At CAF, our mission is to accelerate progress towards a fair and sustainable future for all. The Venturesome Impact Fund is a clear expression of that mission in action. It shows how finance, when guided by purpose and integrity, can strengthen the resilience and inclusivity of social purpose organisations. 

Since 2002, CAF has been one of the UK’s pioneers in social investment. The model is simple but powerful. CAF's donors lend or grant capital to the fund, which then provides affordable, flexible finance to social purpose organisations that struggle to access traditional bank loans. As organisations repay their loans, those funds are recycled into new social investments, creating a continuous cycle of impact.

This approach reflects our belief that generosity and sustainability belong together. It brings together financial rigour with a deep understanding of the social sector, enabling CAF and our donors to support long-term organisational strength rather than short-term intervention.

To date, CAF has made nearly 800 social investments, lending or granting 71 million pounds to more than 590 social purpose organisations across the UK. Each investment reflects collaboration in practice, uniting CAF expertise, donor support, and the determination of the organisations driving social progress in their communities.