in the UK through investment with a sustainable return.
We are the leading social impact-led investor, restless for change.
Working with expert partners, we seek to understand people’s needs first. Then, using our knowledge and capital, we collaborate and invest with fund managers who also want to create a better, sustainable future.
They, and the social enterprises and charities they invest in, create the impact. Our role is to bring the most relevant experts from our network to the table, generating ideas and connecting capital to where it’s most needed.
Our role
Our history
Our history stretches over two decades, successive governments and involves all major political parties. It shows the efforts made to help build an investment ecosystem that supports enterprises to improve people’s lives.
Work for us
People are at the heart of what we do and play a vital role in safeguarding our culture and mission. To effect change and ensure our reputation as a trusted partner and leader in social impact investing, we encourage diversity of thought and ideas, provide a healthy work environment that promotes respect and teamwork and give you the tools and resources to achieve your full potential.
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At Big Society Capital I am surrounded by people that are passionately dedicated to what they do. Every day they inspire me to be a better person.
Victoria Kane
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Having a unique opportunity to support social enterprises and charities is why I work here.
Melanie Mills
Senior Director, Social Sector Engagement
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Our people
We exist to make a difference - our people are core to this mission.
We empower our experienced teams to facilitate change, work with their networks and build momentum.
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Governance
Big Society Capital is an independent financial institution with a social mission authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
To ensure we remain true to our social mission there is a comprehensive governance structure in place.
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Shareholders
Big Society Capital is funded by English dormant bank accounts, and the four main UK high street banks: Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Natwest Group.
Our shareholders
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Annual Review 2020
In 2020, including our Covid-19 response, we made 16 investments (including four follow-on investments) totalling £115 million. This brings the total number of investments we have made since we were established in 2012 to 105. In that time we, and other investors alongside us, have made available over £2.2 billion to more than 1,500 social enterprises and charities all over the UK helping them to tackle some of the toughest social challenges and improve people’s lives.
Read more to find out our response to the pandemic and the impact it has had on our investment portfolio, along with other key developments in the year.
Annual Review 2020 Report and Financial Statements 2020
Responsible Business Principles
We have committed to the Responsible Business Principles, a set of core principles that we aim to live up to in everything we do.