Introducing the Good Finance Summer Sound series! We'll be spotlighting our fantastic podcasts on various challenges facing charities, social eneterprises and community organisations in 2023, to provide you with some inspiring social investment stories this summer.

Whether you're on the commute, after some working-from-home listening material or want some company on an afternoon walk in the sun - we've got you covered!

First up, here's three fantastic podcasts to share the stories of those that have used social investment to tackle housing-related challenges...

Rebecca White, Your Own Place - The Social Investment Experience

Listen to this podcast as Rebecca White, CEO of Your Own Place CIC, discusses her organisation's journey of taking on social investment from Sumerian Partners, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in now to learn how this patient equity investment deal allowed Your Own Place to expand activities and hire a new team member.

An inspiring conversation that explores the impact of social investment on sustainability and scaling operations. Listen now via your streaming service of choice! 

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Hear for a Peer Podcast - Lisa Hilder, Preston Road Women's Centre, and Theo Brown, Rene House CIC

Tailored for charities, social enterprises, and community businesses operating within the housing sector, this podcast offers a valuable resource to explore the potential of social investment as part of the wider financial toolkit. 

Prepare to be captivated by the experiences of Lisa Hilder, representing Preston Road Women's Centre, and Theo Brown, a remarkable figure from Rene House CIC. Both individuals are actively engaged in the housing and property domain, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the discussion.

If you're keen to better understand how social investment can strengthen your housing-based projects, this podcast is a must-listen!

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Celebrating Changemakers - Jonathan Tan, Greater Change

This episode is part of our Celebrating Changemakers podcast series, where we spotlight the inspiring individuals leading social enterprises, charities, and community initiatives that have utilised social investment to address the pressing challenges facing our society.

Join us as we kick off the series with our first episode featuring a conversation with Jonathan Tan, the CEO of Greater Change. Greater Change is a Community Interest Company dedicated to assisting individuals in breaking free from homelessness.

Read the case study to find out more about their experiences with Crowdfunding, and listen to the pdocast to hear more about the impact they deliver. 

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As we navigate the tough external environment this summer, it's more important than ever to provide information and education on how social investment can be used to help organisations tackle the social issue they are trying to address. We hope this whistle-stop tour of three podcasts operating within the housing sector has provided some inspiration! 

If you're wondering whether social investment is a viable option for your organisation, check out our Is It Right For Us tool, which will provide the answers you're looking for in less than five-minutes, along with some suggestions for next steps. 

Looking for more to add to your Summer listen list? Check out our other podcasts!

P.S. - Keep your eyes peeled across our social media channels, the next Summer Sounds blog will be going live next week!