Finance for social enterprises
The Social Investment Business is the fastest growing social investor in the UK. We provide funding, support and long term strategic thinking to help third sector organisations – social enterprises, charities and community organisations – do more of what they do best.
We manage funds totalling £400 million. The funds provide different funding and support to different types of organisations.
Social Enterprise Investment Fund
The Social Enterprise Investment Fund provides loans, grants and professional support to social enterprises involved in the delivery of health and social care services.
Futurebuilders England Fund
Futurebuilders provides loan financing, often combined with grants and professional support, to social enterprises and other third sector organisations that need investment to help them bid for, win and deliver public service contracts. This fund is currently closed to new applicants.
Communitybuilders Fund
Communitybuilders provides loans, grants and business support to multi-purpose, inclusive, community-led organisations (sometimes known as Community Anchors).
Have you got a great idea?
We are looking for organisations with big plans. Maybe you want to go national, greatly increase your services or you've got a great new idea.