The Third Sector Investment Fund was re-launched in July 2017 and is fully deployed.  The Fund invests between £250,000 and £3 million in charities and social enterprises across the UK.  The Fund can support organisations across all social sectors, focused on improving the economic and social well-being of individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged.

To be eligible for investment, your organisation must demonstrate the following:

  • Be a registered charity or social enterprise
  • Be based and have operations in the UK
  • Have a clear social mission with significant, measurable, direct outcomes
  • Have a focus on supporting disadvantaged/vulnerable people
  • Be led by a strong management with proven capability to deliver
  • Have a robust business plan and financial projections
  • A clear demonstration of how investment repayment will be made
  • Have good corporate governance