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.
Since 2005 we have supported hundreds of organisations with £80+ million in funding. Our investments are tailored to fit the needs of our investees, who we work closely with throughout their journey to grow and deliver positive impact for individuals, in their local communities and wider society.
We offer a range of repayable finance options, from loans as small as £20,000 to larger investments of up to £3.5 million. Alongside this we offer investment-readiness grants, corporate mentoring, impact measurement and a dedicated account manager support to help your organisation make the most of the investment.
To find out more about the Big Issue Invest and our investment options, visit us on https://www.bigissue.com/invest/investments-funds-programmes/
Growth Impact Fund
Impact Loans England
London Housing Fund
Social Enterprise Investment Fund II
Mentis Tree CIC (MTCIC) is a social enterprise providing low-cost therapies across East Anglia. They took on investment from Big Issue Invest after outgrowing their service offices, to buy a place of their own.
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.
The Real Lettings Property Fund, run by Resonance in partnership with St Mungo’s Broadway is using social investment to buy properties to address homelessness in London.
Social Impact Bonds, supported by social investment from CAF Venturesome, Big Issue Invest and Resonance, enables us to work intensively and creatively with people so they can finally leave homelessness behind for good.
Moneyline offers access to affordable credit to consumers on low incomes. It used social investment to grow its social business.
Homes for Good used social investment to buy houses that it then rents to vulnerable people on lower incomes.
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) used social investment to expand its early years nurseries in London.