£50-100k

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Investors

Miss Macaroon

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Miss Macaroon

Miss Macaroon, founded by CEO Rosie Ginday MBE, sets aside its profits to fund the store's MacsMAD (Macaroons that Make a Difference) programme. Producing over 2.5 million tasty macaroons in 50 different flavours, Miss Macaroon has helped improve the lives of 82 people, all aged 18 - 35 years old, over the past decade.

 

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
12%
Turnover
Not available
Investor Details
BCRS Business Loans
Amount invested
£50,000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

InHouse Records

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Inhouse records

InHouse Records is the world's first fully functionally record label launched in prison. As a label for change, their mission is to see safer communities, fewer victims of crime and rehabilitation and employment for ex-offenders with a focus on dignity and aspiration. Since launching in September 2017, InHouse's work has engaged hard-to-reach populations both in prisons and through-the-gate, through music-based training programmes for prisoners and ex-offenders. With a focus on using music to improve core competencies and employability skills, its long-term goal is to help graduates lead empowered, fulfilling, and crime-free lives and, ultimately, to reduce re-offending.

 

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
6.8%
Turnover
Not available
Investor Details
Figurative
Amount invested
£97,00 (2019: £77,000 and 2021: £20,000)
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Readipop

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Readipop Studio

Established in 1998, Readipop is an innovative music and arts charity with a strong reputation for inspirational, engaging arts projects that make a positive difference in people's lives.

They provide access to music for vulnerable young people from hard-to-reach areas, including young offenders, the long-term unemployed, Special Educational Needs students, individuals from pupil referral units, and those who are not able to access conventional education. Their music leaders empower young people to learn and improve their music skills; helping them gain confidence in their chosen area and achieve their own goals while improving their emotional and social wellbeing. Readipop work closely with a whole host of other locally based community music programmes and projects to maximise reach and impact.

 

Duration
10 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£269,000
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£90,000
Product type
Secured loan

Rene House CIC

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Rene house team

Rene House is a small social enterprise based in Nottingham, they provide supported accommodation for homeless and vulnerable adults and families. They currently manage a portfolio of 7 properties comprising of 18 units. Rene House aims to create a sustainable stepping-stone service for individuals and families that need support to get back on their feet.

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
8%
Turnover
£87k
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£60k
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Energy Resilience

There are social investors who are actively investing for energy resilience of charities, social enterprises and community organisations. 

 

Social Impact Bonds

A Social Impact Bond (SIB) is a payment-by-results contract where social investors pay for your organisation to deliver a service – for example, helping homeless people to find a home – and the Government repays the investors with interest if the service is successful. 

SIB Provider Toolkit

Community shares

A withdrawable, non-transferrable equity investment into a cooperative or community benefit society. It is a form of equity because the investors get a share of the organisation.

Equity investment

An investment in exchange for shares in your organisation. For example, an investor pays £10,000 to own 10% of your organisation. Equity investors receive a share of any profits paid out by your organisation and get to have a say in how it is run, proportionate to the amount they invest.