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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.

REGISTER! Communitybuilders will open in June for another round of investments. Register your interest now.

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Our investees

Meet our intrepid investees and learn more about the work they do to support our communities. Featuring Gamblingay Community Centre, Jamie's Farm and Cambridge House among others.

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Get the new book from our partners Investing for Good - The Good Analyst: Impact Measurement and Analysis in the Social-Purpose Universe

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Our Social Action Fund blog series features Chief Executive of The Challenge Network, Craig Morley, who tells us how money from the Social Action Fund is helping to build strong local communities.

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All Wales Credit Union Programme (AWCUSP)

The Guardian visits Dragonsavers in Wales supported by our All Wales Credit Union Programme and tells you why saving with a local credit union could be a better alternative. 

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Chris White MP on the Social Value Bill

Chris White MP blogs about the progress of the Social Value Bill which will make the concept of 'social value' more important in the placement and provision of public services.

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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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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.

Meet out Investees

Meet our inspired investees and learn more about how they work to support our communities.




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Almost half a million volunteers to benefit from the Social Action Fund

An estimated 450,000 volunteers will touch the lives of 4 million people in their communities as a result of funding from the Social Action [...]

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The Challenge Network helps people build strong local communities

The Challenge Network is a national charity that tackles low levels of trust in society by bringing people together from a diverse [...]

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