£1-5m

Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest, the investment arm of Big Issue Group, supports social enterprises and charities to deliver social, economic and environmental impact across the UK.
Investors

Commonweal Housing

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Commonweal housing

Commonweal Housing used social investment to buy properties to support an innovative new project for formerly homeless people.

Duration
7 years
Cost of capital
4%
Turnover
£1.2 million
Amount invested
£1.4 million
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)
Secured loan

Homes for Good

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Homes for Good

Homes for Good used social investment to buy houses that it then rents to vulnerable people on lower incomes.

Duration
Not available
Cost of capital
Not available
Turnover
£300,000
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£5.85 million
Product type
Secured loan
Equity investment

Social Investment Business

We support charities and social enterprises to build stronger and fairer communities. We offer funding and flexible, adaptive support to the organisations that make up the social economy, providing them with the tools they need to make a positive difference to the communities they work within.
Investors
Advisors