£10-50k

Hemlington Lake Recreation Centre

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Hemlington Lake Recreation Centre

Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust is a registered charity (CIO) which was established in 2015 in response to local government spending cuts. Its principle aim is to save community centres, sports facilities and village halls from closure by stepping in to offer free advice and support to organisations who feared losing their buildings due to funding cuts.

 

Duration
7 years
Cost of capital
6.5%
Turnover
£126,000
Investor Details
Key Fund
Amount invested
£35,600
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Cafe van Gogh

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Image shows 3 people behind the desk at a cafe

Café van Gogh is a restaurant with a social and environmental mission in Brixton. Apart from serving delicious vegan and seasonally changing food, the restaurant also provides employment and training opportunities for people additional needs, like learning disabilities and mental health challenges.

Duration
3 years (extended to 5 due to the pandemic)
Cost of capital
7.5%
Turnover
£427K
Amount invested
£19,200 (unsecured)
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Omnis Circumvado CiC

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Louis encourages a young client – building core strength.(Taken as a still from video on their website)

Omnis Circumvado CIC is a specialist sports coaching company dedicated to providing inclusive and adapted physical activity opportunities to people of all ages with complex needs.

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
Repaid £25,075
Turnover
110.000
Amount invested
£20,530
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Cooperatives UK

Co-operatives UK runs the community shares Booster Fund. We provide equity investment into share offers and can support you to prepare a share offer with grant funding
Investors

Circus Strong

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Holly Hutchinson and her business partner - Circus Strong

Circus Strong is a community organisation dedicated to providing friendly, judgment free aerial circus and fitness classes. They especially welcome the LGBTQ+ community and individuals who suffer from depression, loneliness and anxiety.

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
Principal £27k interest £5,265
Turnover
NA (Start-up)
Investor Details
Key Fund
Amount invested
£35000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Prom Ally CIC

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Prom Ally CIC

Prom Ally offers the free loan of prom dresses and suits to school children, sixth form students and college students who otherwise couldn't afford one. All outfits are used and either purchased from charity shops or donated directly. Prom Ally has helped hundreds of girls since it began and has recently opened up to boys too offering suits in addition to the dresses.

Duration
10 years
Cost of capital
3%
Turnover
£2,361
Investor Details
Social Investment Cymru
Amount invested
£50,000
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan