What is social investment?
We finance social change. Through a mix of funding, investment and innovation, we back the organisations that make up the social economy – those tackling inequality, improving lives, and driving positive change every day. Our role is to provide the support, flexibility, and trusted partnership they need to thrive.
As one of the UK’s largest social investors, we’ve deployed over £0.8bn in loans and grants since 2002. We’ve supported more than 6,000 charities and social enterprises to build a fairer society, while using our expertise to research, innovate and advocate for the sector.
Funding, investment, and innovation for stronger communities and a fairer society.
Why we do it
Driving our work are three core priorities: unlocking energy resilience, transforming public services, and strengthening community assets like housing, community buildings and land.
Explore our latest data dashboards, policy reports, and research on what’s shaping the social economy today.