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As the UK's largest social investor, we have made over 1100 investments in civil society organisations ranging from under £5,000 to almost £7 million. We invest in viable, non-bankable projects: facilitating their move into more enterprising ventures; strengthening them; investing in excellence; and bringing to scale the most innovative ideas.

The Social Action Fund second window is open and will close noon 3 February. The Social Action Fund is a new grant fund of over £20 million managed by us on behalf of the Office for Civil Society. 

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An interview with Amanda Jones discusses SHINE the unconference for social enterpreneurs taking place in Global Entrepreneurship Week and how it has changed across its four years of existence.

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CLOSED! Have you applied to be a pioneer investee of the new era of the Communitybuilders Fund? Applications closed at noon on 9 December 2011.

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Making Good in Social Impact Investment: Opportunities in an Emerging Asset Class by Dr. Rupert Evenett and Karl H. Richter launched on 6 October 2011 at a bustling breakfast event. Read the report.

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Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond highlights how some of our investees are demonstrating the transformative effect of their involvement in public services by delivering value beyond expectations while supporting their local communities.

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Image of a young boy and adult male with the text "SEIF in action"

Our SEIF in action campaign showcases what the SEIF is allowing organisations to achieve. Listen to the audio and check out the photos and read more about what SEIF is doing across England.

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Ladder to the Moon are doing innovative things with their Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) investment. Find out details of the full list of SEIF investments here.

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Our funds

We believe that social investment is crucial, our funds provide a wide range of investment including grants, loans and equity.

Business Support Services

Our Business Support Services helps our investees become grow stronger and better meet challenges to ensure their continued success.

Investee Resources

Access a range of useful tips and how-to guides that can help you do the little things better and more effectively.




Latest news

Half a million vulnerable young people to access new online support service thanks to £1m from Social Action Fund

Thousands of children and young people will soon be able to access an online advice service to deal with issues such as bullying, racism, [...]

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Latest blog post

Helping faith organisations embrace social enterprise

Sarah Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications talks to faith organisations about investing in their ideas and starting their own [...]

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