"We love working with Big Invest. Uniquely, they understand and are passionate about social business. They have great ideas for structuring deals. And they have money. What's not to like?"
Liam Black, Director, Fifteen
"We love working with Big Invest. Uniquely, they understand and are passionate about social business. They have great ideas for structuring deals. And they have money. What's not to like?"
Liam Black, Director, Fifteen
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Big Issue Invest believes that social enterprises and CDFIs need a financial partner that:
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Big Issue Invest, through its national remit, internal underwriting and technical expertise, partnerships and networks, is in a unique position to act as a catalyst, broker, financier and technical assistance partner. We provide loan finance to social enterprises, CDFIs and income generating activities of registered charities. Social enterprises are defined as "businesses with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profits for shareholders and owners." We also have a Contract Finance Fund together with TriplePoint, a leading VCT manager. This provides social enterprises bidding on public sector contracts low-cost finance and the financial strength to help win contracts. Applicants must have proven service delivery capability |
