Community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee

Oaks Rise CIC

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A woman and three kids standing in a garden.

Founded in 2023 by mothers of autistic children, Oaks Rise CIC is a neurodivergent-led alternative education and learning centre based in East Sussex. It was born out of the founder’s children’s shared experience of school-based trauma and mental health challenges that had left them disengaged from mainstream education.

Year of Investment
2025
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Tai Heulwen CIC

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Working on the building for the children's home

Tai Heulwen CIC is a social enterprise committed to establishing and developing a community-focused residential care home for children and young people in Merthyr Tydfil. With a strong belief that every child deserves safety, education, and positive experiences, Tai Heulwen aims to provide a nurturing environment for vulnerable children within their own communities. 

Menter gymdeithasol yw Tai Heulwen CIC sydd wedi ymrwymo i sefydlu a datblygu cartref gofal preswyl sy’n canolbwyntio ar y gymuned i blant a phobl ifanc ym Merthyr Tudful. Gyda chred gref bod pob plentyn yn haeddu diogelwch, addysg a phrofiadau cadarnhaol, mae Tai Heulwen yn anelu at ddarparu amgylchedd meithringar i blant sy’n agored i niwed yn eu cymunedau eu hunain. 

Duration
10 Years
Cost of capital
7
Turnover
Pre-revenue
Investor Details
Social Investment Cymru
Amount invested
£80,000
Year of Investment
2025
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Make CIC

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Group of people

Make CIC is a purpose-driven social enterprise based in Liverpool that creates vibrant spaces and community hubs where artists, makers, and small business owners can work, collaborate, and grow. Founded in 2012 by Kirsten Little and Liam Kelly, Make CIC was built on the belief that creativity, collaboration, and access to equipment can help people turn their passions into sustainable livelihoods. With three locations across Liverpool (North Docks, Huyton, and Birkenhead), Make CIC offers studio space, creative workshops, wellbeing programmes, and public art commissions, all designed to bring people together and support local talent.

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£831,000
Investor Details
Livv Investment
Amount invested
£175,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Community Ventures Ltd

Community Ventures is focused on assisting and strengthening local communities in the East Middlesborough areas of Thorntree and North Ormesby, both of which are in the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. After setting up in 1989, their work is crucial to strengthening their community and run a number of activities including food provision, early years and youth programmes, affordable housing, employability and crisis support.

Year of Investment
2025

Granton Project CIC

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 A large indoor food hall with wooden picnic-style benches filled with people eating and socializing. A projection on the wall reads "THE PITT" in bold letters. The space has industrial ceilings and is lit with blue and purple uplighting. A stroller is parked near one of the tables, and a large Scottish flag hangs on the back wall.

Established in 2015, The Pitt was one of the first year-round street food markets in Scotland, but when the original site was closed for redevelopment in 2022, they took the opportunity to rebuild in a new location as a social enterprise.

Duration
Within 10 years (aim)
Cost of capital
Revenue-based
Turnover
Pre-revenue
Investor Details
Firstport
Amount invested
£350,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Quasi-equity

Foresight North East Lincolnshire

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Foresight building

Foresight is committed to meeting the needs and requirements of disabled individuals, their families, and carers in North and North East Lincolnshire. Their mission is to provide the way forward for the disabled community, empowering individuals to a new beginning, a brighter future, and a full and enjoyable life.

Duration
20 years
Cost of capital
2.25% above Base Rate
Turnover
£1.15m
Amount invested
£150,000
Year of Investment
2025
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

The Community Impact Initiative (Cii)

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5 men wearing Hi-vis vests outside a building smiling.

The Community Impact Initiative were established in 2016 as a not-for-profit social enterprise, delivering projects across South Wales. Their work supports people to improve their health and wellbeing, build their confidence, learn new skills, and make positive life improvements by engaging in meaningful community engagement projects, such as the regeneration of empty spaces.

Sefydlwyd y Community Impact Initiative yn 2016 fel menter gymdeithasol nid-er-elw a oedd yn cyflwyno prosiectau ledled De Cymru. Mae eu gwaith yn cefnogi pobl i wella eu hiechyd a’u lles, magu eu hyder, dysgu sgiliau newydd, a gwneud gwelliannau positif i’w bywydau drwy ymgysylltu â phrosiectau ystyrlon sy’n ymhél â’r gymuned, fel adfywio mannau gwag.

Duration
25 years
Cost of capital
6%
Turnover
£700k
Investor Details
Social Investment Cymru
Amount invested
£185k + £200k
Year of Investment
2023
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Ark Resettlement Services

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Ark Resettlement Services (ARKRS) is an award-winning charity specialising in supporting ex-offenders to reintegrate into the community, through the provision of housing and support.  

Duration
72 month
Cost of capital
7.9%
Turnover
£1,468,860
Investor Details
Social Investment Business
Amount invested
£350,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Home Kitchen

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 The image shows a cosy fine-dining restaurant

Home Kitchen is a not-for-profit restaurant and social impact programme. Developed with top chef Adam Simmonds, they’re serving the finest quality food while transforming the perception of homelessness and making a positive impact on the UK hospitality sector. Their mission is to help socially vulnerable people get out of poverty and into work. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
10%
Turnover
£0 (Pre Trading)
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£210,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

MiMe Heuristics CIC (The Wildings)

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Mime Heuristics CIC (The Wildings)

MiMe Heuristics CIC trading as The Wildings established a new, specialist independent school in Devon for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. 

Duration
6 Years
Cost of capital
7.5%
Turnover
£0 (pre-trading)
Investor Details
Resonance
Amount invested
£150,000
Year of Investment
2019
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan